Frequently Asked Questions about WRAS

Q: Is WRAS broadcasting on-line?
Q: Who can hear WRAS?
Q. When can I come pick up a CD/tickets/shirt that I won over the air?
Q. I want to hear my music on your radio station, who do I send it to?
Q. I like/hate/have a suggestion/comment about the station. Where do I send them?
Q. Do you post playlists?
Q. Where is the radio station?
Q. Where can I get cool WRAS swag?
Q. I heard some information I needed on a PSA and didn't have the chance to write it down. Who do I contact?
Q. Who do I contact about tickets/stuff I've won over the air/guest lists?
Q. Can my band play live?
Q. What do I do if I win concert tickets over the air?
Q. How much are your advertising rates?
Q. How do I become a DJ?








Q: Is WRAS broadcasting on-line?
A: Currently, no. But we hope to be doing so within the next year. We recently acquired the equipment to run an automated format which will assist us in getting online; however, we are still trying to figure out how to comply with FCC regulations dealing with broadcasting online. There was an agreement in May, 2003, to allow non-commercial stations to stream their on-air signal at a reasonable cost. What the agreement did not change was the parts of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that have some crazy rules, like not playing more than 3 songs from the same CD in a 3 hour period, not announcing song titles ahead of time, and other restrictions which would prohibit us from streaming most of our specialty shows. We're still looking at ways to deal with the restrictions.

Q: Who can hear WRAS?
A: Because WRAS has 100,000 watts our coverage is HUGE. We cover nearly all of North Georgia and it's not uncommon
to be able to pick up WRAS in Auburn, Alabama. Our coverage map shows the span of our signal:

Q: When can I come pick up a CD/tickets/shirt that I won over the air?
A: Our office is open Monday through Friday from approximately 10 am until 5 pm. Please call the office to make sure someone is in there at 404-413-1630. Please, please, PLEASE come by and pick up your prizes as soon as you can because stuff that is left over by the end of the semester ends up as raffle prizes at our benefit concerts.

Q: I want to hear my music on your radio station, who do I send it to?
A: All music submissions must be mailed as HARD copies (CDs or vinyl) and we do NOT accept singles or MP3s. Mail all submissions to:
WRAS-Atlanta
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4049
Atlanta, GA 30302-4048

Q: I like/hate/have a suggestion/comment about the station. Where do I send them?
A: Please email our General Manager at bmncaper@aim.com.

Q: Do you post playlists?
A: Currently, no, but we post our weekly charts. However, you can view playlists for specialty shows by clicking here to view a list of specialty shows with links to their show websites and/or hosts.

Q: Where is the radio station?
A: Album 88 is located on Georgia State University's campus on the second floor of the University Center. The only room accessible to guests is our office which is located in suite 280 University Center. That's where you pick up stuff you won on the air.

Q: Where can I get cool WRAS swag?
A: To get some Album 88 stickers for free send a self-addressed stamped envelope to our mailing address and we'll
send you back some stickers! We are currently ordering a new run of stickers so requests may take longer to fulfil. We have black tote bags for sale for $5 each. We are ordering more tshirts which should be available mid-February for $10 each. If you come by our office we have stickers out and 1" buttons. Check the website soon for images of out tote bag and tshirt logo.

Q: I heard some information I needed on a PSA and didn't have the chance to write it down. Who do I contact?
A: Email our PSA Director at 885psa@gmail.com and they'll be more than happy to help you out.

Q: Who do I contact about tickets/stuff I've won over the air/guest lists?
A: Contact our Promotions Director at wraspromo@gmail.com for any concerns about guestlists, give-aways, and interviews.

Q: Can my band play live?
A: No. BUT you can schedule a recorded interview/performance; however, we'd like to hear your music first. Send us your latest release
if you haven't already. Contact our Promotions Director for interview consideration. If you're local, check out the Georgia Music Show for more information.

Q: What do I do if I win hard copy concert tickets over the air?
A: If you won a hard copy ticket to a show you'll need to pick it up at the Album 88 office. We're open Monday through Friday from about 10 am until 5 pm. See GSU's driving directions page for directions. Please call the office before you arrive to make sure someone is in there! (404-413-WRAS) Bring an ID with you, too.

Q: Do you want to advertise with us?
A: Because we're non-commercial we do not air commercials or advertisements on our station. For more information on what we DO air
visit our PSA page. You can also contact our Promotions Director about underwriting via email at wraspromo@gmail.com.

Q: How do I become a DJ?
A: First off- are you a Georgia State University student? Are you currently enrolled in at least 6 hours towards a degree? Have you completed at least one semester at GSU? Do you have a GPA of at least 2.0? If you answered YES to all the above questions check out the steps to becoming an Album 88 DJ: