John H Mullaney Archives - KNOM Radio Mission

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What Augie Made Possible

By admin | April 27, 2018

Two women stand next to a large sign reading “KNOM Radio Mission | 780 AM | 96.1 FM | Augie Hiebert Broadcasting Center.”

KNOM would not exist without the help of Augie Hiebert, a legendary Alaska broadcaster who avidly championed the mission for decades.

July ’71: A long journey to help KNOM

By admin | July 25, 2013

July 25, 1971 Pro bono consulting engineer John H. Mullaney has flown to Nome from Gaithersburg, Maryland to supervise the installation of new high voltage filters, and KNOM resumes operation at 6:55 this morning. Mullaney donates the entire week’s work.