FreiRad

In Tyrol, FreiRad shapes the local media landscape as the only and first community radio station. The station broadcasts its program over several FM frequencies, including 105.9 MHz for the greater Innsbruck area, 106.2 MHz from Völs to Telfs, and 89.6 MHz in the area from Hall to Schwaz. In terms of content, the medium stands for diversity of opinion and language, which is reflected in series such as the Spanish-language format Cafecito pa’l Pan or broadcasts of the net-policy evening.

Beyond the spoken-word programming, the community radio station focuses specifically on regional culture and calls on local artists in initiatives such as Call for local music to submit their songs and present them on the radio. In addition, the program offers contributions on socio-political topics such as urban coexistence, social infrastructure, and environmental conditions.

The platform was founded to create a space for solidarity and personal responsibility away from commercial structures. Listeners can receive the program not only via antenna but can also listen to previously broadcast contributions at any time via an online radio library.