WBCR-LP 🇺🇸

WBCR-LP, broadcasting at 97.7 FM, is a Low Power FM (LPFM) community radio station serving Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Licensed to Berkshire Community Radio, Inc., WBCR-LP operates as a non-commercial, volunteer-driven station focusing on the interests and needs of South Berkshire County. The station’s limited broadcast range of a few miles allows it to focus on hyper-local content, differentiating it from larger commercial stations. WBCR-LP provides a platform for diverse programming, including music, talk shows, public affairs, and specialty shows. Music programming features local artists, independent music, and genres not regularly heard on commercial stations, such as world music, folk, blues, and jazz. Talk shows cover local issues, community leader interviews, arts, culture, and social justice. Public affairs programming includes coverage of local government meetings and forums. Specialty shows are dedicated to specific interests such as gardening, health, or history. Berkshire Community Radio, Inc., the licensee for WBCR-LP, is responsible for the station's operations, fundraising, and compliance with FCC regulations. As a community radio station, WBCR-LP relies on listener donations, grants, and local sponsorships (underwriting) for funding, rather than traditional advertising. WBCR-LP plays a vital role in Great Barrington by providing a voice for local residents, promoting local arts and culture, informing the community about local issues, and creating a sense of community.