The Corporation for Public Broadcasting informs KLRE it will receive a federal grant.ġ984 – KLRE becomes a member of National Public Radio. UALR receives a construction permit for a station at 89.1 MHz.ġ983 – KLRE increases power to 40,000 watts. UALR withdraws from its original application and applies for a newly available frequency.ġ982 – KLRE increases power to 8,600 watts and begins stereo broadcasting. The Arkansas Radio Reading Service for the Blind begins using KLRE's sub-carrier. Adventures in Good Music with Karl Haas premieres on KLRE.ġ981 – The Friends of KLRE broadcasts its first on-air fundraiser, Promenade '81, telling listeners they will help support the station's efforts to increase power and become a member of National Public Radio. The Arkansas Broadcasting Foundation files for the same frequency as UALR.ġ979 – KLRE expands to 16 hours weekdays and 14 hours weekends. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock applies for an FCC license.ġ978 – KLRE begins broadcasting on weekends. A grant helps KLRE begin broadcasting evening symphony programs. Students in Metropolitan's radio classes do most of the operations.ġ975 – KLRE expands its broadcast day with a start time at 6:30 a.m.ġ976 – Madison Hodges, a former anchor for KTHV-TV, is named General Manager.ġ977 – The Friends of KLRE is founded by listeners to support the station's programming. KLRE broadcasts only on weekdays from 9 a.m. Underwriters can target a specific audience by choosing the programming during which the underwriting message will air.Important Events for UA Little Rock Public Radio:ġ972 – In plans for the new Metropolitan Vocational Education Center, the Little Rock School Board votes to include a radio station to train high school students for broadcasting careers.ġ973 – KLRE FM 90.5 signs on the air at 3,600 watts mono. 88% of NPR listeners say their opinion of a company is more positive when they discover the company supports public radio. To learn more, call us at (501) 916-6400 or email Support: Become an UnderwriterĪn important contribution to quality radio is made by foundations, corporations and businesses that provide funds to underwrite the presentation of a program broadcast on KUAR 89.1 and KLRE Classical 90.5. The Challenge Grants offer to match donations dollar for dollar to compel listeners to donate, with a greater impact. KLRE/KUAR uses Challenge Grants during our on-air fundraisers to encourage listeners to donate, especially listeners who have never given before. Through planned giving, you can leave a legacy that will help insure the future of Public Radio in Arkansas.
Members help us capture the spirit of our region and enjoy recognition benefits and special event invitations. Signal Society members support the station’s annual operations and enable innovative new projects with larger annual contributions or sustaining monthly donations. And of course, your gift is tax deductible. We could not provide the programming and services our listeners expect without the financial support of individuals like you! Each and every gift, regardless of amount, is an important part of our funding. Individual contributions provide the largest portion of our annual funding, accounting for roughly 40% of our operating budget.
Don't worry - those funds come to us and your gift supports UA Little Rock Public Radio. Gifts made by credit or debit card or by bank draft will appear on your statement at University of Arkansas Foundation.
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