History
Calhoun Communications, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 as a Radio Broadcast consulting and contracting firm.  In 1986, Gerald started Calhoun Communication, Inc. as a Contract Engineering Firm for AM and FM radio Stations. The primary source of revenue was services offered to small and medium market broadcast facilities that did not have engineering staff. This business grew rapidly requiring the addition of two full time engineers. Over the years many AM and FM studio and transmitter facilities were designed and installed by Calhoun Communications Inc. In 1999, the company pursued High Speed Wireless Networking. Calhoun Communications, Inc. installed and maintained several large Wireless Networks. In 2004, the company entered into the IBOC areas of broadcasting.

All our services are backed up by highly qualified professionals, listed below are some of the degrees and certifications that the staff at Calhoun Communications Inc. has:

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Calhoun Communications, Inc. Officers

Gerald (Cal) Calhoun, President
Mr. Calhoun started his career in electronics while still in high school. He worked part time as a TV repairman until graduating from Morningside College. He then enlisted in the Air Force and was a telecommunications expert working on Aeronautical radio and Radar systems. After 16 years in the service, he returned to Sioux City, Iowa and assisted in building KMEG-TV studios and transmitter facilities.  He designed and built KBCM, KWIT, KTPR, and KIWR FM Radio Stations studios and transmitter facilities.

In 1986, Gerald started Calhoun Communication, Inc. as a Contract Engineering Firm for AM and FM radio Stations. The primary source of revenue was services offered to small and medium market broadcast facilities that did not have engineering staff. This business grew rapidly requiring the addition of two full time engineers.

Tony Carpenter, Vice President, and Sales Executive
Mr. Carpenter actually began his Telecommunications career in elementary school. Helping Gerald at that time with a TV repair shop and also light tower construction. After graduating from Western Iowa Technical College, Tony was employed by Calhoun Communications as a Field Service Engineer. His primary duties included troubleshooting and repair of the AM and FM transmitters, troubleshooting and repair of the RF transmission systems. Tony designed and installed many AM and FM studio and transmitter facilities.  He has assisted in installing many tower structures over the years. In 2002 Mr. Carpenter became Vice President and General Manager of the company.

Paul Gorski, Treasurer
Paul Gorski has a BSEE degree from the University of Detroit.  He has over thirty years of experience with tower and equipment manufacturers in operations and executive management roles.  Paul has been a member of AIPE, IEEE, on the Board of Directors of the AHDGA, Iowa Quality Coalition, and Iowa State Extension.  Numerous software projects have been developed under his direction.

Norma Calhoun, Secretary
Norma Calhoun is the wife of Gerald Calhoun.  She has organized and maintained the book keeping of Calhoun Communications, Inc. since 1986. Norma is certified in Quick Books.

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