89.7 FM THE HISPANIC RADIO STATION BLACKOUT

Valdosta.- WFAG 89.7 FM blackout after the severe damage caused by the later thunderstorm and flooding caused to its faculty and transmitter.

The community radio station was affected by lightning hitting its feeding line and transmitter, causing the station RF power degradation until it reached 0.

“it is very sad, but Friday the transmitter definitely died.” said Paula Greer, the general Manager of Valdosta Alliance Inc. According to Greer the current of the lightning during the thunderstorm provokes it to fail.

This community radio station is vital for the Hispanic Community as news source, educational and christian programming living in Valdosta and Lowndes County.

Supra 89.7 FM is powered by Valdosta Alliance Inc, a non-profit organization, 501(c)3, any donation is tax exempted. The transmitter cost is around $ 5,000.

A video online shows how hard the station was hit by the lightning storm and rain.

89.7 FM will be off the air, until the transmitter get replaced. Any person willing to help or donate a transmitter please visit our website https://www.supra897.com/support or call Valdosta Alliance Inc, (229) 474-1538.