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Station to install new transmitters; WJRQ/WLRH work to cause brief low‑power period

August 02, 2026 | Jefferson County Legislation, House, Alabama Legislative Sessions, Alabama


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Station to install new transmitters; WJRQ/WLRH work to cause brief low‑power period
Technical staff (S8) outlined several infrastructure projects: the WLRH main transmitter order now includes a "30 kilowatt main and 15 kilowatt backup," and the team expects to take the current transmitter off air and run on low power for a short window while crews install the new equipment. "It will come back, Tuesday afternoon," S8 said, urging staff to direct listeners to the online stream if they experience signal issues.

S8 also described preliminary plans and cost estimates for the Mount Cheaha transmitter building, noting the structure dates to the late 1950s/early 1960s and contains known asbestos; options under consideration include demolishing to the slab and rebuilding with prefabricated shelters or refurbishing the existing structure, and staff said legislative help may be needed to fund a major replacement.

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