New Community Radio Station in Salida

Salida gets new community radio station
From KQRP-lp 106.1 FM
http://www.stanislausconnections.org/2005/01/connectionsfp.htm

Can you hear it? In Salida, something new is being heard at 106.1fm. A new Low Power FM (LPFM) radio station serving the Salida community has been granted a permit to broadcast by the FCC.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity for our community.” Rev. Sandy Johnson stated. “We will be able to broadcast informative, educational and diverse programming not heard on the radio in our area.” Programming ranges from news and talk oriented shows to local and independent music.

“It’s also a resource and an outreach tool for our spiritual congregation, Fellowship of the Earth (FOTE). It allows us to correct misinformation and offer alternative view points which are disregarded by mainstream media.” Johnson, a founder and Director of FOTE, knows the value of the media. “I worked in corporate commercial radio for over 10 years and saw the commitment to community oriented media fall by wayside. I feel very strongly about community and the ability to have access to the media.”

The station officially began broadcasting August 17th, 2004 and is actively seeking independent programming and funding support.

“The airwaves belong to the people, not the corporations. This is a unique and rare opportunity for us to have a microphone to share educational and entertaining programming with the community.”

Low Power FM stations are limited to 100 watts and are non-commercial. Underwriting and sponsorships are encouraged and vital for the continued operation of the radio station.

“Education is the key to making informed decisions about issues. We aim to educate our listeners about many different subjects so they may make positive choices in their lives.”

ACTION: Contact Sandy Johnson, kqrp1061 [at] yahoo.com, 209-545-4227 or 209-545-9116. KQRP-lp 106.1 FM, P.O. Box 612, Salida, CA 95368, http://www.kqrp.com