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G-town Radio's Drive For The Sky - LPFM

With your support we can bring commercial-free community radio to Northwest Philadelphia.

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G-town Radio's Drive For The Sky - LPFM

G-town Radio's Drive For The Sky - LPFM

G-town Radio's Drive For The Sky - LPFM

G-town Radio's Drive For The Sky - LPFM

G-town Radio's Drive For The Sky - LPFM

With your support we can bring commercial-free community radio to Northwest Philadelphia.

With your support we can bring commercial-free community radio to Northwest Philadelphia.

With your support we can bring commercial-free community radio to Northwest Philadelphia.

With your support we can bring commercial-free community radio to Northwest Philadelphia.

Jim Bear
Jim Bear
Jim Bear
Jim Bear
1 Campaign |
Philadelphia, United States
$6,120 USD by 91 backers
$5,970 USD by 88 backers on Oct 4, 2015

G-town Radio's Drive For The Sky

Poets and performers, geeks and activists, G-town Radio is where you meet them all.  G-town Radio is the place you'll hear [and tell] the untold stories. Live and local, eclectic and streaming, we offer programming and music you won't hear anywhere else.

G-town Radio is the voice of the community in Northwest Philadelphia.

In January 2015 the FCC granted G-town Radio a lower power FM license (LPFM). Our goal of expanding our mission of non-profit, commercial free, community radio is getting closer.

G-town Radio aims to be an exceptional outlet for local content, community news, and a diverse spectrum of music. We strive to broadcast sounds, ideas, and talk not found on mainstream media. It is our belief that a strong community is one that offers a platform for neighbors, community members and listeners to share news and generate discussion on topics that impact our neighborhood, our city and the world.

Who We Are:

G-town Radio is an all-volunteer, non-profit, online radio station with over 20 different programs. You'll hear many genres of music and talk shows that cover local news, social justice, science, geek culture, and live radio plays.

What We Need

We’re on our way! We already have a generous $5000 grant.  We need to match this with at least an additional $5000. 

We need YOU!

Your financial support will enable us to procure the necessary equipment needed to get on the FM dial.

  • Transmitter equipment
  • Antenna
  • Studio to Transmitter Link
  • Rent, Insurance & Electricity for Antenna Location

The Impact

  • With your help, we will be on the airwaves broadcasting as WGGT-LP, 92.9 on the FM dial by July 2016
  • We will cover 3-5 mile radius with programming focused on Germantown and NW Philadelphia
  • Every dollar we raise goes directly into creating true community radio (did we mention we're all volunteer?)

What's At Stake

Becoming an LPFM is a once in a lifetime opportunity. If we don't succeed NW Philadelphia will most likely never have a community radio station. The power of radio is real and we're determined to make this happen. Your support is crucial to us achieving our goals.

Other Ways You Can Help

Spread the word to support vital community radio in Germantown. You can even get involved with G-town Radio. Contact us at info@gtownradio.com.

(Special thanks to Jared Whalen for producing this video.)

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Howdy Neighbor

$10 USD
Your neighborly support means the world to us. You have our eternal gratitude and endless handshakes, high fives or fist-bumps.
1 claimed

Lil'G

$25 USD
A sincere thank you AND we'll send you a G-town Radio bumper sticker with our new logo and call letters (WGGT-LP).
15 claimed
Ships to United States of America

Be an 'OG'

$50 USD
For all our 'Original Germantown' donors we have a G-town Radio t-shirt with our new logo and call letters (WGGT-LP).
13 claimed
Ships to United States of America

WATTS Up

$100 USD
Everyone at this level will receive an on-air shout out OR have your outgoing voice message recorded by a G-town Radio show host.
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.

The LPFM Experience

$200 USD
Sit-in on the show of your choosing and witness the magic of live radio.
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Radio Producer

$400 USD
Guest produce or co-host a live show on G-town Radio. WARNING: You risk being bitten by the radio bug.
1 out of 12 of claimed

In the House

$1,000 USD
These special donors will get a live broadcast from your home, event or business. G-town Radio can bring the party to you with a live broadcast. Experience live radio in your living room, block party or showroom when G-town Radio takes over.
0 out of 5 of claimed

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