ISSUES TO CONSIDER WITH THE SET UP OF A FM RADIO STATION

If you are considering how to set up a FM radio station in Australia, it is essential to bear in mind some important issues, which include:

  • How to structure the radio station
  • What personnel you will need
  • Where will the studio be located
  • Where will the transmission equipment be located
  • What type of FM license to apply for

Additionally, many customers come to us with questions including:

  • How exactly to go about the set up of a FM radio station
  • What organisations do you need to get in contact with
  • What the obligations are when it comes to music royalties and licensing
  • What are the approximate costs to establish a broadcasting FM radio station and what is it likely to cost on an ongoing basis
  • How does one go about obtaining a FM frequency
  • What studio and transmission equipment is needed
  • What are the differences between FM, AM and low power FM
  • Whether to apply for a commercial, community or low power FM narrowcasting license.

... plus many other issues.

We can provide you with assistance on these issues and much more. If you are wanting information on how to set up a FM radio station, it is essential to obtain expert advice to help guide you through the process.

Here at Mulcher Broadcasting, we have considerable experience providing not only advice during the initial stages of developing radio stations, but can also perform certain installations ourselves as well as supply you with all the necessary equipment to get on air. We have built a reputation for quality FM radio station installations, as have proven ability to work within tight budgets.

For further information on how to start up a FM radio station in Australia, please follow this link to get started.




Mulcher Broadcasting
A division of HoganWest
Suite 31/278 Church Street
Richmond, VIC 3121
Phone: 1300 781 138


New Zealand office:
Mulcher Broadcasting
A division of HoganWest
PO Box 71, Kawerau 3169
New Zealand
Phone: 0800 876 875

Email: info@themulcher.com.au

 

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