July 6-7, 2000

ITEM 108-1001-R0700   Placement of Transmitter in Libby, Montana, to Extend Public Radio Signal to Unserved Area of the State; The University of Montana-Missoula

 THAT: The Board of Regents of the Montana University System authorizes The University of Montana's Broadcast Media Center to place a transmitter in Libby, Montana, to extend its public radio signal to this unserved area of the State.

EXPLANATION: Libby residents raised more than $15,000 in support of the project. The University of Montana's Broadcast Media Center staff supplied the technical/engineering services to get the license application prepared. The application is pending approval by the FCC. Sufficient funding is in hand to complete the project.