Comments from the petition: Page 25

Most salient comments have been made. (1) The decision implementation without
membership input; (2) making classical music available solely on a limited range
and quality HD station, thereby forcing interested members to buy a HD radio for
questionable quality classical music broadcasts is not acceptable; (3) As was
suggested, put the "talk" stuff on HD and leave classical music on analog. All
are great suggestions. The loss of classical music from the fabric of the
mainstream Gainesville community constitutes a loss of a community feature which
made us something special. I just don't get it.

What a horrible shame!

For the last 50 years the only button I used on my car radio has been set to PBS
as long as it was mostly classical music. No more contributions from me to WUFT
until that happens.

My wife and I are long-time Classic 89 supporters. We are deeply distressed by
the new format. We would be willing to purchase an HD radio but a)they are hard
to find in town (the stores being sold out) and b) we understand that their
signals are weak thus creating static. It is unlikely we will continue to
contribute to the station during fund-raisers. We can do better, Gainesville!

The purpose of an academic institution is to broaden horizons, not necessarily
appeal to the masses or profit-motives. The elimination of classical music is an
affront to the dignity of this university.

At my age , you have taken one of my favorite pastimes from me. How sad!

I'd like classical music brought back as soon as possible. Until it is, I do
not plan to support UF radio

I welcomed the new format with more talk commentary at all times of day, but I
think SOME music should be retained. Especially local music talent should be
aired (Across the Prairie, as an example) and at holiday times, all programming
that educates and celebrates our multi-cultural diversity is a
treasure!
Let's have a BALANCE of good talk and music.

I am terribly disappointed by the change to everlasting chatter. From what I
have heard one can read these debates in the newspaper, hear it on Morning
Edition, on the Newshour with Jim Lehrer, or Rachel Maddow on MSNBC etc.etc.
Other than the occasional program on Public TV such as the Mostly Mozart program
which was gorgeous there are hardly any programs of classical music. I know
there is the suggestion to buy a HD radio for $75 (which turns out to be
untrue). This is like the outrageous suggestion "let them eat cake". A
university that pretends to be of high quality should air classical music to
aquaint the listeners with one of western high art forms.

Tampa has WMNF, and our University is better! Come on, guys, what are you
thinking!???!