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Merger provides resources: Christian Radio to air soon?

Merger provides resources Christian Radio to air soon? By SUSAN GALLAGHER Times-News writer TWIN.FALLS - Christian Radio of Magic Valley could start broadcasting this year as the result of a merger announced Wednesday, according to the manager of the Twin Falls station. George Paul said Christian Radio has merged with Faith Communications, which operates stations in Nevada and Utah, pending approval by the Federal Communications Commission. Paul said Christian Radio will adhere to its original plan to function as a non-commercial station that will air programs compatible with Christian principles. Faith Communica'tions' stations, KANN in Ogden, Utah, and KILA in Las Vegas, are •Christian-oriented. There is "a definite probability" that Christian Radio will begin broadcasting this year, Paul said. As a result of the merger, money will be available to purchase the equipment necessary for broadcasting to start, vice president of Faith Communicahe said. The cost of the equipment has tions. been estimated at more than $100,000. Christian Radio plans to erect a Since its inception in 1978, Christian transmitter on Mount Harrison, south Radio has existed primarily on dona- of Burley, and serve an audience tions. Paul said the station hasn't stretching from Idaho Falls to Mounbeen able to afford essential equip- tain Home, and from Ketchum-Hailey ment. to the northern parts of Utah and The decision to merge with Faith Nevada. The station's studio will be in Communications has been endorsed Twin Falls. by a vote of Christian Radio's mem- Paul said Christian Radio recently bership, he said. adopted the call letters KCIR, which "We want the listener to realize this "Christ Is Risen." stand for is still a Persons who want to familiarize local Christian radio station and will need support themselves with Christian Radio's the of its listening, audience effective to in be spreading completely the anticipated programing can listen to sample tapes at the Christian gospel," Paul said. He said the station Bookstore in Twin Falls and at The will continue to rely on donations to ..Open Door Christian Bookstore in fund operating expenses and some equipment purchases. also can be made by contacting the Rupert. Arrangements to hear a tape merger Christian Radio office in Twin The with Faith ComFalls. munications is a change of ownership rather than a sale, since there was no Paul. said such programs. are profit involved, said Paul, who will available for churches and civic continue as Christian Radio's general groups wanting to know more about manager. He also has been named a Christian Radio.
Article from 08 Jul 1982The Times-News(Twin Falls, ID)
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