Attention Chiefs Radio Network Affiliates:
As we head into the first part of October, please be advised that you may experience interference with your satellite signal broadcasting the Chiefs Radio Network via WestwoodOne on the Wegner satellite platform.
This temporary interference is caused by Sun Outages. During the autumn equinox, the sun comes into direct alignment with both the communications satellite and earth-receiving antennas, impacting satellite transmissions.
What You Need to Know:
- Impact: Feeds across all satellites will experience some level of disruption.
- Geographical Variation: The exact degree of signal loss will vary from station to station depending on your specific location.
- IP Backup Feature: If connected to sufficient internet input, Wegener is equipped with IP backup that kicks in automatically after 30 seconds of insufficient satellite signal.
- Planning Tool: To help you anticipate and manage these outages, a Sun Outage calculator is available online at http://technology.WestwoodOne.com.
Note: We recommend checking the online calculator ahead of time and verifying your internet connection to minimize any potential disruption to your game-day broadcasts.