Different types of radio stations

What are they and how are they broadcast?

FM / DAB / Satellite FM Radio is a type of radio that is broadcast via

Frequency Modulation (FM). The information to be
transmitted is encoded in an electromagnetic wave by
changing the frequency of the wave.
DAB radio is digital radio. Analog audio signals are
converted into digital signal and are transmitted as
individual channels which are shown alphabetically as
opposed to the frequency of the channel. DAB radio is
high quality audio, if the signal is not strong there will
be no audio transmitted at all.
Satellite radio uses the satellites in the earths orbit to
transmit signals and broadcasts. Satellite radio
channels can be tuned into using TVs and
freeview/Satellite TV channels.

Internet / Podcast Internet radios is Radio channels also making their

broadcast available on their internet pages. The BBC
make their radio stations available on their radio
websites, which can attract a larger audience.
Podcasts are pre-recorded audio clips that can be
listened to at any time, usually via the internet. They
are recorded digitally using a microphone and
uploaded to internet pages or to streaming services
such as iTunes.

Regulatory bodies
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OFCOM What are they? How can they help

Ofcom is the Ofcom are a UK regulations body that are set in pace
regulating body of to maintain high-quality communications services
communications in and to ensure communications are safe and abide by
the UK. They the law.
regulate TV, Radio,
video-on demand,
https://www.ofco fixed-line telecoms,
m.org.uk/tv-radio- mobile and postal
and-on- services and
demand/advice- wireless
for- communication
consumers/radio2 airwaves.
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community-radio

PRS What are they? How can they help

PRS help people earn their fair share of money
PRS is a society of through copyright and loyalty fees. They help licence
composers, the use of copyright music which helps balance the
songwriters and value of copyrighted music.
Music publishers
who license the use
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of copyright music.
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Student radio What are they? How can they help

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The SRA is an The Student Radio
organisation run by Association encourage
volunteers that communication between
supports and acts on student-run radio stations which can help
the UK Student radio development of the radio station and improve the
https://www.stude community. quality of radio shows and broadcasts.
ntradio.org.uk/

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 PRS and MCPS licence. A PRS licence is the
different types right to use copyright music which is
moderated by the PRS.

Costings for a
Streaming Station
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required)

Live streaming
websites that can
host our radio
station

Items for an FM 2 mixing consoles, one for ON AIR broadcasting and one for
radio station with production/ recording

costings
 3 Networked PCs with Windows 7 or 8, radio
production and playlist/automation
software/editing/programming

2 Portable Digital Mp3 Recorders , 1 Gsm Phone

A studio telephone and telephone hybrid

A top of the range ELETEC 1000 Watt FM stereo transmitter and four
broadband FM dipole antennas, which provide sufficient power to
broadcast to a range of 50km (depending on the height of the
antenna/site, noise, and the terrain of the local area)

Transmissions In order to transmit to people through FM radio, we

needed for a FM would need a radio mast that has a frequency covering
radio station the geographical range of the college campus. At The
Henley College, we already have a mast that covers the
college area for announcements and fire alarms, so this
would not be a problem in terms of equipment and cost.

Difference between Part live radio is more interactive with the viewers than
part live and pre- pre-recorded because there is the option to talk to
recorded for internet people. Pre-recorded is easier to produce, as you can
radio batch make and upload whenever you want. Part live is
more impulsive and in the moment, so the music that is
played might be more current and appeals to the target
audience. This is especially relevant for students, and
the lastest trends and very important and being up to
date with recent music is crucial otherwise people wont
be interest. With apps like Spotify and Shazam,
podcasts have a lot of competition.

Other information useful to setting up a radio station:

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