About KNN

What We Do

How We Operate

History of KNN

Contact List

FAQ

Engineering Data

Programming at a Glance

KNN Ag-Net Programming

Other KNN Programs

KNN Sports

Feed at Story to KNN

WHAT WE DO

News

Kentucky�s Exclusive Radio News & Information Network, with bureaus in the state capital, Lexington, Louisville, and news from around the Commonwealth staffed by a veteran team of journalists providing constantly updated News, Sports, and Traffic to the nearly one million listeners over 90 radio stations.

Distribution

Kentucky�s Exclusive All-Digital Radio Network, a technology leader in the satellite distribution of the region's top Sports Teams, including the UK, UofL, WKU, Lexington Legends, and more. We also distribute the High School Sweet 16� program each March.

Promotions

Kentucky�s Exclusive radio marketing company. Utilizing the informational resources of our other divisions and the contacts with radio stations statewide, we create customized turnkey promotions, contests, and full marketing programs for clients interested in using Radio to reach Kentuckians.

Special Programming

Kentucky�s Exclusive network for the creation of saleable radio programming content. Programs such as "Joe B & Denny show�, "High School Scoreboard Show", and many others give our station more product to sell and clients even more options to reach Kentuckians with radio.

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HOW WE OPERATE

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Kentucky News Network operates on a standard barter and affiliate fee basis. Our affiliates agree to broadcast a specified number of Network commercials and pay a small monthly fee for equipment costs in return for KNN's services. KNN will provide a receiver necessary to obtain our digital satellite signal as part of the affiliate fee arrangement, as well as technical assistance to install and maintain the equipment. A Network Programming Affiliate Agreement is jointly signed by both the station and the network outlining the responsibilities of each.

KNN provides our affiliates with a weekly commercial schedule. Weekly affidavits from our affiliates are required to confirm their compliance with these schedules. Stations can cover their inventory requirement by broadcasting commercials that are a part of our news programs. Affiliates utilizing optional programming or other KNN produced programs must agree to air those scheduled spots during those programs or during their regular broadcast day. The weekly KNN commercial feed is fed daily via KNN�s satellite channel #1 at 9:07am and 3:07pm Mon � Thursday and Friday at 3:07pm for the following week. Spots are also available on the internet via KNN�s FTP site. KNN will strive at all times to assist our affiliated stations with their operational needs pertaining to the network's daily programming.

WHAT YOU GET

�      Local & Statewide News, Sports, and Traffic Coverage
�      Experienced, large staff working for you
�      Convenience� your Newsroom down the hall
�      Resources and Contacts
�      Money Making Promotions
�     Money Making Special Programming

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HISTORY OF THE KENTUCKY NEWS NETWORK

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With only 20 affiliates, the Kentucky News Network went on the air on April 3, 1978. Stan Cook delivered the first newscast. The network was owned by investors from financial institutions. They also started the Tennessee Radio Network in 1975. The group changed its name to American Network Group in 1986.

The first advertiser on Kentucky Network was the Federal Land Bank, with Red Man Chewing Tobacco joining soon after. The network went for many weeks with only PSA's on the air with no advertisers. Network programming was originally fed by phone lines to the affiliates. The conversion to satellite transmission was made in the fall of 1985.

The first sporting event broadcast by the network was the Kentucky-Indiana High School All-Star Basketball game in Louisville in 1978. Tom Stevens did the play-by-play with University of Louisville Coach Denny Crum doing the color. The first high school state basketball tournament was broadcast in 1979. In 1983, the Kentucky Network won the broadcast rights to University of Kentucky Sports.

The Kentucky Network was purchased by Clear Channel Communications in February 1992. With the financial backing of Clear Channel, the network was able to improve the network in many ways including a new digital satellite system, new digital studio and automation and state of the art studio facilities. With the confusion of the name Kentucky Network and Kentucky Educational TV (KET), Kentucky Network changed its on-air name and identification to
Kentucky News Network (KNN) in late 1993.

Today KNN serves more than 90 affiliates throughout Kentucky providing 13 newscasts a day along with four sportscasts, agribusiness news, traffic and actualities. KNN is housed in the Clear Channel Louisville headquarters.

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KENTUCKY NEWS NETWORK

CONTACT LIST

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At KNN, we are here to serve you. Your success is our success. Most of your questions and concerns can be handled through our Operations Department. This is the best place to start. Our offices are normally open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (ET) weekdays. Feel free to call or contact staff members at KNN anytime using the information on this page.

