Kccu Information

In 1999 KCCU again made many changes to the station's technical operation. KCCU had to replace the entire Audio-Vault automation systems with a new Y2K system. The system includes new computers for Altus and Ardmore. These computers allow KCCU to have separate underwriting and public service announcements in Lawton, Altus and Ardmore. Each community now has a public radio station that provides programming unique to that community. KCCU made a major technological jump in 1999 when the station uplinked its programming via satellite. KCCU was faced with the need to find a new method to deliver our signal when the Oklahoma Regents decided to decommission a 25 year-old microwave system KCCU had been utilizing to deliver the signal to Altus and Ardmore. The least expensive and most effective method to do this turned out to be a satellite channel. KCCU now utilizes the satellite system to deliver the signal to Altus, Ardmore, Wichita Falls and Western Oklahoma. KCCU has continued to receive strong financial support from listeners, foundations and businesses. Individual donations have increased from $36,344 in 1992-1993 to $85,651 in 2002. The foundation support for KCCU has grown from around $11,000 a year in 1992-1993 to $23,800 per year in 2002. The business support for KCCU has increased from $27,155 in 1992-1993 to $65,000 in 2002. The financial support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has grown from $12,500 in 1989 to $151,000 in 2002.