Rádio Alternativa FM 104.9

Rádio Alternativa FM 104.9 is a Brazilian radio station based in the municipality of Pinhalzinho, in the state of Santa Catarina, that features local content and cultural programming relevant to the Pinhalzinho community. The station identifies itself as “A verdadeira rádio da comunidade” (The true radio of the community). It was founded on February 11, 1998, and officially began operating on April 30, 2004. Rádio Alternativa FM typically offer an eclectic mix of content, including local news and information, community events and announcements, music (often including popular genres in the region like Sertanejo (Brazilian country music), especially the Raiz (traditional) style, along with other popular hits). Its goals include contributing to the democratization of media and communication, providing access to information, and institutionalizing the right to communicate.