Configuration of Radio Stations and Media Centres: A Practical Guide to Procurement of Technical Equipment for Community Media Initiatives
Paris: UNESCO (2004), 55 pp.
Contains illustrations, web directory pp. 38-55
"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 the "Village Radio Station" (30 watts), the cost is US-$ 7,800. The "Community Radio Station" (1 kilowatt, range normally up to 30 kilometers) costs US-$ 18,000. The technical equipment of the "Regional Radio Station" (two kilowatts, range up to 100 kilometers with a favorable location and a high transmission tower), on the other hand, already costs US-$ 100,000." (commbox).
1 Introduction, 2
2 Technological developments, 3
3 Choosing the right equipment, 9
The micro radio station -- The village radio station -- The community radio station -- The regional radio station -- Special radio stations -- Portable reporter kits -- OB and mobile recording units -- FM transmitters, masts, towers and antennas -- Link systems -- Portable vide recording systems -- Video editing systems on PC and Mac
4 Technical specifications and prices, 38
2 Technological developments, 3
3 Choosing the right equipment, 9
The micro radio station -- The village radio station -- The community radio station -- The regional radio station -- Special radio stations -- Portable reporter kits -- OB and mobile recording units -- FM transmitters, masts, towers and antennas -- Link systems -- Portable vide recording systems -- Video editing systems on PC and Mac
4 Technical specifications and prices, 38
