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Conference to explore community media and the Arab Spring
AMARC is the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters and for nearly 30 years has worked for media democracy by supporting the growth of community radio. This year AMARC’s Middle East and North Africa conference will focus on “community media … finish reading Conference to explore community media and the Arab Spring
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Tagged AMARC, Arab Spring, Cairo, community media, community radio, Egypt, human rights, popular revolt, revolution, Tahrir Square, Tunisia
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One step closer to more low-power community radio; FCC says LPFM no threat to commercial stations
Last week the FCC released its report on the economic impact of low-power FM stations on commercial radio. The report was mandated by passage of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010 (LCRA), and its primary conclusion should surprise nobody … finish reading One step closer to more low-power community radio; FCC says LPFM no threat to commercial stations
Posted in community radio, economics, FCC
Tagged community radio, Local Community Radio Act, low-powe radio, LPFM, NAB, ratings
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Lawyer for Pirate Cat Radio Founder Files Petition for Reconsideration of FCC Fine
A month ago the FCC issued a $10,000 Forfeiture Order to Pirate Cat Radio founder Daniel “Monkey Man” Roberts, for “willfully and repeatedly violating section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934…by operating an unlicensed radio broadcast station” in San … finish reading Lawyer for Pirate Cat Radio Founder Files Petition for Reconsideration of FCC Fine
Posted in community radio, FCC, piracy
Tagged community radio, Daniel Roberts, FCC fine, Pirate Cat radio, pirate radio
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National “Reclaim Your Radio” Event Stresses Importance of Community Radio in Canada
On Monday, November 14, 22 non-commercial radio stations in Canada took part in a day of action and celebration dubbed “Reclaim Your Radio.” Organized by the National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA), the day-long radio event was designed to … finish reading National “Reclaim Your Radio” Event Stresses Importance of Community Radio in Canada
Community Radio Comes to Borneo
Jim Ellinger of Austin Airwaves wrote with exciting news about a community radio station that he’s helping to launch along with RadioActive Radio in Borneo. Apparently the first community-run radio station in Malaysia, Radio Bario launched two weeks ago over … finish reading Community Radio Comes to Borneo
Posted in community radio, international
Tagged Borneo, community radio, Jim Ellinger, Malaysia, Radio Bario
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Prairie Fire: 2011 Grassroots Radio Conference
Established by the Grassroots Radio Coalition in 1996 as an alternative to the increasing commercialization of public radio, the Grassroots Radio Conference (GRC), is now one of the most important nonprofit radio events of the year. In contrast to other … finish reading Prairie Fire: 2011 Grassroots Radio Conference
Congresspeople urge FCC to save space for LPFM in urban markets
Yesterday 28 members of the House of Representatives, led by Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA), sent a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski [PDF] urging the Commission to ensure there is space reserved in urban areas for new low-power FM station … finish reading Congresspeople urge FCC to save space for LPFM in urban markets
FCC proposes action for more LPFM community radio stations
As expected, at today’s open FCC meeting the Commission released a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making which lays out a plan of action to both clear out the queue of pending translator station applications and to begin taking … finish reading FCC proposes action for more LPFM community radio stations
Posted in community radio, FCC, LPFM
Tagged Brandy Doyle, community radio, FCC, Local Community Radio Act, Low Power FM, LPFM, Mike Doyle, Prometheus
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Taking it to the Streets – and the Airwaves: Radio Coverage of the Greek Protest Movement
In recent weeks, thousands of Greek citizens have taken to the streets in an unprecedented series of protests. These protests have been a response to the economic difficulties that the country and many of its citizens are facing during the … finish reading Taking it to the Streets – and the Airwaves: Radio Coverage of the Greek Protest Movement
Pirate Cat Radio Relaunches Today as Mutiny Radio
Today the former Pirate Cat Radio/PCR Collective relaunched their online-only community radio station in San Francisco as Mutiny Radio. As mentioned in our post yesterday, with this new name they hope to reference their pirate past, but also suggest that … finish reading Pirate Cat Radio Relaunches Today as Mutiny Radio
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Tagged community radio, Mutiny Radio, PCR Collective, Pirate Cat radio
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