With radio for all, people can hear what’s happening and they can begin to change the world and their lives.
Future of Radio Stations
The future of radio stations have been under threat for years, but they’re still here, going strong, and will be for many more years to come. Video killed the Radio Star, but radio is the star and it’s still here more than 30 years after The Buggles sang about it. Radio is firmly here to stay, and stay it will, although it may find that it has to change with the times just a little.
Why Radio Stations are Important
Radio stations have been, and continue to be a very intricate part of our society. They inform us, they entertain us, and they allow us to have our say. Radio stations are incredibly important, and we’ll let you into a few more reasons why.
Public Radio Stations
Public radio stations don’t rely on government funding, they don’t rely on commercialization (well actually sometimes they do!) they rely on us, the people, the listeners. They contribute to the rich pattern of our lives, and in return we contribute to their funding. Well, at least it cuts down on the amount of annoying advertising the listeners have to endure.
What Micro Radio Stations Are
If you thought that Micro radio stations were very tiny radio stations that listen to Ant Music you might be right, but there is another type of Micro radio station (Pirate radio – ring any bells?) which you might be interested in hearing about.
Start Community Micro Radio Station
Nothing that’s worth doing ever comes easy, right? That’s right. Well, if you wanted to start a community micro radio station it wouldn’t come easy either, but it sure would be a lot of fun. Why not have a look at the sorts of things you would need to consider before setting out on the rocky road to the airwaves.
Legal Advice for Starting Micro Radio Station
The trouble is with many micro radio stations, they’re not, er, well, they’re not exactly legal. That’s because it’s so darned difficult, the FCC certainly don’t make life easy for the micro radio station masters. Plenty of people are trying to change all that, but until they manage, best take a look at this legal advice.
Microbroadcasting vs. Traditional Radio Station
Radio is radio right? Well, no not really. There are different types of radio, just like there are different types of potatoes or cheese, but they’re all equally tasty, in their own way. Maybe you should take a look at some of the differences between microbroadcasting and your more traditional type of radio station.
Different Types of Radio Broadcasting
Different types of radio broadcasting for different types of broadcast. Some are national, some are local, some are extremely local, but all are great and necessary. Don’t forget the vital hazard warnings which can be broadcast over national radio, there’s no quicker way to let the nation know about an impending hurricane, for example.
Radio Station Organizations and Resources
Here you’ll find loads more radio links and resources, where you can find out about the FCC (if you wanted to!) and loads of information on Micro or Pirate radio (Captain Jack Sparrow definitely not included).