Free Radio Olympia 98.5 FM Direct Action Broadcasting Since 2001!

To broadcast in stereo, you need a device called a stereo encoder. The main reason why we don't use stereo is that a mono signal is easier to tune in even if its not coming in totally clear. In stereo, you have to use more power to put out a listenable signal.  A person listening from five miles away would need a stronger received stereo signal at their antenna to receive the same quality of signal they will get from us in mono. So mono gets out further and clearer than stereo would with same amount of power. Our mono signal is more accessible and has that great D.I.Y. aesthetic too!

* You may need to disable stereo lock or stereo muting on your receiver (if feature is present) to receive a mono signal.