WELCOME!

Thank you for volunteering at KRUU!

As a volunteer at KRUU, there are certain things you can expect:

• A generally positive environment where open and respectful communication is fostered.
• A solid introduction to and training in LPFM radio broadcasting, after which you will be comfortable on your own at the helm of the station.
• Clear and accessible guidelines to follow just in case you find yourself in over your head.
• Opportunities to learn more about your community, your neighbors, and yourself in a host of different and valuable alliances.
• A spirit of cooperation…

As a community radio station, we are not only providing a service to the Fairfield community, but we are striving to cultivate a community within the radio station itself. This requires all of us to offer an inclusive attitude that sees the station as a whole, not just a series of radio shows.

To this end, it is important to remember that EVERYTHING here happens out of personal initiative and community motivation, not because someone else will take care of it. Whether “it” is reporting a technical problem through the proper channels, updating the website, manning a KRUU booth at a local event, or cleaning the bathroom, all of it is up to us.

Given this nature of the station, there are many hats to wear – often at the same time. When hosting a show at KRUU, any one of us may be the only person on the premises. This means that we must be prepared to answer the phone and the door, relay messages, refill the paper in the fax machine, secure the building from fire or other danger, follow FCC regulations while operating the station, troubleshoot audio equipment, know who to call for help, all while engineering a live radio broadcast.

Plenty of training will be provided for all of these duties and more – in fact, no one will receive permission to broadcast until both Programmer and trainer are confident in these abilities. Nonetheless, please do not lose sight of the privilege and responsibility of your role as a KRUU Programmer.

Your comments and suggestions for changes and additions are welcome. 

James Moore
Station Manager

(The complete handbook is attached below)