[grc] press release for GRC 2016

[Karen Holcomb]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media contact

Zac Smith

501-262-8757

zac at kuhsradio.org



KUHS-LP 97.9 BRINGS NATIONAL RADIO CELEBRITIES TO SPA TOWN



This October 7th, National Community Radio Celebrities will converge on the
resort town of Hot Springs, Arkansas for the 20th Anniversary of the
Grassroots Radio Conference.  The conference is held downtown Hot Springs
Oct. 7-10, 2016 at the Springs Hotel, Maxwell Blade's Theater, and Low Key
Arts. Session topics will include solar power installation, open source
software, FM transmit chains, grant writing, live remote broadcasts,
station management and much more.



The conference is an annual event of the Grassroots Radio Coalition, which
invites community radio volunteers and activists to gather and learn new
skills, discuss issues, network, and have fun. Founded in 1996, the GRC is
dedicated to preserving the grassroots nature of community radio and to
developing this medium. The conference is hosted at a different location
each year by a community radio station in the area.



“As a young station, we're honored to host the 20th annual gathering of the
Grassroots Radio Coalition,” said KUHS Station Manager Zachary Smith. “It's
a great organization that's helped pave the way for new, low-power stations
like ours.”  Launched in August 2015, KUHS is Arkansas' first and only
solar powered station. It was engineered by Bob Nagy, who will offer
courses on alternative technologies at this year's conference.



Clyde Clifford, host of Beaker Street, will present Saturday night's
Keynote Address.  Beginning in 1966, KAAY's 50,000 watt AM signal carried
Clifford's late-night program out from Little Rock up into central Canada
and down into communist Cuba.  Beaker Street developed a broad
international following and is recognized as the first underground music
program in the Midwest.



The speakers converging in Hot Springs this October are among America's
most important radio activists. Jim Ellinger of Austin Airwaves has set up
community stations in over 15 countries and will discuss his global
experiences in radio during Friday night's opening keynote. The daytime
workshops at the Grassroots Radio Conference include Music Licensing
sessions from Ken Freedman, General Manager of WFMU, FCC compliance
workshops from Michelle Bradley of RecNetworks, and Emergency Response
Strategies from Brice Phillips of Radio Katrina.  Other presenters include
Ursula Ruedenberg of Pacifica Radio, Jennifer Waits of Radio Survivor, Will
Floyd of the Prometheus Radio Project, and many more.



“Some of the best minds of community radio will be gathered together here
in Hot Springs, and we're excited to have them share their wealth of
knowledge,” Smith said. “We're also looking forward to showcasing our
little town. We think this year's conference will be truly memorable with
great presenters and lots of quirky fun.”



The 2016 GRC will kick off the evening of Friday, Oct. 7 and will continue
through Mon., Oct. 10. Breakfast and lunch will be provided throughout the
conference. Tickets are available at www.GRC2016.net
<http://www.grc2016.net/>.