Springfield affiliate of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, organized in 1980. Aired half hour programs on WSSR-FM. Associated with SSU's Studies in Social Change Committee.

Over 35 audio tapes of Crystal Radio productions. Producers include Harv Koplo, Doug Nicodemus, Cat Feral, Ron Sakolsky, Kathy Mastroddi, David Lasley, and Center for Alternative Education. Topics include home birth, religion, Native Americans, "Grass Roots Group of Second Class Citizens," Ibis, incest, Latin America, women, migrants in Illinois, radicalism, and New Wave, Blues and African music. Of note is "Dan Damage," a simulated meltdown at Clinton Nuclear Power Plant by Doug Nicodemus, which created international publicity and local controversy when it was partially aired. Some work tapes are also included.