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"This booklet sets out the issues involved in digital transformation in broadcast media from the viewpoint of African media stakeholders and, especially, community radio stations. It aims to correct widespread misconceptions that analogue radio will have to be switched off in the next five years as ... more
"Radio stations have performed ‘Outside (away from the studio) Broadcasts' for decades using various telecommunications and antenna technology. Many of these resources are expensive, require a high level of technical expertise, and access to special telecommunications services. New mobile broadcas ... more
"[This book] gives you ideas for building an emergency radio network (ERN) for your community. An ERN uses small Family Radio Service (FRS) radios or combined FRS/General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) radios for members of the community. The community relay station can be (1) a basic or "fancy" ham st ... more
"According to the foreword, 'this manual is designed to accompany you in the demystification of each piece of equipment usually found in community radio stations'. This is exactly what the guide does. The first section provides an overview of all relevant technical questions to non-technicians, incl ... more
"This book explains in easy-to-comprehend language the basic concepts of applicable architectural and interior design elements as guidelines for space planning; building infrastructure; layout schemes for offices and technical facilities; colors, materials, and finishes; lighting; and scheduling. A ... more

How to Build a Radio Station

Bromley: Lulu (2006), 194 pp.
"This book is a real novelty: it is not – like many other publications – about radio production or radio management, but about the requirements for building of a radio station. The author has been involved in establishing many radio stations, both big and small ones, for 16 years, and he summari ... more
"Die moderne Kommunikation hat eine weltumspannende Medienkultur geschaffen. Diese beginnt im neunzehnten Jahrhundert, führt von der Verlegung des ersten Tiefseekabels bis zu den ersten Satelliten und weiter zur Oberfläche der Web-Welt, die den Erfahrungswandel der Medien als Interface-Kultur äst ... more

Dictionary of Publishing and Printing

London: Black, 3rd ed. (2006), 290 pp.
"This tutorial is intended to help non-engineers who want to learn something about the technicalities of radio and television. It should also be useful for engineers in training, or those in technical occupations who want an overview of areas outside their area of expertise. We explain the jargon of ... more
"Have you ever thought about setting up a small FM broadcast station for your community and considered such an endeavor much too involved and expensive? This book demonstrates that it is not - and, it will inspire you to make the effort." (Back cover)
"An easy-to-read introduction for non-technical people. It contains concrete suggestions for the necessary equipment according to the planned range of the radio station. The cost of technical equipment for the "Micro Radio Station" (15 watts, up to 5 km range) is only US-$ 1,100 (as of 2004). For th ... more

Broadcasters' User Manual

Geneva: DRM (2004), 56 pp.
"El tema principal de este libro es la combinación de Internet y la radio, que ofrece un rango potencial y nuevo de posibilidades para los proyectos de comunicación para el desarrollo. Sus 17 capítulos examinan algunos proyectos que incorporan radio e Internet y los agrupan en tres amplias catego ... more
"The cases presented in this book are among the first examples of the convergence of radio and new ICTs for development, and the book underscores the significant potential of the combination. In this convergence, radio promises to take on even greater significance and value. For this reason, we beli ... more