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The History of Portland's Only 24-Hour Classical Radio Station (PDF) 1983-2013 adio stat sical r ion clas hr 4- 2 ly n o ’s d n la t r o P f o y r o t s i h 1983-2013 e h T All Classical Portland The First 30 Years OvertureIn the fall of 1983, a young woman in Southeast Portland turned on the radio and experienced the power of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony for the first time. A life- altering experience, made possible because on August 1 of that year, KBPS began broadcasting classical music on 89.9 FM. This was just the latest evolution of an educational service with roots dating back 60 years. KBPS AM 1450 has a rich, nine-decade history. Since March 1923, countless experienced Benson Polytechnic High School instructors have educated and prepared young Portlanders for broadcasting careers. This classical FM station grew from the firm foundation established by those who dedicated themselves to KBPS. KBPS 89.9 FM eventually became All Classical Portland with new call letters: KQAC, with QAC standing for quality all classical. The station is “ After silence, that which still broadcasting at 89.9 FM in the Portland-Vancouver area and serving comes nearest to expressing listeners across the globe on the Internet. Thirty years ago, however, the the inexpressible is music.” station broadcast from a make-shift space on the second floor of Benson Aldous Huxley High. Over the years, the station that began as an offshoot of KBPS AM has become a self-sufficient, listener-supported, world-class radio service. All Classical Portland owes its existence to those who believed in the importance of an FM classical music service. As All Classical celebrates the 30th anniversary of the station’s inaugural broadcast, this story will focus on what, and who, made the station possible, and glimpse into the future to see what might be in store for the next 30 years. Dedicated to 1923 1930 1947 Dr. Patricia L. Swenson Students purchase [March 18] 1450 AM Patricia L. Green October 3, 1916 — January 4, 2010 AM station from call letters changed [Swenson] becomes pioneer Portland to KBPS, operating General Manager of radio owner Willard P. under Portland Public KBPS AM. Dr. Patricia Swenson and Richard Gilkey Hawley Jr. for $1800. Schools. All Classical Portland The First 30 Years IntradaHow does a world-class radio station begin? PocoBeginning in 1947, a Dr. Patricia Poco Swenson proudly took the helm “ When we hadn’t heard back It’s 1970. Imagine you’re walking down the halls of a high school. You hear the sounds of KBPS 1450 AM as General Manager. Swenson is described by about our construction permit, of teenagers bustling from classroom to classroom. But there’s something very special many who knew her as courageous, formidable, and a force to be Dr. Swenson marched into the about this particular high school; it’s Benson Polytechnic High School in Northeast reckoned with. Over the decades, she worked tirelessly to serve FCC office in Washington, D.C. to Portland. appreciative students and the Portland community. see where their papers were in the At the end of one hallway on the second floor is an AM radio By the 1970s Dr. Swenson had developed a strong network in process.” transmitter, putting out a mere 200 watts of broadcast power, just Portland, which included the school district, commercial broadcasters Darryl Conser enough to get a signal as far as Sellwood. At the opposite end of the and governments at the local, state, and national levels. There was building is a converted classroom serving as a broadcast booth. It’s a strong public support for the station, but there was also concern about terrible, noisy spot, right next to the auditorium. But this is where the the effectiveness of the AM station and its student program. There opportunities are and, if you’re going to learn how to make radio, this is was even talk of shutting the station down. where you go. Programming at that time included educational, public affairs and “ I have fond memories of the early Transmitter racks and equipment line the walls of the classroom. arts events, along with some orchestral and chamber music. Business years at the station. I remember Wires dangle from the ceiling. A table is set up with an audio mixing and cultural leaders were asking for more classical music on the higher producing an interview with a console. It’s here that staff records station IDs. It’s also here that an quality FM band. The station Advisory Council members, sensitive to local group called The St. Elvis energetic 17-year old student named John Pitman would one day these requests, started a discussion about the possibility of adding Trio. The members had a quirky spend his summers, learning the ins and outs of creating radio. an FM station. They