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Hey /diy/guys

I have currently become interested in radio stations and finding out what it would take to begin broadcasting my own music locally around my campus and city. I have done a bit of reading, and what I am most concerned with is the equipment to get started. The bare basics. If anybody has any stories, resources, etc. I would love to see them.

TL;DR What are the necessary pieces of equipment to broadcast over local radio waves

>> No.622635

>>622634
A licence from the FCC

>> No.622637

>>622635
He's right, you know.

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622654

I'll assume you're not going to be a twat and you're going to be diligent enough to use unoccupied frequencies and not stomp on harmonics. Remember: if you're a dick for long enough the FCC will literally send a van and hunt you down.

Box: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VZOUX4/

Antenna: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002NRJOU/

>> No.622659

You'd be better off hosting an online radio show. Radio is going that way now anyways.

>> No.622772

>>622634
http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/licensing

>> No.623111

http://blockyourid.com/~gbpprorg/lpfm

>> No.623128

>>622654
Most of that Chinese stuff has a dirt output because its based on the Rohm BH series chips designed for flea power RF modulators.

>>622772
>Implying this is even in the USA

>> No.624114

>>623128
>Implying this is even in the USA
I can confirm australia will send around some feds from acma if you are broadcasting on a bandwidth someone else owns.
>keep the signal weak anon, like wifi weak

>> No.624225

Hey OP look into low power FM with the FCC. They just opened up a bunch of frequencys for nonprofit
S which you could do for your home town or college. I have a family member who I help that runs a low power FM station. When I get home and off this phone I will post more info.