About WPPM - FAQ
Q: Where can I listen to WPPM?
You can catch WPPM at 106.5 on the FM dial in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area within about a 4 mile radius of City Hall. We stream worldwide 24/7 on the web here and on the TuneIn app.
Q: How many people are listening?
We are not able to access information about how many FM listeners are tuned in at any given time, but we know we have 800,000 people in our coverage area. However, we are able to track webstream listeners, with peak listening at about 50 listeners tuning into our most popular show. Most recently, we've averaged about 600 unique listeners tuning into our webstream per week.
Q: What is LPFM?
In January 2000, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established Low Power FM (LPFM) as a new designated class of radio station. Low Power FM radio is a non-commercial secondary radio service offered by the FCC. These licenses are for non-commercial, educational purposes and only licensed to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, or government transportation agencies.
Q: Am I able to have my own radio show on WPPM?
Yes! Because WPPM is a community radio station, we help members of the Philadelphia community get on the air. For more details, as well as requirements and stipulations, please visit wppm.phillycam.org/join.
Q: I already produce a podcast. Can I submit this content for airing on WPPM?
WPPM does not broadcast podcasts "as-is" - all programs must be formatted for FM radio. WPPM will require that your podcast be formatted to meet our Guiding Principles, abide by FCC rules and include announcing/identifiers to address our FM audience. This may require editing in post as well as pre-production considerations. Members may submit formatted podcasts to the Radio Program Manager for consideration as radio Specials prior to applying for a regular slot on WPPM.
Please contact the Radio Program Manager for details. If you would like a regular time slot on WPPM, you must complete the steps outlined towards hosting a live or pre-recorded radio program.
Q: If I produce a radio Special or a Regular Series, can I broadcast commercials or secure a sponsor for my show?
PhillyCAM holds a non-commercial, educational LPFM license for WPPM, which means we are not permitted to air commercials or language promoting the sale of goods and services. However, as a non-commercial station, we are allowed to engage in sponsorships to benefit the station through underwriting.All underwriting/sponsorships mentioned on WPPM must solely support PhillyCAM/WPPM - not individual members.
All underwriting must be approved by the Executive Director, Radio Operations Manager and Radio Program Manager.
Q: What is the radio studio equipped with?
Our radio studio is equipped with: an analog radio mixing console with inputs for 6 microphones, 2 CD players, 2 direct drive turntables and a mixer, 1 desktop studio computer, 1 Streamyard-equipped iMac with webcam, an 1/8" AUX input and a landline telephone.
*Please note that the radio studio is available to members on an appointment-only basis, with priority going to programmers with a Regular Series.