The number of member stations has grown to 365, from about 260 in 1983.

However, the member stations may use the local news services as a reason for even more reduction in personnel.

We check that with the people we report to - our member stations and the American public.

The cooperative provides signs and images to member stations for consistent marketing of its products.

The first minute is a music bed solely for use of the member stations.

So in 1989 the member stations voted to change the system.

Five of the 11 member stations lose money and are supported by the six others.

Core Programs - 30 or 60 minute programs produced by member stations.

Since its establishment in 1963, the organization has grown to nearly two hundred member stations.

It has more than 800 member stations, up from 635 a decade ago.