Set Up A Radio Station in a Youth Centre

Brener

Hi im working with a group of young people in ballyfermot, We have an idea of setting up a radio station, Any ideas of how to go about this? do we need a licence if we only broadcast for a few hours a week? if so how much is one? How much is a transmitter if we decide not to just use web do you need a licence for web radio. And any other info i need to know to make this happen for teh young people any support greatly received.

Ham'nd'egger

Brener wrote: »

Hi im working with a group of young people in ballyfermot, We have an idea of setting up a radio station, Any ideas of how to go about this? do we need a licence if we only broadcast for a few hours a week? if so how much is one? How much is a transmitter if we decide not to just use web do you need a licence for web radio. And any other info i need to know to make this happen for teh young people any support greatly received.

Is there not two stations close to you to try and work on, West Dublin Access and Liffey Valley?

Bard

Brener wrote: »

Hi im working with a group of young people in ballyfermot, We have an idea of setting up a radio station, Any ideas of how to go about this? do we need a licence if we only broadcast for a few hours a week? if so how much is one? How much is a transmitter if we decide not to just use web do you need a licence for web radio. And any other info i need to know to make this happen for teh young people any support greatly received.

Yes you need a license if you broadcast on the airwaves, no matter how long you broadcast for. You don't need one for web radio, however you should still be paying for the right to play music. Proper radio transmission equipment is expensive.

As suggested already, I'd say it'd be a good idea to get in touch with WDAR in Ballyfermot or Phoenix FM in the Blanchardstown Centre.