believed that the additional service to classical John Pitman sense of humor. When I asked The door to the station is right next to the school auditorium musical enthusiasts could ensure future growth. them where the group name entrance. Whenever a school assembly is scheduled, the station is The idea of a classical music service wasn’t new. There were other “ At this point the AM facilities came from, they said, ‘all the rearranged to accommodate the desks for the makeshift classroom stations vying for the classical music audience with varying degrees were much nicer than the FM, but stuffy names were taken.’” in the auditorium hallway. It may not be the most attractive, efficient of success. Sometimes a difficult challenge can inspire people to rise it was still exciting to be a part Tania Thompson or convenient arrangement, but it’s cozy and it works. to the occasion; strong resolve and leadership were the result of of this new venture. I was just From these inauspicious beginnings, a world-class radio station this particular challenge. Dr. Swenson knew how to build something starting out in classical radio, but would eventually develop. It would take years and require the from nothing and she never shied away from tasks others would find within just a month of working on strenuous efforts of many dedicated, talented people. Eventually, KBPS FM, I knew that this was on August 1, 1983, this little booth at the end of the hallway on the top what I wanted to do in life. Radio floor of a trade school would give birth to a classical radio station that and my favorite kind of music. 1981 1983 1988 would someday serve not just Portland, but the world. Reed College’s KRRC 89.3 FM [August 1] 89.9 FM [Feb] KBPS FM What could be better?” agrees to shift positions on the signs on the air and expands to 24-hour John Pitman dial, allowing KBPS to assume begins classical broadcast day. the 89.9 FM frequency. music broadcasting. All Classical Portland The First 30 Years daunting. Her persistence led the initial charge, and her tenacity made it possible. The Advisory Council members quickly began working with station staff to get a federal permit to build a new radio station. First they had to identify and secure an FM frequency. Two important things occurred in 1981: Reed College’s KRRC agreed to Adding the FM station to the already cramped quarters at Benson High made it change their frequency, allowing KBPS to have 89.9 FM. And the FCC issued a two-year Alla Marcia apparent that a move to a more suitable space was needed. The pursuit became construction permit to build the new studios and an FM broadcasting antenna on Dr. Swenson’s driving purpose. Again, she rallied the troops into action. a tower in Portland’s West Hills. Sharing close quarters and working toward a common goal generated a camaraderie that united the group to face and overcome each new challenge. Accounts from the earliest days of the FM station indicate that everyone involved took a great deal of pride in their efforts to grow the service. Irene Nishimoto became a new face at the station in 1989, CrescendoProgram Director Darryl Conser began working with Dr. Swenson at KBPS AM in serving as assistant to Dr. Swenson. Her involvement was crucial for “ At the time the station was 1968, ultimately becoming essential to both stations throughout his career. Many will maintaining consistency during what would be a turbulent time for the understaffed, so Irene took care of tell you Conser was responsible for a good part of station operations, always giving FM station. office management, development, himself entirely to each and every task. No matter what challenges the new FM station Just six months after Irene joined the team, a spirited young woman membership, administration, faced, Conser was always first on the scene to address it. with a playful sense of humor also started her career at KBPS FM. grants, budgeting, bookkeeping, When it got down to building the new FM studio, engineer Tom To this day, Mary Evjen continues to serve the station as the Director volunteer coordinating. She did Cauthers and Conser purchased the console and completed all the of Communications and Volunteers, cultivating and maintaining everything.” necessary wiring. They discovered that the AM signal was bleeding relationships with hundreds of station devotees. Mary Evjen into the FM broadcast. The team was quick to install copper screening Benson High School was slated to undergo major improvements to prevent further sound leakage. in the early 1990s. The KBPS Advisory Council was made up of “ But I drew the line at engineering.” There was a great deal of excitement surrounding the new FM enthusiastic citizens and community leaders within the broadcast Irene Nishimoto broadcast.
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