Different types of radio stations

What are they and how are they broadcast?

FM / DAB / Satellite FM FM (Frequency Modulation) broadcasts on

high quality audio. It is very mobile and is
usually found in cars, homes and many vehicles
DAB DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) it is a
radio based around networking that allows
people to tune into more stations whilst keeping
high quality audio. Within this, there is no
interference, no retuning and allows things such
as pictures within the broadcast.
Satellite a radio service that uses satellite to
broadcast its programming

Internet / Podcast
Internet Online Radio is used to listen to
broadcast when connected to the internet,
anywhere you go. Broadcasts can be streamed
and can be used on devices such as phones,
laptops etc.
Podcast (downloaded broadcasts) it is a place
where you can download broadcasts. You can
listen to it on the go where you may not have
Wi-Fi to listen to it online.

Regulatory bodies
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OFCOM What are they? How can they help

They regulate TV, radio and They can help by
videos to ensure they follow promoting the station
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PRS What are they?
PRS are a third party body
that can offer organisations
the rights to use
copyrighted music. This
means the company
registering for the license
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doesnt have to go through
c.com/users/business
and letting
us create a
broadcast.
They can
provide a service so we
can create the
broadcast as long as we
give an interesting idea
that falls within the law.
How can they help
They will allow us to
play copyrighted and
popular music on our
show. It will save us
time and let us bring a
variety of music to the
show.
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Student radio What are they? How can they help

organisation
They are there to give
support and advice to
anybody involved in running
An educational radio station.
They also work to increase
https://www.studentra participation in radio.
dio.org.uk/
They are an
organisation that will
provide us with tips and
information on how to
improve our station.

Setting up an online or FM station

http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/settingupanonlineradiostation.html
http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/startaradiostation.html
http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/communityradiocosts.html

Things to consider
Music copyright (2 If you are going to broadcast music over the
different types internet you need a licence from the MCPS-
PRS alliance which protects the interest of
songwriters, composers and publishers.

To broadcast music over the internet you also need a

PPL license, this looks after the interest of performers
and record labels.
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BT Telephone 11
Line Installation 8

BT Business Line 22
Rental (18.60 p/m) 3 223

BT Broadband
Unlimited Rental 18 21
p/m 6 216

SHOUTCast Server (20 12

listeners @ 128kbps) 0 120

Internet Router 70

Desktop Computer and 45

monitor 0

PRS-MCPS Webcasting
Limited Online
Exploitation Licence 14
(Band A) 2 142

PPL Webcaster Licence

broadband, streaming hardware and licences.

Studio equipment
An audio mixing desk with enough microphone and
music channels
Music playback: Either a computer to play MP3 files, or
a couple of CD Players
A Microphone (or multiple mics for guests), plus mic
stands
Headphones
Speakers and a speaker amplifier
Cabling and connectors to connect it all together
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Items for an FM Microphone 170

radio station with Microphone stand - 20
costings Computer to record the audio - 1000

Transmissions
needed for a FM
radio station

Difference between The difference is that if the audio is live it can not be
part live and pre- edited due to it going straight out to the audience
recorded for internet instead of it going through a editing platform where
radio parts of the radio talks that are boring or offensive can
be edited out so that it doesnt have a negative effect
on the radio station.
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