Category Archives: high school radio

The Wheeler School to Lease FM Airwaves to Rhode Island Public Radio

Last week WELH 88.1 FM in Providence, Rhode Island announced that it was working on a deal to lease its signal to WRNI, Rhode Island Public Radio, for the next 10 years. WRNI currently airs NPR news programming over 102.7 … finish reading The Wheeler School to Lease FM Airwaves to Rhode Island Public Radio

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Brown Student Radio Station BSR to Go Online-Only August 1

All of a sudden Providence, Rhode Island is ground zero for the latest round of changes regarding terrestrial college radio stations. Earlier this summer it was announced that Bryant University was taking its student station, WJMF, off of the FM … finish reading Brown Student Radio Station BSR to Go Online-Only August 1

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Great Northeast Radio Rally in Portland this Sunday

This Sunday folks in Portland, Maine will be able to participate in the Great Northeast Radio Rally. This free event (PDF) is being sponsored by Blunt Youth Radio and the Maine Arts Commission and will be held at the University … finish reading Great Northeast Radio Rally in Portland this Sunday

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High School Students doing Radio: Radio Drama on CFSI and DJs at WLCA

I didn’t get the chance to do radio until I was a freshman in college, so I’m always envious of those lucky teenagers who are broadcasting from their very own high school radio stations. Since very few high schools actually … finish reading High School Students doing Radio: Radio Drama on CFSI and DJs at WLCA

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2010 John Drury High School Radio Awards Recognize Stellar Stations

Just about a year ago I visited a high school radio station for the first time and was impressed and excited by the prospect of teens running their own station at Glenbrook South High School near Chicago. As I mentioned … finish reading 2010 John Drury High School Radio Awards Recognize Stellar Stations

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Paste Magazine’s List of the 40 Best Little Radio Stations

I keep meaning to do a master list of amazing independent radio stations, so I was really happy to see today that Paste Magazine devoted their List of the Day to “The 40 Best Little Radio Stations in the U.S.” … finish reading Paste Magazine’s List of the 40 Best Little Radio Stations

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Tough Times for High School Radio: WHSS to Sign Off

As a radio geek, I’ve always been jealous of the kids who have had the opportunity to do radio beginning in high school. Last fall when I visited WGBK at Glenbrook South High School near Chicago I was impressed by … finish reading Tough Times for High School Radio: WHSS to Sign Off

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14,420 Radio Stations in the US

At the end of last month the FCC released its tallies for the total number of broadcast stations in the US as of Sept. 31, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2009. When you see the big number of 14,420 full-service radio … finish reading 14,420 Radio Stations in the US

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High School Radio’s Star Stations

Last month I had the pleasure of visiting WGBK-FM, a high school radio station in suburban Chicago. This was my very first trip to see a station run by teens and I was thrilled to witness young people doing radio. … finish reading High School Radio’s Star Stations

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