How to Make a Radio Broadcast

The radio made its debut more than a century ago and is basically unchanged from its earliest form. Sending one’s voice or broadcasting an event is what we listen to in cars and in our homes. Making a radio broadcast is much easier today than it was in radio’s early days. With a few pieces of equipment and some spare time, virtually anyone can make a radio broadcast.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Purchase a radio transmitter from an electronic supply store, such as Radio Shack. These small devices transmit a broadcast as far as the installed antennae allows. These are very crude radios, and their range is very limited.
2. Look into setting up an Internet radio station. Many websites offer individuals a chance to operate their own online radio station and provide them with a toolbox of software and tips to get up and running quickly.
3. Consider learning about and getting licensed to operate a HAM radio station. These small, high power units transmit broadcasts around the world, but require an FCC license to operate. A basic understanding of Morse code is a prerequisite.
4. Put in a resume at a local college radio station. Many small stations are shorthanded and offer training to host a broadcast or help with the radio broadcast’s production. These positions are often seasonal yet provide a venue for future broadcasting possibilities.

Tips & Warnings

• Ask around the local area to see if there are any local events that need a broadcasting host. Auctions, rodeos and public broadcasting are a few outlets to investigate.
• Practice speaking clearly and concentrate on diction.
• Obtain all permits and permissions before making a radio broadcast.