Copper Thieves Sever Transmission Line, Knocking 100,000-Watt Kentucky FM Station Off Air
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Nick Langan
Summary
A 100,000-watt FM radio station, WDGG(FM) in Ashland, Ky., was knocked off the air by a brazen daytime copper theft. Thieves severed the transmission line feeding the station's antenna tower, causing extensive damage. Mike Kirtner, 75-year-old president of Kindred Communications, recounts the incident and the community's rallying support for the station known as "The Dawg." The theft highlights ongoing issues with copper wire theft targeting broadcast infrastructure.
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It was a near-fatal incident for the radio station.
The community has rallied around 'The Dawg.'
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