[Imc-africa] more on prometheus finances/mini transmitters!

Hannah Sassaman hannahjs at prometheusradio.org
Fri Dec 22 15:28:32 PST 2006 

these numbers are included in the hardware estimate that andy sent -- 
they were just not 'broken out' for everyone to see.  let us know if you 
are interested in supporting the mini-transmitters being funded through 
the xminusy or imc-finance grants.

best!
hannah s.
prometheusradioproject

On Fri, Dec 22, 2006 at 06:18:55PM -0500, Hannah Sassaman wrote:
> hey folks, wanted to add a little bit more about how prometheus sees its 
> role in handling the money from the IMC-finance and the xminusy grants.  
> we're glad that we have the infrastructure to do this, and honored and 
> very respectful of the trust that we have been given.
> 
> 1)  MINI TRANSMITTERS.  one thing that andy did not pull out into the 
> budget in his last email was that we purchased a number of mini 
> transmitters.  this is what we purchased:
> 
> 5 one watt transmitter kits at 26 british pounds sterling ($51.00) each 
> = $255.00
> 
> 2 quarter-watt transmitter kits at 14 british pounds sterling ($27.40) 
> each = $54.80
> 
> total = $309.80
> 
> we also have 2 more one watt transmitter kits in stock here at
> prometheus that we are planning to bring.
> 
> building these kits are great -- you learn a lot about how transmitters 
> work and how to repair them in the future, and when you are done, you 
> have a working radio transmitter that runs on a cheap commercial 
> battery!
> 
> it would be great if prometheus could be reimbursed for these kits.  
> we'd like to give them to folks from various IMCs, so they can take them 
> home after they've built them in nairobi at the convergence, and use 
> them for future education or broadcasting.  otherwise, we'll have to ask 
> folks onsite to reimburse us for their transmitter kits if they want to 
> keep them after building them.
> 
> so, please let us know your thoughts on this.  we are looking forward to 
> building radio transmitters with you!
> 
> 2) PROMETHEUS BRINGING MONEY FROM IMC-FINANCE and XMINUSY DISBURSEMENTS
> TO NAIROBI, and REIMBURSEMENTS.  andy has recommended a number of costs
> that the IMC convergence folks need to consider -- costs that can be
> paid for from the IMC-finance and xminusy grants if the IMC deems those
> appropriate pots of money from which to draw for logistics in nairobi. 
> while we cannot do reimbursements for anything bought -before- we arrive
> in nairobi, we can bring any amount of cash or travellers' cheques from
> the money that has been disbursed in our account. 
> 
> so if we are all comfortable with this plan, this group needs to come to
> consensus about how much money we should bring, as it will be difficult
> for us to withdraw more from the prometheus account once we have left
> town (our account is not tied to an ATM or cheque card).
> 
> after the convergence is over, we can process reimbursements for any 
> costs that the IMC has deemed should be drawn from the money we have 
> left in our account.  and, of couse, we will give back any leftover 
> moneys to any body/institution that the IMC deems should be the 
> recipient of them. 
> 
> we also can't pre-purchase or count ourselves responsible for buying
> anything that doesn't have to do with the radio station, though, of
> course, once we are on the ground, we are very happy to help with all
> logistics as they are coordinated by the group.  i am good at cooking 
> and chopping vegetables and am happy to help with that or any other 
> tasks.
> 
> i send these thoughts to supplement those sent by andy below.  please 
> let us know what your thoughts are on this!  
> 
> with solidarity and respect,
> hannah s.
> prometheusradioproject
> 
> On Fri, Dec 22, 2006 at 05:34:49PM -0500, andy gunn wrote:
> 
> > hi all, i wanted to give an update on expenses and purchases that we
> > have made here at prometheus.
> > 
> > so far, the radio transmitter equipment, as well as all necessary
> > connectors, power meters, power supplies and so on have been
> > purchased.  the total comes out to $1775.82 US dollars.  this includes
> > enough equipment for two full stations, not including studio
> > equipment.  all studio equipment, and some radio equipment (such as RF
> > coaxial cable, antenna parts and hardware, etc) will need to be
> > obtained in nairobi.  i will be generating a more extensive list for
> > this soon.
> > 
> > for an up-to-date tally of the expenses paid out, please look at the
> > wiki: https://docs.indymedia.org/view/Global/WsF2007RadioExpenses
> > 
> > i have also updated the tables with the radio equipment status
> > (ordered, received, etc) on the FM equipment page:
> > https://docs.indymedia.org/view/Global/WSF2007FmRadio
> > 
> > i would also like to mention that the xminusy funds have been
> > disbursed to prometheus, and that is what we have used to order the
> > above radio equipment. the imc-finance funds will be disbursed to us
> > soon, but i believe it makes sense for prometheus to place portions of
> > that fund in the hands of other people on the ground in kenya, so they
> > can make necessary purchases right away.  for instance: - internet
> > servce - networking equipment - computers - recording gear, such as
> > tape recorders and portable minidisc recorders - any supplies we might
> > need for the imc convergence
> > 
> > are people comfortable with that suggestion?  who would be the likely
> > people to handle these funds?  we are honored that you all have
> > trusted us to manage these funds, but it is more practical to have the
> > money managed by IMC people instead of prometheus people.  we will
> > only require around $1500 (with perhaps another 100 to 150 dollars for
> > tools and such if necessary) for studio equipment, and hopefully
> > enough hardware for mounting antennas, and the antennas themselves.
> > 
> > thanks all, take care!
> > -andy
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > 
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > | Andy Gunn - Technical and Training Organizer - Prometheus Radio Project |
> > |   SBE Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer and Networking Technologist    |
> > | andy at prometheusradio.org   215-727-9620   prometheusradio.org   KB3NSE  |
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> building radio stations = awesome
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