I got this from Democracy Now. A very left slanted news program but so slanted they often cover news that gets no attention from corporate owned news. They mean this for socialists, but we could use this too. I see educational opportunities galore. It would take money and someone to run it.
-Amagi
Start Your Own Community Radio Station!
* Limited time to get a free, full-power FM radio license (in the U.S.)
* You and your community group can do this - if you act now!
* Democracy Now! will help you do this - please read below and fill out the form at http://getradio.org
(make sure you fill out the questionnaire, and put "democracy now!" in the How did you find out about GetRadio.org question.)
PLEASE read this, and consider applying for a full-power, noncommercial FM radio license - fill out the form at http://getradio.org to see if your region has a qualifying spot on the FM dial.
*Send this on to friends, family and community groups who might be interested. TIME IS SHORT, BUT THERE IS STILL TIME TO APPLY FOR A FULL-POWER, NON-COMMERCIAL FM RADIO LICENSE - MAKE A LASTING CONTRIBUTION TO YOUR COMMUNITY, AND HELP STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY MEDIA!
Thank you!
email us if you have questions;
Silky Shah silky@democracynow.org
Denis Moynihan denis@democracynow.org
Read below and follow the links for more information:
Do you want to hear local news, music, and diverse voices covered in your town, the same way national and international stories are brought to you by Democracy Now!? Would you like to be able to listen to Democracy Now! on a local radio station? Now is your chance to make it happen!
This October, the FCC will open up an extremely rare opportunity for non-profit organizations to apply for full power, noncommercial radio station licenses in the United States, and its territories (places like Guam and Puerto Rico). If your group or favorite local nonprofit organization meets the qualifications, and if a frequency is available, you can start a local, community-owned radio station, and get Democracy Now! playing over the airwaves in your town ? along with local radio the likes of which your community has never seen. The FCC doesn't give out licenses like these every day -- this opportunity will not be available for another 15 years. It's the last chance in a generation for community radio in your town ? and you have a shot to make it happen.
Sound too good to be true? There are a few hitches. If you live in one of the top 10 largest cities in the country, please don't pursue this opportunity, as there is absolutely nothing available in big cities like Los Angeles and New York. The channels that are available are mostly in smaller cities and rural towns ? the 'last frontier' of the broadcast dial. You have to be a registered nonprofit to apply, and your group will have to pay for engineering and legal consultants in the next few months ? which will cost you a few thousand dollars at least. If your group is lucky enough to be granted a license from the FCC, you'll be responsible for the costs of equipment, which could run from $20,000 to $200,000.
Even if you don't live in a big city, most communities will only have one or two open channels, so the competition will be stiff ? some organizations have been waiting years for their shot at these noncommercial, full-power frequencies. But don't despair?media justice groups around the country are doing everything in their power to make sure that local nonprofits like yours can successfully file applications, and win radio stations. If your group meets the qualifications above, read on to get connected to the Radio for People Coalition, which will help you get your application in tip-top shape!
The time to act is now?today. The application takes time and money to complete, so you must get the ball rolling today in order to meet the October deadline. Don't miss this opportunity to claim your community's slice of the FM dial!
Here's how to find out more about how to get your own community radio station:
Visit http://www.getradio.org on the web to see if there might be a frequency in your zip code.
Read more about the Full Power window at http://radioforpeople.org or at http://prometheusradio.org/full_power
Do you have the vision to make this happen? Today might be the day when you and your community conceives an institution of local justice, accountable news and information, and organizing power that will live on to serve your children and grandchildren. And we want to succeed.
Join this movement today ? and get ready to apply for your own full power FM radio station!