jacksonbart Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Just curious, would be intrested in your take. I already have a job, but would love to get a LPFM license and start broadcasting locally. The technology is there. If there is no profit then ASCAP can't make a take is how I have read the law. Edited February 15, 2014 by jacksonbart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted February 15, 2014 Moderators Share Posted February 15, 2014 Does a high school radio station count? Actually, there's a guy who works at Klipsch who was heavy into radio in his past life. I'm sure he'd be happy to talk shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Watching with interest.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Do you meet the initial criteria? It looks as though random joe's aren't eligible. http://www.fcc.gov/guides/low-power-fm-radio-lpfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) No, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night... ...Sorry, couldn't resist Edited February 15, 2014 by Rick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I've been told I have a face for radio . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 In college I used to hang out at our radio station. It was in the basement down the hall from the practice rooms. Reading the AP wire and making suggestions was way better than practicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I was a DJ for the local radio station back when I was a teenager. Man that was a long time ago. Lots of fun though. I had worked there a couple of weeks when the station manager surprised me with a check. I had never discussed money with them. I could not imagine having that much fun and getting paid for it too!! Bob Crites 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Just curious, would be intrested in your take. I already have a job, but would love to get a LPFM license and start broadcasting locally. The technology is there. If there is no profit then ASCAP can't make a take is how I have read the law. Don't know but if there are legal issues with radio broadcasting, an Internet station may be feasible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickFL Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I worked in radio as on air talent for a series of stations leaving the industry in 2004 (I left the flagship Cox station in CT after 15 years). I saw changes in technology changing opportunities in the industry. The change from analog to digital changed how stations could supply product from local to network and if you have been following the industry you will see most stations are owned now by just a few companies. I jumped ship and changed to IT work because i saw the writing on the wall. I have to say that college radio where i started was my happiest memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks for the feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 A couple of years ago, I attended an open house at the local CBC Radio One studio. I was a bit surprised to see that there were no technicians, just the three or four on-air persons. It seems the equipment is very reliable these days. Also, some of the content comes in online, like the national news, for example, and some is sent East online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve sells Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 done some radio work in my younger years. IF ya wanna get rich, buy a lottery ticket, the odds are better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Worked radio off and on from 1969 to 1975, including my time in the Armed Forces Radio and Television Network in SEA. Moved on when I found there were three good paying jobs in radio: 1. Being Don Imus 2. Owning the station 3. Sales Wasn't number one material, no money for number two, and three was downright unappealing. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 This topic still intrigues me because I've got a pretty eclectic library and a 120ft tower right outside of my listening room. As an individual, I cannot apply for the appropriate license. It also seems pretty restrictive with these requirements: an obligation to broadcast at least 12 hours each day; and an obligation to broadcast at least eight hours of locally-originated programming each day. Additionally, there's only a broadcast radius of 1-3.5 miles, depending on 10W or 100W station. It might be easier to just setup an internet based streaming station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Those requirements seem to be designed to keep small stations off the air, by requiring it to be your full-time job, without sufficient broadcast range to make any commercial income possible. The Internet sure does sound like the sensible and practical alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Yes, I did.... However, I quit after one day because it screwed up my meal time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Most stations are automated, and local origination just means you aren't rebroadcasting. Just hook up your server and let'er rip... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Don't recommend it, but the FCC doesn't have remotely the resources to actually police the airwaves. As long as you aren't blocking another station and no one complains, the odds of getting caught are slim to none. I run an illegal FM transmitter for my household distribution. It's only a watt, but 4 times the allowable. Ramsey has kits up to a 100 watts...which in a small town will pretty well cover it with a decent antenna. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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