ON OCTOBER 30, 2008, THE STATION WENT OFF THE AIR DUE TO TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEMS. THE STATION IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN OFF THE AIR FOR AN AS-YET INDETERMINATE PERIOD OF TIME. THE LICENSEE RESPECTFULLY NOTIFIES THE COMMISSION OF THE STATION'S SUSPENSION OF OPERATION AND REQUESTS SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY FOR THE STATION TO REMAIN SILENT.