TOLL FREE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

Operations / Affiliate Relations - (888) 566-7764
KNN News Room - (888) 566-0001

FAX NUMBER:

KNN Fax - (502) 479-2231

KNN PERSONNEL

Operations/Affiliate Relations Director � Nathan Butler

Phone: (888) 566-7764 or (502) 479-2248
Email: nathanbutler@clearchannel.com

� News Director � Ted Werbin

Phone: (502) 479-2201
Email: tedwerbin@clearchannel.com

� Assistant News Director � Paul T. Miles

Phone: (502) 479-2204
Email: paultmiles@clearchannel.com

� Traffic Manager � Karen McDonald

Phone: (502) 479-2092
Email: karenmcdonald@clearchannel.com

� Sports Director - Doug Ormay

Phone: (502) 479-2253
Email: dougormay@clearchannel.com

General Sales Manager � Sandy Kuerzi

Phone: (502) 479-2063
Email: sandykuerzi@clearchannel.com

KNN Sales � Lola Stone

Phone: (502) 479-2242
Email: lolastone@clearchannel.com

Engineering � Mark S. Williams

Phone: (888) 566-TECH
Email: msw@clearchannel.com

Street Address and Mailing Address:
Kentucky News Network
4000 #1 Radio Drive
Louisville, KY 40218-4574

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EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT
THE KENTUCKY NEWS NETWORK.

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Here are some of the questions we are asked most often by KNN affiliates.

Q. What is my station's commercial commitment to KNN?

A. KNN is able to provide our programming services by selling network advertising to statewide and national sponsors. As a KNN affiliate, you agree to air network spots on your local station as compensation for using our services. The network spot commitment for KNN affiliates is a maximum of 125 minutes per week or approximately 21 per weekday, 14 on Saturday and 6 on
Sunday.

Q. If we do not air a particular KNN program that contains a network spot, do we still have to clear the commercials (s)?

A. Yes. A KNN spot that is not cleared within a KNN program must be aired in the same daypart in which it was originally scheduled. Day parts are defined as 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Consult your affiliation contract for more details.

Q. Are we required to make-good KNN spots that are pre-empted by our local programs, such as sports or other special events?

A. Yes. All KNN spots that are missed must be made good and noted on your KNN affidavit of performance reports.

Q. If we miss a network spot within a KNN program, how can we receive a copy of the spot to air?

A. Two ways. All new network spots are fed each weekday at at 3:07 p.m. and 9:07 a.m. (ET) during KNN closed-circuit broadcasts. We also have the spots posted on a FTP site for easy download from the internet. A KNN Active Cart List list of all active spots is provided with the log each week. It will indicate which spots are new for the week. If you need a copy of any network spot, we will re-feed, email, or post the spot for you. Simply contact KNN Operations Director, Nathan Butler at (888) 566-7764 or nathanbutler@clearchannel.com
Q. Why are we required to fill out and submit affidavits of performance?
A Returning completed affidavits of network programs and spots cleared to KNN on a timely basis is part of your affiliation contract. Just as you must do with local advertisers, KNN must have documentation to prove that network spots were aired on each station for verification for network advertisers.
Q. Are we required to carry optional programs fed on KNN?
A. No. If you a KNN or KY Ag Net affiliate, you are only required to carry those respective networks� basic program schedule. However, KNN offers these optional programs to affiliates as a bonus to add more variety to your programming and for additional opportunities for local spot sales. KNN affiliates have first right of refusal to optional programs. This means that if the KNN affiliate opts not to air any optional program offered by the network, KNN reserves the right to offer this program to another station within your market.
Q. Can we carry KNN programs on our other co-owned stations in our same market?
A. Yes, but with permission. KNN programs and spots are to be aired on the radio station that is designated as the primary KNN affiliate. However, KNN wants you to get the best use of the many programs the network offers and we will allow you to use your network service under certain circumstances on multiple stations under the same ownership in the same market. Consult with KNN Affiliations Director for more details.
Q. What if we experience problems in receiving the KNN transmission ?
A. Even with KNN's state-of-the-art digital transmission, problems can happen. If there is a problem at our up-link facility, we will notify you as soon as possible by email, fax, and telephone. If you experience a problem at your station, KNN's engineering department is here to help with advice and equipment repair and replacement, if necessary. We suggest you first consult the engineering checklist in this manual.
Have any more questions? It's our job to find the answers. Please call us.
Operations/Affiliate Relations Director � Nathan Butler
Phone: (888) 566-7764 or (502) 479-2248
Email: nathanbutler@clearchannel.com
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ENGINEERING DATA

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Satellite Information and Specifications

Satellite: SES-Americom AMC-8, T21 Vertical, Chs. 1-main channel &

2-secondary channel)

Antenna: 3 meter (10 ft.), 2 degree compliant with California

Amp PLL (45 degree) LNB

Polarization: Vertical
Look Angle: AMC-8 from Louisville, KY (will vary at other locations)

Azimuth: 245.54 degrees
Elevation: 19.64 degrees
Polarity: 45.57 degrees
To determine your look angle at your site, use this link:
http://www.ses-americom.com/americom/siteSections/tools/lookangle/index.php

Power (Downlink): 16dBW
Receiver: International Datacasting (IDC SR260 QFR FlexRoute) Digital Satellite Receiver (Supplied by Kentucky News Network)

Satellite Receiver Terminal Inspection and checklist

Ensure all foliage and obstructions are eliminated from signal path.

(Chain-link fence masking part of antenna may cause some signal attenuation.)

Inspect all antenna and mounting hardware.
Check transmission line (F) connectors to ensure optimum watertight electrical connections. Use only RG6 cable.
Check AC line voltage to insure operation within receiver specifications.
Receivers should operate in a cool, dust-free environment. Check fan and air flow through power supply section at receiver, where applicable.
Optimize antenna operations by checking azimuth, elevation and polarization adjustments.

