Transmitter Status

January 2025

• Jan 16: KPFK goes off air due to backup generator failure caused by a water leak in the cooling system.
• Jan 17: Repairs begin. Nightfall prevents safe delivery of the new generator.
• Jan 18: Sunrise delivery and installation attempt by Chief Engineer Stuart Landau and team.
• Jan 20: Power company shuts off service at Mt. Wilson; station remains offline until backup generator is operational.

February 2025

• Temporary power restored using generator at Mt. Wilson.
• Engineering team continues troubleshooting power and equipment damage.

March 2025

• New combiner motor installed and tested.
• Both transmitters brought back online.
• Full 75,000-watt broadcast reach restored.

April–July 2025

• Ongoing system testing and equipment fine-tuning.
• Additional parts ordered for longer-term repairs and upgrades.
• Signal stability monitored closely while operating at full capacity.

August 2025

• Additional maintenance and inspections scheduled at Mt. Wilson.
• Photo documentation and signal test results to be shared once available.
• Planning for long-term signal stability and power redundancy continues.