Local LPFM Ritchie FM goes on air; presenter seeks partnership for emergency broadcasting
A local nonprofit announced Ritchie FM (107.9 FM) is on the air and proposed partnering with Port Richey and emergency services for resilient local communications, backup power and community outreach.
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A presenter at the Oct. 27 meeting told council that Ritchie FM, a nonprofit low‑power FM station on 107.9, is now broadcasting and offers community programming and emergency communications capacity across portions of Pasco County. The presenter said the station was solo‑funded, has achieved strong social‑media engagement and is building a directory of 1,600 local merchants for community outreach.
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