Public radio stations are licensed by the FCC. Because the radio waves are owned by the people, the radio stations are supposed to serve the people. The FCC’s licensing operations attempt to ensure this. All licensed public radio stations are to serve the community’s needs. This idea of service justifies government funding for public radio stations. While the government is willing to help fund public radio stations, they provide only a small part of a station’s revenue. Stations generate revenue through their programming and fans. Individual benefactors and businesses contribute largely to radio stations. People are often willing to donate to their favorite radio station. Fans tuning in also hear advertisements over the air, generating the station money. As a part of the community, radio stations also host a great deal of events. Though these events often help to create money for the station, most include a fundraiser of some sort.
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