Low Power FM For Dummies (eBook)

Sharon M. Scott is the Co-Founder and General Manager of ART FM / WXOX 97.1 FM Louisville, a noncommercial radio station committed to providing access to the airwaves for creative and experimental use. Scott's radio-advocacy has been covered by sources such as The New York Times, The Hill, and The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Lighting the Fuse: Getting High Impact from Low Power 5

Chapter 1: Getting High Impact from Low Power 7

Chapter 2: Finding or Founding Your Nonprofit 19

Chapter 3: Getting Permission to Broadcast 39

Part 2: Countdown to Blastoff: Launching Your Broadcast 59

Chapter 4: Firing Up Your Frequency 61

Chapter 5: Weaving Your Webcast 75

Part 3: Staying in Orbit: Building a Station That Endures 89

Chapter 6: Where the Magic Happens: Building a Studio with a Spark! 91

Chapter 7: Cranking It Up: Developing Your Music Collection 111

Chapter 8: Going for the Gold: Developing Station Income 127

Chapter 9: Holding the Line: Managing Station Expenses 141

Part 4: Star Systems: (Low) Power to the People! 157

Chapter 10: Keeping It Legit: Broadcasting Rules and Responsibilities 159

Chapter 11: It's Showtime! Developing Programming and Taking It Live 175

Chapter 12: Forming the Band: Building Your Crew 197

Part 5: Riding the Waves: Ups and Downs in Community Broadcasting 209

Chapter 13: Understanding Murphy's Law of Radio 211

Chapter 14: Cultivating Community Connections 225

Chapter 15: Connecting with Listeners Locally and Worldwide 241

Part 6: The Part of Tens 255

Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Fill Dead Air (and Come Alive!) 257

Chapter 17: Ten Epic Radio Broadcasts 265

Chapter 18: Ten Inspiring Insights from Low Power FM Station Founders 275

Appendix A: Directory of Low Power FM Radio Stations 285

Appendix B: Glossary 293

Index 299