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1956
In the
spring, CJ Stevens, then Director of Radio and TV at the
University of Kansas City, submits a budget request for
the establishment and operation of an educational FM broadcast
station. This request is turned down.
In the fall, Stevens and Sam Scott decide to raise money
outside the university and, with the approval of then President
McGrath, a modest fundraising campaign is undertaken and
a separate FM fund is established. A $700 gift, designated
for a radio station, is given to the university. Used equipment
is donated; necessary materials are purchased; a transmitter
is constructed.
Read
an article and view photos about the building of KCUR.
Part
1
Part
2
In the
words of the first engineer Billy Hunnacut....
"....but
I had never built a radio station so I thought it might
be a fun and good experience..."
From a very early
fundraising letter....
"I
am appealing to a rather large number of people in the Greater
Kansas City area who, I believe, are interested in the broadcast
of programs of fine music and intelligent discussion."
--Cj Stevens, Director of Radio and Television
Read
the entire letter
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