Continuous Listening Stream
Continuous Listening Stream is a member benefit that gives eligible donors and supporters access to uninterrupted radio during KQED’s radio fundraising drives.
Do I have access to Continuous Listening Stream?
If you are a sustaining member or donate at the Signal Society level or higher, you are eligible for Continuous Listening Stream.
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How do I access Continuous Listening Stream?
To access Continuous Listening Stream, use the KQED mobile app or KQED.org. Sign in from the “My KQED” tab using and you will automatically hear the Continuous Listening Stream from the “Listen” tab for the duration of the drive. As an eligible member, anytime you are logged into the KQED app or website you will automatically hear the Continuous Listening Stream during all member drives.
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What is Continuous Listening Stream?
Continuous Listening Stream is a live stream of KQED Public Radio that runs at the same time as our regular on-air radio fundraising drives, but omits interruptions.
As a special benefit, sustainers and Signal Society members are given complimentary access to Continuous Listening Stream in appreciation for their support. Not yet a sustainer? Join today and your access to Continuous Listening Stream starts as soon as you receive your email confirmation.
How to Access
If you are a KQED sustaining member:
- You are automatically eligible for Continuous Listening Stream
- Sign in from the “My KQED” tab using and you will automatically hear the Continuous Listening Stream from the “Listen” tab for the duration of the drive.
- As an eligible member, anytime you are logged into the KQED app or website you will automatically hear the Continuous Listening Stream during all member drives.
For new members:
- When you submitted your donation to KQED or became eligible for access to the Continuous Listening Stream during a radio fundraising drive, an email confirmation with your access code was sent to the address you gave us. Emails are usually sent immediately, but can take up to 10 mins to reach your inbox.
Eligible members can also listen to the Continuous Listening stream by logging in with their eligible KQED account in our mobile app. You can download our free mobile app at kqed.org/apps.
Your access is valid through an entire fundraising drive. Continuous Listening Stream is accessible on up to four compatible web browsers via your computer, tablet and/or smartphone.
FAQs
What do I need to log into Pledge-Free Stream on my phone or computer?
- The email address you shared with KQED when you completed the online donation form.
- The Continuous Listening Stream access link we sent you by confirmation email.
How many browsers can I use Pledge-Free Stream on?
You can access Continuous Listening Stream on up to four browsers. Just use the access link we emailed you in your donation confirmation email and enjoy uninterrupted KQED programming!
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