Program Logs

The FCC requires that all stations correctly fill out a programming log, a written record of all on-air programming. KPSU DJs are required to maintain accurate logs of all KPSU programs, underwriting, promo spots and public service announcements.

The program logs must be filled out correctly and consistently. Program Logs are legal, public documents that must be transmitted to KBPS (and, thus, the FCC), AND must be kept on file for two years, on site, at the station it broadcasts from.

Things to remember when filling out the logs:

• Sign the log at the bottom
• Check off that you played the Legal ID at the top of the hour.
• Write the names and numbers of both the "generic" PSA that you played under "PSA (generic)" and the "timely" PSA that you played under "PSA (timely)".
• Write the name and number of the promo that you played under "Promo."
• Make sure to check off the Campus / Community Calendar you play (If applicable)
• Finally, make sure to play, then mark, off any underwriting spots for your show.
• If there are any typos / omissions / or other problems with the log, contact the Program Director immediately (programming AT KPSU.org).
• Do NOT deface the Logs in any way, or you may receive a strike.

DJs must run the legal ID ("KBPS, Portland") every hour, as close to the top of the hour as possible. This is a legal, federal requirement, and you will lose your show if you repeatedly forget to do so.

If a DJ puts on a syndicated program of some kind, or pre-programmed material of any kind (including, but not limited to, the Automix), you must fill out the Program Logs for this hour too (or any following hours too). Failure to do so will result in a strike. Thus all hourly requirements (i.e. legal IDs, Underwriting spots, PSAs, Promos) must be played and logs filled out for the hour BEFORE syndicated, pre-programmed, or automix may begin.

Failure to fill out the Logs completely and consistently (as per the guidelines above) will result in a strike or removal from broadcasting at KPSU.