Subscribing to the Radio Talking Book Service

The WKAR Radio Talking Book service is available to individuals who meet some or all of these qualifications:

• The individual cannot read or effectively use conventional printed material as a result of visual, physical or cognitive limitations.
• The individual has any of the following physical conditions: macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, dyslexia.

The special radio receiver needed to listen to Radio Talking Book programs is loaned free-of-charge to individuals who qualify for the service.

A Special Radio

Listening to WKAR Radio Talking Book requires a special radio receiver with one channel preset to receive the WKAR RTB signal (a sub-channel carrier band of 90.5 FM WKAR). Some models of radio can also be used to listen to standard FM broadcasts, such as 90.5 FM WKAR.

It's Free

The RTB radio is loaned by WKAR to the listener at no charge. WKAR retains ownership of the RTB Radio. The RTB radio is to be returned to WKAR when the service is no longer desired, so that others may enjoy the benefits of WKAR Radio Talking Book.

To Request the WKAR RTB Service, please contact:
Brad Walker, BradW@wkar.org 517 432-3120 ext 346

Or Listen Online

WKAR Radio Talking Book can also be heard online, in streaming MP3 format. Online listening is a service for the visually impaired and others who have difficulty reading. It is not for use by the general public.