WVBI applies for more power...
WVBI's operator (The Preservation Association of Beaver Island or PABI) has filed an application with the FCC for improved facilities for the station. If the application is granted, WVBI will increase power from 43 watts to 3,000 watts and will provide "listen inside" coverage to just about every location on the island. It will also move down the FM dial from 100.1 to 91.9. A copy of the application and information about the improvement in coverage that will happen if the application is granted are available online.
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Coming up on WVBI
WVBI is an independent, nonprofit, community-run radio station 100% staffed by volunteers. Our programming brings you entertainment with news, current events and information features that keep you up to date. Our own Cottage Mix—a blend of music designed to appeal to everyone at your up-north home—includes pop, oldies, country, Celtic, folk, jazz and island artists. News updates cover events near and far while our current events reports keep you up to speed on island events. Thrown into the mix are feature news programs, essays from island writers, tech tips and more.
Tech Tip
Weekdays at 8:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Tech Tip
Wednesday after the news at 7 am, 3 & 6 pm, Midnight, 3 & 4 a.m.
Film Dive
Fridays after FSN at 5:00 p.m.
Community Calendar
Weekdays at 9, Noon, 3 and 6.
Island Reflections
Weekdays at 12:30, 6:30, 9:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Add your ideas and talent to the mix
WVBI sounds best when it is local. Is there something you'd like to hear on your community radio station? Let us know about it. Or help make it. We can show you how to produce your own show live or recorded in our studios or even recorded in your home, whether your home is here or far away. That’s right. You don’t even have to be on the island to add your voice to the mix. No matter where you are it’s easy and fun to bring your ideas to life right here on WVBI.
You can help
We’re counting on it. As a non-profit, community radio station we depend on local supporters like you to keep the Voice of Beaver Island on the air. Please join your fellow islanders from near and far who are investing to assure the future of the best radio station on the planet.
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