WGDR to expand broadcast range;
Second tower planned for 2010

WGDR licensee Goddard College has been granted a construction permit by the Federal Communications Commission for the purpose of building another tower, antenna and transmitter high on a hill in Wolcott.

When the new tower goes on the air sometime in early 2011, our Legal ID will change to

WGDR PLAINFIELD
WGDH HARDWICK 

The new call letters will be activated when the new tower and transmitter are operational. Construction is expected to begin June 2010 at the new antenna site.

The new tower and transmitter facility will significantly expand WGDR's coverage area. Transmitting with an assigned power output of 1100 watts FM at 91.7 Mhz, WGDH will be heard in northern Washington County, and parts of Lamoille, Orleans, and Caledonia Counties. 

The new transmitter and antenna will be located on a hilltop near Wolcott village, with Hardwick designated as the town of license. When construction is complete, the new antenna and transmitter will simulcast WGDR's 91.1 Mhz broadcast via a telephone codec link.

Goddard announces new WGDR Mission Statement

Following a number of special Task Force and informational meetings, Godddard College has announced an updated Mission Statement for WGDR:

WGDR — Community Radio for Central Vermont at Goddard College — strives to inform, educate, entertain, involve, motivate, and connect its diverse communities through independent non-commercial radio programming.

As a hybrid college–community radio station, WGDR is committed to education and training in the art and science of community radio and to in-depth involvement in many forms by its geographic community and its communities of interest.

WGDR accomplishes its mission by:
Engaging robust support from the stations communities
Integrating WGDR programming and Goddard's low-residency academic programs
Experimenting with opportunities and technology to expand beyond Central Vermont


Additional WGDR Resources:
40 Year Narrative History
of WGDR, 1970-2010
by Station Staff past and present

WGDR Early Document Archive
Compiled by former station manager Stu Bautz, and displayed on the Friends of WGDR website. Thanks to both for this resource..

Bob's Weather Blog
Check it out. And hear Bob's
Daily local weather forecast live on WGDR 6:55am daily except Saturdays. Or call Weather Watch anytime 454-7707, updated daily.

Meetings and Events:
Looking ahead in 2010

Most meetings are at the station, unless otherwise posted. All meetings are open, visitors are welcome, and pizza is often provided.

- Policy Advisory Council first or second Wednesdays 6:30pm
- Community Advisory Board alternating second Thursdays 6:30pm

August 11
Policy Advisory Council

September 1
Policy Advisory Council

Sept 6 DMCA Reporting Period (2 weeks)

Sept 16
Community Advisory Board

Sept 23
All Programmers Meeting. 6:30pm Well

Oct 4 thru Oct 11 (Mon – Mon) Fall Pledge Drive

October 13
Policy Advisory Council

November 10
Policy Advisory Council

November 11
Community Adisory Board

November 27
Dylan Wannabe Contest and
Fundraiser (TBA)

December 6 DMCA Reporting Period (2 weeks)

December 8
Policy Advisory Council