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WELCOME TO GRC!!!! Grassroots radio stations are more than audio outlets; they actually help create community in their listening areas   Civic participation fosters community and identity.  There are magic and power in the concept of community radio.  In exercising their First Amendment rights, people are bringing issues to the airwaves that are often misrepresented, if represented at all. Listeners are educated, uplifted, activated, enlightened, frustrated, surprised or empowered by grassroots radio programming.  These grassroots stations become a lifeline in a community. You can recognize a grassroots community station anywhere in the country   There is a freshness you'll not hear elsewhere due largely to the variety of voices and connections the station has with its community.  The non-commercial nature of these stations allows us independence uncommon in media controlled by commercial or corporate interests. We strive for an engaging, professional air sound without sacrificing individual programmer's eccentricities.  Sometimes the performances of inexperienced programmers are rough at first, but the beauty of the very idea of community radio comes across with each new voice you hear: people from the community, ordinary citizens, on the radio.  And those new voices become competent and creative broadcasters before our very ears. - Cathy Melio of WERU & Marty Durlin of KGNU on the foundation of the GRC.

GRASSROOTS RADIO CONFERFENCE 2024 ****** NEW ORLEANS SEPT 26-29TH! *****       The GRASSROOTS RADIO CONFERENCE is unlike any other event in the world!  It is an annual gathering where members of college and community radio stations can come together in comaradarie to share ideas, technology, and resources. Traditionally, each Grassroots Radio Conference is hosted by a different college or community radio station in a new part of the country.  This allows the community radio world to travel to a unique destination and get a peak behind the scenes of a different radio set up each year.  Decidedly freeform and anti-authoritarian each year's conference takes on an identity that reflects the unique character of the hosting station. This year's conference will be hosted by a a consortum of college and community radio stations in the New Orleans area lead by Dr. MarkAlain Déry, Liana Elliot, and their team at WHIV 102.3 FM alongside the illustrious Bob Dunn and his crew at WXDR 99.1 FM.  Together they are sure to knock out of the park! This location was determined by default and by consensus during the March Virtual GRC Meet-up.  It is hard to imagine anywhere better than the Crescent City for a gathering of college and community radio activists -- the music, the energy, the creativity -- all reflect the work we do in radio every single day. The dates for this year's conference are Sept. 26 - 29th.  Anyone with an interest in community radio is invited to attend.  There are will be sessions for Station Managers, Engineers, and On-Air Talent.  THERE WILL BE AN ENTIRE TRACK DEDICATED TO NEW LPFM STATIONS preparing to go on air!  This is the only conference of its kind and a unique opportunity to connect with some of the nation's most brilliant radio broadcasters.  Full Power, Low Power, and online stations will emerge with information and inspiration to make their local operations more interesting and effective that ever before. The conference location ~ Gallier Hall ~ is conveniently located on St. Charles Ave. near the French Quarter and right on the street car line.  A conference hotel across the street is being arranged and we should have further information on a group rate soon. Stay tuned and mark your calendars! The hosting the GRC is a big job and collective effort.  Anyone wishing to assist with the conference planning and development should please let us know using the form below.  We know there is a lot of experience in this group and we'd love to have your help ~ even from afar! GRC Advisory Committee Sign-Up Coming off the heals of an AMAZING conference at WTSQ Charleston, the GRC has gathered some great momentum and this event is sure to set it all aflame!  It is exciting to see the GRC coming back to life and imagining where we can take this community radio movement from here!  No stoppin' us now!!! See you in New Orleans!             ***************** CONGRATS TO EVERYONE WHO APPLIED FOR A NEW FM RADIO FREQUENCY during the 2023 !!!  Grants are being issued quickly by the FCC and the Grassroots Radio Community has compiled some LPFM Resources to help you along the way!  CLICK HERE to learn more! NOW AVAILABLE! Low Power FM for Dummies made it's debut at the 2023 Grassroots Radio Conference in October 2023.  It features articles from community radio engineers, practicioners, activists, and advoactes.  It contains advice for FM and online stations of all sizes.                         LPFM ADVOCATES & ENGINEERS Common Frequency Nonprofit Engineering and Advocacy for LPFM Stations Prometheus Radio Project Nonprofit Engineering, Advocacy, and Online LPFM Resources REC Networks FCC Consulting, Engineering, Advocacy, and Online LFPM Resources Brown Broadcast Services, Inc. Engineering Services for LPFM Stations International Media Action Nonprofit Engineering Services and Station Building and Policy Training C-MAP: Community Assistance Media Project LPFM Station Application and Construction Assistance Services Broadcast Tool & Die Audio Chain and Software Services for Broadcast & Podcast ******************** THANK YOU WTSQ for hosting the 2023 Grassroots Radio cponference in Charleston, West Virgina. All the participants agree, it was one of teh best GRC's ever! You can learn all about in this article in Radio World Magazine: Grassroots Radio Conference Ignites the LPFM Movement ************************************************************************************************ Videos from the Virtual GRC are now available online: YouTube.com/virtualgrc ************************************************************************************************ PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS GRC CONFERENCES                                                 This website is hosted by WXOX Louisville

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