Comments from the petition: Page 36

Bring it back, so much culture has been quashed, and it is unfair to the loyal
listeners and contributors.

It is hard to imagine that if this matter is not taken care of that there will
ever be another successful pledge drive. Certainly not with my help!

We all miss the music that the station used to broadcast. The classical music as
well as the variety of programs that were very entertaining and very
educational. Please do something to try to get our music back; the jazz
programs, the international music programs, the African and the folk music
spaces that were highly appreciated by a lot of friends in Gainesville,
etc.
All in all,lets try to get back the great selection that was informative and
enjoyable to listen at the same time. There was always something to learn, some
new piece to research, or some new song to add to favorites and know a little
bit more about. So please, bring back to Gainesville the only radio station that
was above the rest of the noise that today floods the airwaves of this town. The
only radio station that balanced news and music, fun and information. The only
radio station for people that want to go beyond the headlines and beyond the
everyday popular music.

Please my prior dawn to bedtime radio station.

I have a reputation in Gaines. as the Painter/Carpenter with good taste in music
[because I enjoy listening to classical music while working @ my clients
homes.Now I'm known just as a Painter/Carpenter.My favorite show was on Friday
afternoons. The request and giv-a-vay show,been a huge Agnes fan for years,
always hated when she went on vacations .O well hope this works,I'll say a
prayer.Next fund raiser closes the station totally then the dean will see the
door and let Hank run the show. Good-luck

Some months ago when I called in my membership to NPR, I asked about the HD
radio, thinking three streams might be worth the cost, if only for the classical
music. When the music left a state of mourning took over. I turned off
my alarm clock radios ( four in the house) and tried classic music on dish
satellite. Big disappointment. Turned to my CDs, did some research about HD
radios, and gave up. There is nothing that can take the place of our musical
hosts such as Bill McLaghlin, Richard Drake, Peter and Claudia, who brought us
Fanfare, afternoon and evening concerts, who apparently have been
fired.
So now we have only words, words, everywhere, TV, newspapers. Even at midnight
or five a.m. How rude.
Dean Wright has said he is not surprised that people want a classical music
presence in the community. As a loyal member for decades, I regret that I won't
continue to support NPR/UF.

I can listen to classical music on my computer at home, but in my car there is
no station in Gainesville that I listen to very often. Please bring back the
classical music on WUFT. The only WUFT programs I listen to now are Prairie
Home Companion, Car Talk, Sikorski's Attic and occasionally, Fresh Air.

The loss of the music on WUFT-FM has meant the loss of a listener in my case.
The last thing I need in this world is more talk radio. Freah Air and the
evening commentary are fine, I love Click and Clack but where is the MUSIC?
Classical, jazz, folk, all are favorites of mine. The commentaries were
wonderful. Bring back the music, forget the talk, talk, talk. Be unique!

During the next fund drive, I think all of us who are unhappy should call in and
report "what we would have pledged" but no longer will.

In this harried world, we all need a sanctuary to recharge & regroup for the
next battle of life.