The Portland Radio Authority

The PRA is a non-commercial, listener supported,
online radio station. As a free form community
media source, we are committed to bringing
independent artistry and marginalized viewpoints into
regional and international view. We aim to become a
trusted source of current and historical music education,
while serving as a reflection of the Portland Arts Community.

PRA History

The PRA was originally founded in 2003 as a pirate radio station
that broadcast a low-power signal over local airwaves and
streamed content to worldwide audiences via the Web. In
2006 PRA switched to an Internet-only format after local
media interest in the station’s eclectic, regional format drew
unwanted attention to its illegal broadcast activities from the
FCC. Today, about 25 DJs play weekly two-hour shows that cover
a variety of genres, from ambient music to hip-hop to indie rock.
The station is funded entirely by DJ membership dues and contributions
from individual listeners.

PRA Managers

Operations Manager, Mike Jedlicka
Treasurer, Saffron Peters
Programming Director, Jeff Ross
Events and Outreach Coordinator, Hannah Rosenau
Communications Coordinator, Julie Showers

Email: contact [at] praradio [.org]