In August, Radio Tacoma began conducting test broadcasts on 101.9 FM. We’re still working out the kinks as we operate under a construction permit, but these tests mean we’re another step closer to our official launch! For now, chief engineer Sam Mulvey has been doing onsite and mobile testing around town, while Radio Tacoma board … [Read more…]
Tacoma is in for a real treat! We are one of Anne Feeney’s stops in her Summer of Resistance tour, Saturday, July 15th, 2017 at 7:00 PM. Anne Feeney performs music that she says is designed to “comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.” Not many women have chosen to walk the path of Woody Guthrie, … [Read more…]
On Saturday night, the verdict was in. Although Miss Scarlett looks so suspicious sitting in the “courtroom”, and it was revealed that she had an affair with Rock Cobin, she was deemed innocent of his murder. In a surprise outcome, Judge Juicy received 7 votes, and she wasn’t even on the stand. But in the end, … [Read more…]
Radio Tacoma presents a murderously funny drama centering on the proposed LNG facility. Who killed Rock Cobin? His widow? His rival? The Maid? Join us in the courtroom. Hear the evidence and be the jury. Saturday, March 25, 2017 6pm Tacoma Friends Meeting House 2508 N. 39th Tacoma WA 98409 Light buffet will be … [Read more…]
Radio Tacoma is in the process of applying for a permit from the City of Tacoma to put our tower up. We are plowing through the requirements and regulations, but there are several places we could use some help. We need to have a site plan and landscaping plan indicating the specific placement of the facility … [Read more…]
We had a great turnout for the Counter-Inaugural Bawl Ball. Lots of conversations, connections and DANCING!! The Derivatives is a great band and Smokey Wonder spun some great tunes for us. I loved hearing “Bad Moon Rising”. It seems so appropriate for us right now. The highlight of the evening was the band playing … [Read more…]
Radio Tacoma is gearing up for a number of events this season. We had a great party on New Year’s Eve and are excited about the Counter-Inaugural Bawl Ball. Spend an evening of being with like-minded folks on the weekend of the inauguration of Orange Julius. There will be people there with a wide variety … [Read more…]
Low Power FM radio is an excellent tool for building and strengthening community. Once a station is on the air it allows voices that otherwise wouldn’t have such a platform to be heard. An LPFM station gives local bands the opportunity for airtime and allows them to promote their music in their community. The hyper-local … [Read more…]
Radio Tacoma wants to be a forum for the community it is in. To do this, we need your help. Volunteer with Radio Tacoma! Building a radio station is more than just finding DJs. Community media needs organizers who can fundraise, write grants, put together events, and more. We also need people with interest and … [Read more…]
In the fall of 2012, the FCC announced that they would be granting new Low Power FM radio sites to groups seeking to broadcast radio. These were the remaining spots available between the existing radio stations and would be able to reach between 3 and 5 miles from the point of transmission, so they would be … [Read more…]
