Vista Radio’s 1240 Coast AM is back to full capacity on the airwaves with a new transmitter in place.
Lightning struck the transmitter at the station’s primary broadcast site a few months ago, leaving it able to stream only online, through mobile apps and smart speaker platforms.
Vista Radio national music director and programmer Kent Schumaker said the Port Alice transmitter also helped maintain service in several parts of the broadcast area.
“Getting a new transmitter was an exercise in patience because you can’t get parts, so over the last couple of months we truly appreciate everyone reaching out to us and giving us the support to get that transmitter back.”
Schumaker added local radio matters because the community matters and we’re proud to continue serving the Triport area with news, voices and programming the community relies on each day.
“Replacing specialized equipment takes time, but we knew we needed to take that time and financial resources to invest in a full replacement and ensure long term reliability for you,” said Vista Radio director of creative services and communications Darren Scott.
Thank you for continuing to listen and enjoy Coast AM.
