THEN WE HAVE BIG NEWS! Since first signing on the air in January 2017, Apple Country Radio, WACF 98.1FM has been broadcasting a tasty mix of music from the 60s, 70s and 80s from former office space donated to us by the Gavitt Wire & Cable Company at 20 Central Street in Brookfield. Our listeners also supported us with donations and volunteer labor while we upgraded the building’s utilities, installed Internet access, purchased initial studio equipment, and painted and cleaned the company’s former office with plans for building out a studio for live programming. In the meantime we’ve been broadcasting a tasty mix of music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

The folks at Gavitt have been actively supportive of the station and its mission. We couldn’t have made it on the air without them! But the COVID pandemic caused delays in building out our live broadcast studio, and now Gavitt company officials have recently put their property on the market—and we must relocate the station ASAP.

The challenge: We must raise at least $15,000.00 for the move:

• $5,000.00 for disassembly and relocation of the antenna and transmitter array
• $5,000.00 for build-out and renovation costs and equipment upgrades
• $5,000.00 for legal, engineering and insurance expenses, plus contingency

If we can’t raise enough funds to cover our moving expenses, we must turn in our broadcast license to the FCC—and Apple Country Radio will leave the air forever.

 If you’re a faithful listener (or even a new listener) and have waited for us to expand our programming, now is the time to pitch in! We can’t do it without you!

With your support, Apple Country Radio can finally move to our new home where it can fulfill its potential! That means expanded free, accessible, entertaining, and informative programming, including locally grown music and talk, cultural, educational and public affairs shows, news, weather and school information, and more—both over the air and online. And you won’t need a computer or cable subscription to listen!

To repeat: We must relocate our studio and antenna. Help us get there! Send your tax-deductible donation with your check or money order payable to Apple Country Radio, Inc., PO Box K300, Brookfield, MA 01506. Or donate securely online here by credit card. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.