[cr-india] Re: FM COMMUNITY RADIO QUERIES.

[fred at bytesforall.org]

Hi Joydeep, Thanks for your note. Copying this to the CR-India mailing list, a network meant to promote Community Radio in the country. Are you part of this network?

I would suggest you check out some of the UNDP/UNESCO's interesting books which give the background information on this subject. It focuses on how community radio runs in other countries. Another site you could check up is http://www.radiophony.com -- which has a lot of content that demystifies technology, including how to build a  own ultra-low powered transmitter.

Please could you get in touch with Anna University in Chennai (in particular with Mr Sridhar, who heads their audio-visual section)? He too is on the CRIndia mailing list. Search the Net for BECIL and see what options they're offering; though there could be other solutions too. 

The problem with the current 'campus radio' guidelines is that they expect students to be interested in broadcasting very serious and educational content to an area which hardly touches many listeners. Unless campus radio becomes an enjoyable and meaningful activity for young people, it is unlikely that it would be either sustainable or provide a base of future radio broadcasters who can untap this powerful medium for a country like India.

FN
 
> From: "Joydeep ghosh" <sixtone at hotmail.com>
> Date: 2004/05/18 Tue PM 12:25:54 GMT+05:30
> To: fred at bytesforall.org
> Subject: FM COMMUNITY RADIO QUERIES.
> 
> Respected sir,
>                 We are from ICFAI University,Hyderabad. Our university is 
> very keen to set up its own campus community radio station. The university 
> essentially wants to set up the station to broadcast a proper mix of 
> education and entertainment, with a greater emphasis on education. The 
> channel would also air programs on issues concerning the community.
> 
>                  As of now we are studying the feasibility of starting the 
> channel and in this regard we would require information on the following:
> 
> • Approximate cost structure for setting up the station. (50 watt)
> • Operational costs.
> • Technical requirements and vendors (for purchasing the equipments)
> • Program structure for a campus community channel.
> • Rules and regulations on advertisements (as the law is not clear)
> 
> We would also like to know as to how your channel meets the operating costs 
> of your station. We would be highly obliged if you pass on the information 
> required.
> 
> 
> 
> Regards,
> Joydeep Ghosh,
> Students Society,
> ICFAI University, Hyderabad.
> India.
> 
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