Different types of radio stations

What are they and how are they broadcast?

FM / DAB / Satellite FM broadcasting is a way of radio broadcasting using

frequency modulation technology. The information to
be transmitted it encoded in an electromagnetic wave
by changing the frequency of the wave. FM
broadcasting is capable of better sound than AM
broadcasting.
DAB offers more radio programmes that analogue FM
radio. They broadcast with Frequency Modulation (FM).
This is digital radio. analogue audio signals are
changed into digital signals and are transmitted as
individual channels which are shown alphabetically.
Satellite radio uses the satellites in the Earth's orbit to
transmit signals and broadcasts. Satellite radio
channels can be tuned into using TV's and freeview/
satellite TV channels.
Internet / Podcast Internet radios is radio channels also making their
broadcast available on their internet pages. companies
like ITV and BBC make their radio stations available on
their radio websites, to help attract a larger audience.
Podcasts are pre recorded audio clips that can be
viewed at anytime, usually using the internet. they are
recorded digitally and uploaded to websites or streaing
services.

Regulatory bodies

OFCOM What are they? How can they help

The regulatory body of
communications within the
UK. They regulate on
demand, TV, radio, fixed-
line telecoms, mobile and
postal services and wireless
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They are put into place
to ensure high-quality
communications
services, they
guarantee
communications are
safe and follow the law.
They help to
communicate to the
audience with the
correct use of the
language that they will

PRS What are they?
Composers, song writers
and music publishers who
licence the use of copyright
music.
They are a regulatory body
that helps students to
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Student radio What are they?
organisation
Run by volunteers that
supports the UK student
radio community. This is an
organisation run to enable,
encourage and act on behalf
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radio stations linked to
educational establishments,
as well as individual
use. This
makes sure
that they
are more
engaged and helps to
i8ncrease the popularity
of certain stations.
How can they help
Help people earn
money through
copyright and loyalty
fees. they licence the
use of copyright music
which helps balance the
value of copyrighted
music.
They provide licences
for schools, colleges,
universities crches and
playgrounds. These
grant you legal
permission to play
music on your premises
to whomever you
choose.
How can they help
They encourage
communication
between student run
radio stations which can
help the growth of a
station and improve the
quality of broadcasts.
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radio and audio projects,
and work with industry
bodies to offer advice,
support and opportunities to
our members.

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 MCPS and PRS licence. A PRS licence is the right to use
different types copyrighted music, this is moderated by the PRS.
Costings for a
Streaming Station
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Live streaming
websites that can
host our radio
station

Items for an FM Two mixing consoles, one for on air broadcasting and
radio station with one for production recording.
costings
A studio phone and phone hybrid

2 portable digital mp3 recorders, 1 gsm phone

3 networked PC's with windows 7 or 8, radio production

and playlist/ automation software/ editing/ programming

ELETEC 1000 watt FM stereo transmitter and four

broadband FM dipole antennas, providing enough power
to broadcast at a range of 50km.

Transmissions To transmit to people through FM radio you would need

needed for a FM a radio mast covering the geographical range of the
radio station college. At the college, we already have a mast that
covers the ground for announcements and fire alarms,
so this is not an issue for costs.
Difference between Part live radio is more interactive with the audience as
part live and pre- you are able to talk to them, whereas this is not an
recorded for internet option with pre-recorded broadcasts. Pre-recorded
radio means that you can upload at whatever time you want
and is best for you, this makes producing your
broadcast a lot easier.