Michigan Radio Network

"Michigan....we've got you covered"


The Michigan Radio Network

325 South Walnut
Lansing, MI  48933
Telephone: 517-484-4888 Fax: 517-484-1389
Newsroom Fax:  517-484-1876
MFRN Fax:  517-484-5015

Copyright 2005 - Saga Radio Networks, LLC - dba Michigan Radio Network - All rights reserved

Technical Specifications at a Glance

Click here – FAQ – to get answers to specific frequently asked technical questions.

Otherwise, here are the general technical specifications:

Galaxy XVI, Digital Frequency 60.2, Transponder 3
Galaxy XVI is 99 degrees from due East on the Southern horizon
Primary (left) News Channel – pins 4 and 5
Secondary (right) channel – pins 1 and 2
Michigan Farm Radio Network - Audio pin outs 1 and 2
Bit rate: 128, MP-3 encoding
Field Units: Comstream ABR 200 - 202 and 202A Models
Uplinking Facility: Saga Communications Uplink, Lansing, MI
Downlink Antenna Minimum: 3 meters
Recommended Antenna Size: 3.8 meters