Receiver Troubleshooting

If your receiver seems to be having problems, before calling KNN, unplug your receiver and plug it back up after 10 seconds. This reboots the software and can clear up some problems.

For additional information or assistance with specific problems, please call KNN Engineering at (888) 566-TECH or Operations at (888) 566-7764.
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KNN PROGRAMMING AT GLANCE

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Required/Inventoried Programs

KNN News: The latest news stories affecting listeners across the state of Kentucky.
KNN News Capsule: An alternative to airing traditional 4:00 KNN News; this one minute capsule includes the same spots airing in KNN News that hour.
KNN Sports: Focusing on Kentucky sports, KNN sports also covers regional and national happenings (Length: 3:00 or 4:00 depending on time)

Kentucky Ag Update: The report translates agricultural news into an easy to understand format for the general public. (Length: 3:00)
Accent on Agriculture: An early morning overview of agriculture related information, trends and how they affect our state. (Length: 3:00)
KY Hearth and Home: Cindi Sullivan covers a broad range of topics relating to Kentuckians� quality of life, such as gardening, home, health and family issues. (Length: 3:00)

Inside Motorsports: This fast-paced two and half minute program is hosted by NASCAR veteran reporter Pat Patterson, and airs five days a week. (Length: 2:30)

KNN Optional Programming

Clear Channel Worldwide News: This one minute break runs down the top national and international news events and airs as part of the KNN News on the half hour. No additional commercial content.
Kentucky Focus: Host Michal Clark takes a 20 minute look at the issues facing Kentucky through interviews of those in various positions of Kentucky Government and policy development.
Bluegrass Notes: Caleb Brown hosts this 5 minute program also looking at Kentucky issues ranging from state parks to public and private schools. Airs 12:15pm Saturdays.

Sports

Friday Night Highschool Scoreboard: Airs 10P-12A Friday nights throughout high school football season from various locations around the state. Stations carrying Friday night football may join in progress.
Saturday High School Scoreboard: For over 15 years, High School Scoreboard has recapped the football and basketball scores of Kentucky's best.
UK Today w/Tom Leach: Nobody knows UK Sports better than Tom Leach! This popular program airs at 4:10P, Monday-Friday, with repeats at 4:35 and 5:40P.
KNN Outdoors w/Tom Clay: A weekly look at what�s going on around the state for anglers and hunters alike. Tom fills every program with valuable information and helpful tips to make outdoorsman in KY more successful. This is available via internet or weekly KNN sat feeds.

� Big Blue Sports Talk: KNN�s new UK Post game show hosted by the best UK sports commentators on the radio. Increase your UK sales packages with new inventory. The one hour call in show will air after every basketball and football game in the season.

Joe B. & Denny Show: Who would your listeners rather hear talk Sports than our own Joe B. Hall and Denny Crum? Whether it�s Football and Basketball, Fishing, Golf or NASCAR, Joe B and Denny tackle it all!
Kentucky Derby Coverage: Each year KNN�s team of reporters headed by Doug Ormay heads to Churchill Downs to cover the events and races surrounding most exciting two minutes in sports.

Public Affairs

Kentucky Focus: A weekend Public Affairs program. This FCC friendly 30:00 program focuses on the new and newsmakers around the Commonwealth. See one sheet on program further on in manual.
Election Night Coverage: KNN affiliates have become accustomed to the network's outstanding election night coverage. KNN News takes pride in its work to bring affiliates and listeners not only election night numbers, but also interviews with the winners and losers, concession addresses and victory speeches. Details about each election night are faxed to affiliates in advance notifying them of the times of the coverage as well as local commercial availability.
State of the Commonwealth Address: This is a speech delivered by the governor each January. The address to the General Assembly is fed to affiliate stations without commercial interruption. Details are faxed to stations in advance of the speech.
Governor�s Inaugural Address: Every four years Kentucky voters elect a new governor and KNN News is there to bring the new ideas and plans to affiliates without commercial interruption. Details are faxed to stations in advance of the speech.

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KENTUCKY AG NET PROGRAMMING

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All Times Eastern

Today on the Farm ( Formerly Kentucky Crops and Livestock)

3:00 Version: 5:30am, 5:55am, 7:20am, & 12:51pm, 1:51pm

5:00 Version: 11:15am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm

Now hosted by Kentucky�s voice of agriculture, Jack Crowner opens the day with the latest on what issues are affecting today�s Farmers. This program will now be re-fed during midday hours along with a 5 minute version. Airing either the 3:00 or 5:00 version will clear the network avail.

3:00 Format: :30 prog, :60 Net spot, 1:30 prog
5:00 Format: :30 prog, :60 Net spot, 2:00 prog, :60 Local spot, :30 prog

Morning Field & Farm Report 6:15, 7:35, & 8:45am

Veteran farm reporter Stewart Doan reports on the livestock and grain markets, top state and national farm news stories and agricultural weather. Report features soil moisture, growing conditions, sunshine amounts, temperature, and forecasts.