Why build an
internet-streaming radio station? Building an AM/FM ‘over the airwaves’ radio station is expensive! And, buying an existing station with call letters is virtually cost-prohibitive. Alternatively, Conifer Radio is built in
order to keep costs to a minimum and as a means of successfully growing our
community radio station. Our
internet-based radio broadcast does require funding to cover royalties and
other content however this approach is more affordable, efficient – and the
direction the industry is moving.
Is Conifer
Radio planning to broadcast over the AM/FM radio airwaves? Not at this time. The FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
reports that the demand for current licenses is strong, however that expansion of either the AM or FM radio bands
is unlikely. Most recently, the FCC reports
that it is not accepting applications for new FM or AM stations at the present
time. As support from the Highway 285
Corridor Community grows, the next phase of Conifer Radio will include a formal
FCC station broadcast licensing application in its future.
What is a
‘community’ radio station? Community
radio stations serve a specific geographic area, industry or discipline/focus. Most often, they are run by nonprofit
organizations and broadcast as ‘public’ radio stations (similar to National
Public Radio – NPR). Conifer Radio is
your community radio station working to represent, recognize and serve Conifer
and the US Highway 285 Corridor and our surrounding communities. We are engaging and building a voice for the
community.
What is planned
for the future of Conifer Radio? We plan to engage the community with several
features including the interviews of Community participants about their businesses,
organizations and volunteer programs.
With the growth of Founding Supporters and other revenue
generation for the station, additional “music streams” will be determined by
the community and added to the Station’s program listings.
Are
suggestions and ideas for Conifer Radio welcome? Absolutely!
For our first year of station operations, we plan to engage the
community and grow the “Community” part of the radio station to the extent that
we can cover our cost structure. Conifer
Radio plans to operate at a ‘break-even’ cost structure with any additional
revenues funding new initiatives. Please
send any of your good ideas and suggestions to us via email to ConiferRadio@gmail.com
Lastly – a Thank You! to our underwriters who are supporting, funding and being recognized through their underwriting
of our daily broadcasts. 
