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Pacifica radio elections supervisor: end elections at Pacifica

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Matthew Lasar

The man in charge of overseeing the election of board delegates to Pacifica radio’s five Local Station Boards (LSBs) has asked the network to end these contests once and for all. “Almost everybody agrees that the elections at Pacifica are … finish reading Pacifica radio elections supervisor: end elections at Pacifica

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How much community radio content can you find on the Internet Archives?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Matthew Lasar

My friend and noted radio historian Jesse Walker e-mailed me the other day. “Just found out that there’s a ton of back issues of the WBAI and KPFK folios posted at archive.org,” Walker wrote. “Did you know this?” He was … finish reading How much community radio content can you find on the Internet Archives?

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KPFA morning schedule gets new makeover

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Matthew Lasar

It has been about eighteen months since Pacifica listener supported station KPFA (Berkeley, CA) dumped its Morning Show for a volunteer lineup called the “Morning Mix.” The move was very controversial and personally disappointing. Thus I was happy to see … finish reading KPFA morning schedule gets new makeover

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Pacifica radio Executive Director: we are out of money for elections

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Matthew Lasar

In a special meeting of the Pacifica National Board held on Thursday, April 26, Pacifica Executive Director Arlene Engelhardt dropped this long overdue bombshell. “I just am very concerned where we are going to come up with a quarter of … finish reading Pacifica radio Executive Director: we are out of money for elections

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Common Frequency Event Brings Together Community and College Stations for Education and Discussions on Future of Radio

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Jennifer Waits

On Saturday I headed out to Davis, California for a full day of radio immersion thanks to Common Frequency. I’ve been a fan of Common Frequency for awhile, so it was great to be able to not only learn more … finish reading Common Frequency Event Brings Together Community and College Stations for Education and Discussions on Future of Radio

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Pacifica’s KPFK to try unlicensed radio

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Paul Riismandel

On the heels of my post about FCC enforcement of “legal” low-power AM broadcasting, I learn that Pacifica plans to jump into the LPAM arena. The plan is for Pacifica’s Los Angeles station KPFK to serve its Spanish-speaking audience with … finish reading Pacifica’s KPFK to try unlicensed radio

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Radio’s Fall – Part One: No Money, Mo’ Problems

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Gavin Dahl

Editor’s Note: Radioactive Gavin has collected more than 300 articles on radio and digital music over the past 3 months for Common Frequency. This is the first of a series of seven posts he will be contributing in the coming … finish reading Radio’s Fall – Part One: No Money, Mo’ Problems

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