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After a few years of attempting, and after a very generous donation, Schreiber High School will finally have a radio station at the beginning of next year. Here are some of the FAQ's about it.

Q. How strong will the feed be, and what station number will WDOT be?

A. The station will not be FCC regulated. Because of this, we are only legally permitted to broadcast 1/2 mile on 530 AM. HOWEVER -- we will broadcast over the internet, so the signal could go as far as Portugal if we wanted.

Q. How do I get a show on WDOT?

A. The plan is that everyone interested will eventually be part of a show. The duration of that show will depend upon how many people are interested.

Q. When will WDOT be broadcasting?

A. In its infancy, WDOT will broadcast select mornings before school, and select times during the day. Most of this depends on Mr. Klaff's schedule, and his ability to be in the station making sure that you aren't cursing on the air. Recorded shows will broadcast throughout the day once shows accumulate.

Q. Where will the station be located?

A. Across from the Student Commons.

Q. I understand we are starting off small, but what will happen down the road with WDOT?

A. Down the road, the expectations are high. In 2006, there will most likely be a course to take in Radio Broadcasting. By 2008, we hope to have a broadcasting schedule of 7:30 AM to 3 PM or 4 PM.

Q. Will I have to talk about social studies on WDOT?

A. Nope. The station will be free format. However, I would like to have a News Department, Public Affairs, and of course ... Sports! Viking sports, and professional sports together.

Q. I want to broadcast sports ... is that possible?

A. Sure is. We are ordering portable broadcasting equipment that can be taken down to a game, and used for broadcast on the air. Therefore -- if there's a big basketball road game, the equipment can be taken to the site, and the game can be listened to over the air ... LIVE!

Q. I'm not really good with technology. Do you think I can be able to figure out how to be a DJ?

A. Of course. It's not hard.

Q. I don't want to go on the air alone, do I have to?

A. At first, people will go on the air with others. When we start broadcasting more and more, it will create more individual time slots.

Q. Who won the World Series last year?

A. Not the Yankees ... again.