Arizona Community
Media Foundation (AzCMF)

The Arizona Community Media Foundation (AzCMF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed by concerned citizens who desire to provide access to independent, educational, community-focused broadcast media outlets serving Arizona.  We exist to provide a voice for traditionally underrepresented groups and perspectives unavailable within mainstream media.
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In this issue:



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Your  tax deductible contributions support community radio in the Valley.

Send your contributions through our secure paypal link  or mail your contribution (and save the paypal fee) to
AzCMF, P.O. Box 27617, Tempe, AZ 85285-7617.  And, thanks.
 

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Low Power FM Radio Could be Coming to Your Community

Despite stonewalling, enormous lobbying gifts, and stiff opposition by the National Association of Broadcasters, the FCC has issued proposed rules which will allow thousands of local and community groups to go on the air for less than $10,000.  More  
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"Native Talk Arizona" Changes Live Broadcast Time
Lines up Great Guests and Lively Broadcasts for Next Month

"Native Talk Arizona," sponsored by the Native American Health Center in Phoenix with host Roy Johnston, can now be heard on Thursdays at 11:00 AM with a re-broadcast of the previous week's program at 11:30 AM.  Recent guests have included Deena Smith on roller derbies, Erinn Leon on ADHD children and adults, and Anh T. Becker, D.D.S., on dental health.  Previous programs can be heard as podcasts at Radio Phoenix.  The show features a community calender read by a local high school student.  Although the program is aimed primarily at a Native American audience, the topics covered will be of interest to everyone in the community.  Roy can be contacted at rjohnston@nachi.com or by calling 602-279-5262.  Here is the full schedule for May.
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South African Journalists Visit Radio Phoenix, then Party Down After Dark with Congressman Mitchell.

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Religious Broadcaster Opposed to AzCMF License Appeals to FCC, More Delay in Construction Permit.

American Educational Broadcasting (AEB) has filed an appeal of the decision of the Media Bureau of the FCC rejecting AEB's opposition to the license application of AzCMF.  After more than 1,200 days of litigation and waiting for FCC action, on October 18, 2011, the Media Bureau informed AzCMF, sponsor of Radio Phoenix,  that it was rejecting and denying all the objections and oppositions filed against the AzCMF license application.   AEB has filed for a reconsideration by the Media Bureau which will further delay final processing of the AzCMF application.  More
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Volunteer for Radio Phoenix and AzCMF

Volunteers needed for administration, production, programming, music reviews, and all the other tasks it takes to keep Radio Phoenix on the air.
You are invited to attend the next volunteer orientation meeting:

Sunday, April 20, 1:30 PM
Phoenix Center for the Arts
1202 North 3rd Street, Phoenix
(corner of 3rd and Moreland, just south of Hance Park)
At this orientation, you will learn about the organization of AzCMF and Radio Phoenix, volunteer opportunities, and our training tracks to begin your lifetime in radio.
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Radio Phoenix Apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Blackberry

Now, listen to Radio Phoenix while you walk, ride, or even in your sleep.  New FREE apps for Radio Phoenix.

iPhone and iPad
Android
 
Blackberry (note: newer Blackberry phones are not yet compatible with the new Live365 app)____________________________________________
ASU Students Put Radio Phoenix on
YouTube.
A group of students in an environmental design class at ASU have brought Radio Phoenix to YouTube after creating a colorful and informative display for the Phoenix Urban Expo at the beginning of December.  More 
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Radio Phoenix opens new studio at Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 North 3rd Street, Phoenix; Needs More Equipment 
After being without a studio for almost eight months, Radio Phoenix has found a new home at the Phoenix Center for the Arts.  Volunteers have been moving equipment out of storage, taking down the two remote studios, and reassembling everything in the beautiful Phoenix Center for the Arts location at the south edge of Hance Park.  Regular office hours have been established, do if you want to visit, just check the hours by calling 602-254-6636.

Now that we've moved into our studio and have begun more live programming, local community groups have been requesting air time, live remote broadcasts, and more opportunities to promote their organizations and events through public service announcements.  Here is what we need to upgrade our broadcasting and services and to expand our ability to meet the needs of the communities we serve.  You can make a dedicated equipment purchase donation by clicking on the paypal button below.  The Board, staff, and volunteers thanlk you for your generous contributions toward the improvement and expansion of Radio Phoenix.

8 microphone booms   @ $800
4 microphones             @ $600
computer (used)           @ $250
T1 phone system          @ $250
Remote broadcast        @ $1,500
4 channel mixer           @ $200


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 Become a Radio Phoenix member and get a custom designed Radio Phoenix  T-Shirt (in your size!!) 

Membership info here.

Support Radio Phoenix through the CAR DONATION program

Need to get rid of that old car, truck, boat, plane, or interstellar rocket?  We'll take it off your hands as easy as 1, 2, 3, and give you a big tax deduction in return.  Find out how to end that old romance.
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Radio Phoenix expands over-air broadcasting to the East Valley on KVIT, 90.7 FM.

Radio Phoenix began broadcasting "Celtic Spiral" with Laura Davidson-Crowley and "Full Moon Hacksaw" with Tom Coulson on KVIT (90.7 FM), the radio voice of the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), on Sunday, September 4, thanks to Steve Grosz, the lead teacher at the EVIT radio program, and Kaja Brown, general manager of Radio Phoenix.  KVIT has now added Pablo Gomez and his program  "Signal Flow" from 11 PM to midnight on Mondays to the Radio Phoenix roster at KVIT.   More
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High school "Feet on Street" program enters second year; Hopi students win state-wide honors 

The South Mountain High School PSA Squad will begin its second year of producing free public service announcements (PSA's) to be broadcast on Radio Phoenix.  The students at Hopi High School, an affiliate school in "Feet on the Street" garnered numerous statewide broadcasting awards. More

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Al Jazeera English rounds out Radio Phoenix news hour. 

How did Al Jazeera, mocked and bullied by former President Bush and his acolytes Rumsfeld and Cheney, change from an aider and abettor of international terrorism to a “must know” news source according to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton? Al Jazeera and Free Speech Radio News round out the daily  4 pm to 5 pm news hour.
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Radio Phoenix Membership Program 
Great benefits, discounts, and awards with the
"Radio Phoenix Membership Program." 

As easy to join as 1, 2, 3.  Just click
here.
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AzCMF Board  Meeting
Wednesday, May 16
Pyle Community Center
655 East Southern, Tempe
6:30 pm
The public is invited