Comments from the petition: Page 8

We have been told that if we want to hear the classics to buy an HD radio for
$75.00. Well, in our area a dozen hd radios wouldn't help because we are
outside of the digital coverage area. The Dean of Journalism's department would
not even return my calls so that my voice could be heard. ...and this is a
democracy....

We enjoy the programing the way it is, divided among news, classical and other
types of music. We also thank it is outrageous that Dean Wright is wasting
taxpayer money on a $10,000/month consultant when we are in the midst of a
budget crisis. All that money could be used on programing and other educational
endeavors, instead of making changes your listeners do not want. Very few people
have a digital radio and the digital signal is limited in its reach. Keep the
programing and all our favorite local personalities we have grown to love over
the years!

Precious few listeners of Classic 89 favor your proposed change and yet it is
being pushed without our concerns being heard. I hope to find out some day what
is really driving your decision.

I am absolutely sick over this decision . . . anything that drops important
music and art programs in Gainesville. My friends and I are so disappointed . .
. and not everyone can afford to purchase a new radio costing over $100 (I've
yet to see one anywhere that costs "only" $75!!!

Please keep format mixed and the origin local on analogue radio. I will
significantly reduce my financial support of WUFT until classical music
programming returns to analogue broadcasting for at least 2 hrs per day between
9 am and 10 pm.

To force a not readily known & available format (HD) on the faithful
listeners & DONORS of WUFT-FM, & spending $200,000. to create this
monster is a breach of faith of the PUBLIC radio system. This could have been a
teachable over a period of several years for WUFT-FM to introduce HD (not just a
premium of $250. during pledge times)but working with local retailers to stock
the various HD options (add-on, standalone, & auto) to transition this. This
is a shame for something that calls itself an institution of learning!

I have been a lover of 89 Classical radio for decades. It has kept me company
and taught me to love many different types of music. Always it has encouraged me
to raise my musical listening skills. I have proudly given others the gift of my
favorite radio station. Being raised in the New York City area gave me access to
a wide range of culture and 89 Classical has always kept its promise to bring
the culture of NYC to me in the North Florida country side. I will mourn my and
everyone else's loss.

For a sophisticated university community the classical music format should
continue as is.

Please keep classical music on WRUF. This type of programming is vital to a
University community.

Dear Dean Wright, We have been supporters from the beginning. This move strikes
a blow at the cultural core of this region. We will discontinue our support and
continue to add to our private cd collection. Will the public tv be next?