Radio has a powerful impact on a community.
It allows individuals to share their experiences, and causes a community to have a common forum. Purchased in 1996, WRTE had only 8 watts. After two years of meeting with FCC Commissioners, engineers and lawyers, WRTE's wish was finally granted with a power increase that brings them to 73 watts. Radio Arte deserves this because potential listeners should not be deprived of such a wonderful and unique station. 427,000 Chicagoans will now be able to tune in the innovative programs produced by young people.