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About Radio Phoenix

Community radio for Central Arizona
Who We Are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What We Do

 

 
 
 
 
 
Vision Statement

​Radio Phoenix™ resolves to be the preeminent media source for local arts, cultural, information and music content in central Arizona.

 

Mission Statement

Radio Phoenix™ exists to enrich the lives of central Arizonans through educational, insightful and stimulating programming that reflects the unique character of the Valley of the Sun while connecting us with our neighbors in the larger global community.



Operating Goals

Radio Phoenix™ operates in support of the goals of our parent organization, Arizona Community Media Foundation (AzCMF).



Specifically, our operations support:



  • Long-term development of a comprehensive public access media system serving the Valley and central Arizona;

  • Media literacy training and public access to production equipment for the creation and distribution of local content, including news and public affairs programs exploring issues often ignored by traditional media outlets; and

  • Opportunities for cooperative management via volunteer service, including appointments to standing committees, station staff positions, our Community Advisory Board and the Board of Directors

Purpose Statement

The programming department at Radio Phoenix™ exists to facilitate the acquisition and development of quality, innovative content that furthers the station's mission.



To that end, we seek programs that:



  • Document the unique history and cultural heritage of central Arizona;

  • Increase public access to progressive ideas, viewpoints and issues;

  • Respect the rich diveristy of our local and global community;

  • Provide news coverage of underrepresented groups;

  • Showcase work by local and independent artists, musicians and other creative personalities; and

  • Encourage the educational, artistic and experimental uses of radio.

Radio Phoenix™ is central Arizona’s community radio station. We were launched in 2008 as a program unit and media service of Arizona Community Media Foundation (AzCMF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We use radio, media literacy, social media, and community outreach initiatives as tools for building harmonious human relationships among populations within greater Phoenix who are generally not engaged by public radio.

We bring the World to Phoenix, and Phoenix to the World™

 

We enrich our community with a diversity of ideas, information, cultural traditions, and music genres not usually heard on the radio dial in Phoenix. In addition to our radio service, we teach the history of radio broadcasting, train hosts and producers how to create radio programming, as well as provide opportunities for our community to engage and hear its many unique voices.

  • Owned and operated by members of the community
  • Meets the needs of the community
  • Promotes local - local musicians, local artists, local organizations and the arts
  • News, views and music you never hear anywhere else

What Is

Community Radio?

AzCMF filed an application for a full power community-based FM radio station with the FCC in 2007. While our application was pending we created a community-based internet broadcast service.

 

October 2013 the FCC gave the go ahead for Radio Phoenix to build a station.



You can support our efforts to bring full power local FM community radio to Phoenix by making a tax deductible contribution

About Our FCC Pending License

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©2016 Arizona Community Media Foundation. "Radio Phoenix"; "Radio Phoenix ON DEMAND"; "Talk. Sing. Connect."; "Arizona Community Media Foundation"; "AzCMF"; and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Arizona Community Media Foundation. For a full list of trademarks, please see our Trademark Statement.

WHAT WE DO

Radio Phoenix delivers unique 24/7 programming that focuses on local news and culture, organizations, music and artists. Plus youth programs and more!

WHY WE DO IT

Phoenix, one of the largest U.S. cities, didn't have a community radio station prior to 2008. We meet the needs of the community in a way commercial media cannot.

HOW WE DO IT

Radio Phoenix is supported by community underwriters, businesses and people like you. We provide training for volunteers who want to make a difference in media.

WHERE WE DO IT

Since October 2011, Radio Phoenix has been located at Phoenix Center for the Arts in downtown Phoenix, an area designated as the arts district. We love it!

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