KRFC

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KRFC-FM

City of license	Fort Collins, Colorado
Broadcast area	Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland
Branding	KRFC Homegrown Radio
Slogan	Community Radio For Northern Colorado
First air date	March 1, 2003
Frequency	88.9 (MHz)
Format	Community Radio
ERP	5500 watts
Class	B
Owner	N/A
Website	www.krfcfm.org

KRFC-FM is a community-based, grassroots radio station located in Fort Collins, Colorado, in the United States. Broadcasting on 88.9 MHz FM, the station's programming is for the most part, with the exception of several syndicated shows, composed of volunteer DJs of various genres, and has an overall loose format. Although similar in funding strategies to a traditional public radio station, KRFC is not a member of any of the major networks such as NPR, Pacifica or Clear Channel.

1 Early Years
2 References
3 See also
4 External links

[edit] Early Years

Before KRFC itself began broadcasting, it was preceded by PRFR, or Public Radio for the Front Range, a group of former KCSU DJs. After KCSU's underwriter, Colorado State University, decided to make KCSU solely student-run, various DJs who were not students were forced to leave. In September of 1995, PRFR was given IRS 501(C)(3) non-profit status.

By the summer of 1996, PRFR had applied for a construction permit for the frequency 88.9, only to be challenged by several Christian broadcasting groups. In 1997, PRFR went into negotiations with Colorado Christian University to share the 88.9 frequency. These negotiations failed, and in the spring of 1998, PRFR applied for the 89.7 frequency. In 2000, the group applied for a frequency in the low-power jurisdiction; another Christian group applied for the same frequency, leading to delay. ^[1]

Finally, after successful negotiations, PRFR came into agreement with applicants that they would receive the 88.9 frequency. The agreement was submitted to the FCC on July 7, 2002, the FCC granted PRFR a construction permit for a 3,000 watt non-commercial radio station. KRFC began broadcasting on March 1, 2003. ^[2]

Today, KRFC has grown, and in 2004, completed the construction and expansion of its studios. Its facilities include three separate studios, all of which have the ability to broadcast live. Volunteers continue to make up the majority of KRFC's workforce, with the exception of five office employees: Beth Flowers, Station Manager; Carole Lundgren, Development Coordinator; Brian Hughes, Volunteer Coordinator; Dennis Bigelow, Music Director & Live@Lunch Coordinator; and David Peterson, News Coordinator. ^[3]^[4] In March 2007, station manager Beth Flowers announced her resigation for health reasons.^[5]

In 2006, following a change in the station's mission statement, a group of KRFC members concerned that the original intent of the station was not being preserved organized to form Open KRFC.^[6] Open KRFC has accused KRFC management and board of being unresponsive to community concerns, of moving away from a democratic form of organization, and of dismissing station volunteers without due process.^[7] KRFC managers have responded that changes were neccesary in order to acquire grants and that the board will "separate and move on" from the conflict.^[8]

[edit] References

^ Roberts, Michael. "Frequency Free-for-All", Denver Westword, 11 October 2001. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
^ About KRFC (html). KRFC - Homegrown radio for Northern Colorado. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
^ Contact KRFC (html). KRFC - Homegrown radio for Northern Colorado. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
^ Nick, Stacy. "Happy birthday, KRFC!", Fort Collins Coloradoan, 8 March 2007. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
^ Ferrier, Pat. "KRFC manager resigns; plans to volunteer", Fort Collins Coloradoan, 18 March 2007. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
^ Our Story (html). Open KRFC. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
^ home (html). Open KRFC. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
^ Coberly, Andra. "Battle Stations", Fort Collins Weekly, 13 March 2007. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.