Prometheus Radio Project Spectrum Roadshow

2006
Prometheus Radio Project introduces "The Spectrum Roadshow" at The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, New York.
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A group of media reform activists with the Philadelphia-based Prometheus Radio Project visit the Capital Region to spread the word about how communities can shape their own information technology futures. There will be a 6 p.m. potluck during which they will conduct a teach-in on how to build "cantennas" for picking up wireless Internet signals, followed at 7 p.m. with a screening and talk about grassroots perspectives on media reform. For more information, visit:
http://www.thesanctuaryforindependentmedia.org/news_item.2006-03-15.2417994949
Community Wireless Pioneers To Appear In Troy: Prometheus Radio Project Introduces "The Spectrum Roadshow."
A group of media reform activists with the Philadelphia-based Prometheus Radio Project will visit the Capital Region on Thursday, March 23, 2006 to spread the word about how communities can shape their own information technology futures. They will be speaking about grassroots perspectives on media reform at 7 PM at The Sanctuary For Independent Media, 3361 6th Avenue in Troy, following a 6 PM potluck during which they will conduct a teach-in on how to build "cantennas" for picking up wireless Internet signals.
According to Prometheus organizer Dharma Dailey, "Communities can build, own, and control their communications infrastructure and that's what we'll be talking about in Troy."
The Prometheus Radio Project has first-hand knowledge of plans to build out wireless Internet access in Philadelphia, which is frequently cited as a model for other cities. They have proposed numerous strategies for making the service more affordable, more responsive and more accountable to community needs.