FM Transmitter Replacement — Stuttgart

AFN Europe — AFNE-Stuttgart
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Requirement Details
Category
Broadcast
Mission Impact
Critical
Description
Primary FM transmitter is end-of-life with no available spare parts. Manufacturer discontinued the model in 2021. Unit runs 24/7 and has experienced two on-air failures in the past six months.
Justification
Continued operation risks total loss of FM broadcast in the Stuttgart market, serving approximately 8,000 community members. No backup transmitter exists at this location.
Risk if Unfunded
Total loss of FM broadcast at Stuttgart. No redundancy. Recovery time from a catastrophic failure estimated at 4–6 weeks.
Funding & Decision
Funding Status
Unfunded
Funding Source
Approved Amount
Date Funded
Date Completed
Decision Notes
Priority & Readiness
Enterprise Priority
Local Priority
1
Readiness
Quote in Hand
Cost & Schedule
Estimated Cost
$42,000
Required By
2025-10-01
Execution Window
45 days
Point of Contact
Name
SSgt Rivera
Email
rivera.c@afne.afn.mil
Record Info
Created
2026-05-11
Last Updated
2026-05-11
Updated By
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