Community Radio: A User's Guide to the Technology
Key Guidance
New Delhi: UNESCO (2007), 274 pp.
Contains illustrations, web directory pp. 246-254, directory pp. 255-269
ISBN 81-89218-12-3
CC BY
"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, including the functioning of radio waves, the setting up of a studio space, studio equipment, field recording equipment, transmission equipment, telecommunications and maintenance. The second section offers insights into the technical details of any kind of equipment by explaining the technical terms and concepts in an easy-to-understand language. Originally conceived for the specific context of India, this publication nevertheless serves as a helpful primer for local radio stations elsewhere." (CAMECO Update 2-2008)
SECTION A: COMMUNITY RADIO: AN OVERVIEW
1 So what is radio, and how does it work? 3
2 Technology I: Setting up a studio space, 15
3 Technology II: Studio Equipment, 39
4 Technology III: Field recording equipment, 61
5 Technology IV: Transmission equipment, 69
6 Telecommunications & other ancillary equipment, 77
7 Planning for maintenance & management, 91
8 Assessing training requirements, 101
9 CR guidelines in India and their implications, 105
SECTION B: DETAILED NOTES ON EQUIPMENT & AUDIO CONCEPTS, 121
SECTION C: APPENDICES, 231
Appendix 1: Suggested setups for CR stations, 232
Appendix 2: Audio & Radio equipment manufacturers (Global list), 245
Appendix 3: Index of advisory organizations & individuals, 254
Appendix 4: Audio & Radio equipment vendors in India, 260
Appendix 5: Useful web-based resources, 265
1 So what is radio, and how does it work? 3
2 Technology I: Setting up a studio space, 15
3 Technology II: Studio Equipment, 39
4 Technology III: Field recording equipment, 61
5 Technology IV: Transmission equipment, 69
6 Telecommunications & other ancillary equipment, 77
7 Planning for maintenance & management, 91
8 Assessing training requirements, 101
9 CR guidelines in India and their implications, 105
SECTION B: DETAILED NOTES ON EQUIPMENT & AUDIO CONCEPTS, 121
SECTION C: APPENDICES, 231
Appendix 1: Suggested setups for CR stations, 232
Appendix 2: Audio & Radio equipment manufacturers (Global list), 245
Appendix 3: Index of advisory organizations & individuals, 254
Appendix 4: Audio & Radio equipment vendors in India, 260
Appendix 5: Useful web-based resources, 265
