National Federation of
Community Broadcasters (NFCB)

Administrative History/Information:

• Community broadcasters first meet in Seattle in 1973.
• The National Alternative Radio Konvention meets in Madison, Wisconsin in 1975 to discuss the future of community radio
• National Federation of Community Broadcasters is founded and its headquarters is set up in Washington, DC.
  • Initial mission:
    • Develop training manuals for stations
    • Help stations obtain FCC licenses
    • Promote participation of minorities and women at all levels
    • Establish the Program Exchange
  • Expanded mission:
    • Promote ideals and role of community radio in the public broadcasting system
    • Assist and advocate for the successful operation and funding of local stations and projects
    • Facilitate the production of high quality and innovative programming from diverse sources.
• Following period of reorganization and administrative changes during the 1980s, NFCB relocates to San Francisco in 1995 where it combines its operations with Western Public Radio
• Website: http://www.nfcb.org/index.jsp

Related Collection(s):

• National Federation of Community Broadcasters

Reference Shelf Materials:

Reading Room

Frank, Karen S. "Diversity: Lifeblood and Future of Public Radio." Public Telecommunications Review, Vol. 7, No. 2 (March-April 1979): 70-75. Periodicals

Mahler, Richard. "Community Radio: Its Day in the Sun." Public Telecommunications Review, Vol. 7, No. 2 (March-April 1979): 76-79. Periodicals

By Request

National Federation of Community Broadcasters. Community Radio News. 1993-present. Serials

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