Patrick O. Roberts

Professional Experience

Chief Engineer- KGOU=KROU Radio (2007-Present)

I took over the Chief job January 29, 2007 as David White retired after over 20 years of service at KGOU.  We have brand new digital consoles with new studio equipment and space to expand more.  My first days at the station included getting the digital audio issues that arose from the installation to work properly, hooking up several things that had yet to be installed and setting audio levels in the brand new facility.  I have been involved with the installation of our Seminole and Ada translators, doubling the output power of 106.3 KGOU, and taking KGOU to a 24 hour service in the year I have been there.  I just completed a mulititrack recording studio setup so we can now record bands at KGOU with post-editing capabilities.  We are hopeful in the next few years to add service to other markets in the state for KGOU.  Exciting times are apon us at the ever-growing KGOU!

KOMA KRXO KMGL KOKC Radio

(Renda Broadcasting - Oklahoma City) 

Chief Engineer- KRXO 107.7FM (2000-2007)

Engineering - KOMA-KRXO Radio from Feb. 1993 to 2007

I worked for KOMA and KRXO radio for over fourteen years, maintaining and serving in a technical capacity. In late 1997, Renda Broadcasting purchased KOMA-KRXO and moved facilities to 400 E.Britton Rd., of which I was a part of the relocation and wiring the new studios.  From 1998-2007 I was also a broadcast engineer for KMGL radio.  While at the stations my duties included repair and installation of broadcast equipment including studio equipment, high-power transmitters, lower-powered microwave and remote pick-up equipment, satellite receiving apparatus, and some I.T. and computer skills.  I also preformed some building maintenance.  In addition to normal working hours I was on 24/7 call.  We were responsible for the stations'computer networks and in-house servers. I handled day-to-day problems, troubleshooting issues that would arise not only with broadcast equipment, but also desktop computer systems around the station and on-air delivery systems.  We handled software installation, hardware, networking, network wiring, and re-configuration of systems internally in most instances.  To me, broadcast engineering is an enjoyable convergence of technical skills and people support in the fascinating entertainment industry.

Sales - Radio Shack (1989-April 1993)

I worked for Radio Shack selling at N.W. 23rd and Meridian for over three years, starting when I was 17. I enjoyed retail sales as it helped me improve my skills working with people to solve their problems while selling them what they needed. Our store was consistently within the top five in the district, and I was within the top 10 sellers district-wide most of the over three years I was there.  I left Radio Shack to pursue my dream of a career in broadcast engineering at KOMA-KRXO radio when the position at KOMA-KRXO became available.

Employee - Braum's (1988-1990)

I worked at Braum's at 23rd and Rockwell in Bethany for over two years while in high school.  I worked for both Radio Shack and Braum's for about year. 

Education - Francis Tuttle Vo-Tech Center - Core Electronics (1987-1990)

I completed the two-year program basic electronics program in preparation of entering the broadcasting industry. I graduated from Western Heights High School and Francis Tuttle in 1990.

Certificates/ Licenses / Awards

The first "Top Banana Award" at Renda OKC given since its re-instatement in 2006

Certified Broadcast Engineer - Society of Broadcast Engineers

Amateur radio operator KA5ZYM (1987-present)

"Hustle Award" KOMA KRXO Radio 1993