WGDR Tower Fund Launched
In 2026 we will replace our 30-year-old WGDR antenna and move it to a new, higher location in Plainfield.
This is a once in a station lifetime moment, where we will go from just 88 square miles reached by our radio signal, to over 700 square miles. The map below, in blue, shows our current tower reach. The yellow is the projected new reach. We are taking the tower from the valley to a mountaintop, and it will make a huge difference!
It will cost us around $150K to fund the cost of of the WGDR Tower project. This includes the cost of the new antenna, installation and upfit at the new tower, and cover the new operational costs for the first three years (giving us time to adjust our budget to take on these new costs).
We have raised a total of $91K (as of 10/9) toward a goal of $150K!
We have $25K secured to buy and raise the antenna from the state of Vermont.
As of October 9, we have raised an additional $66,000 from generous major donors. We are seeking investors and support from foundations we to help cover the combined costs of this new antenna, the install, and the increased costs we will incur while we build our new listener-donor base. Gifts of $5K or more, made annually, for three years, will help us make this a reality. But, we welcome gifts of any amount too!
If you are eager to support the future of community radio in Vermont with a legacy or significant gift toward the WGDR Tower Fund, please contact Llu Mulvaney-Stanak, our Executive Director at Llu@WGDR.org. Or make a gift by clicking the donate button below.