Before you get started in radio
Are you interested in short wave radio? Whether it’s a hobby or you’re looking to start a business there are a few things you should check out before you get rolling. Here’s a list of the first few things to look into
Set it Up: If you want to make a business out of radio you’ve got to have more than your old sets and a transistor. You should go to smallbusiness.xo to look into other technology you’ll need and also find out what kind of permits you’ll be required to have.
Check Your Frequency: There tons of public records regarding who’s allowed to use what frequency so before you get out there and start broadcasting you’ve got to make sure you’re not stepping on any toes. Look into public filings to be sure.
Have Something to Say: The best radio stations have perspective so whether you want to play music (check copyrights) or do some sort of talk you’ll want to make sure it’s something you’re passionate about. There’s nothing worse than radio for the sake of radio.
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