ISSUES TO CONSIDER WITH THE SET UP OF A FM RADIO STATION

When you are considering whether to set up a FM radio station in the United Kingdom, it is essential to bear in mind a number of important points. These include:

• How best to structure the radio station
• What personnel will be required
• Where the studio should be located
• Where your FM transmitter should be located (whether at your studio location or a remote site)
• Which type of FM license to apply for

In addition, many of our customers come to us with questions surrounding these issues involved with the set up of a FM radio station:

• The differences between UK Local Commercial, RSL, and Community Radio licenses.
• Organizations you need to make contact with
• What obligations there are with regards to paying royalties and music licensing
• Approximate costs to establish a FM radio station and ongoing costs
• The exact process to obtain a FM frequency
• What transmission and studio equipment is needed
• What parts of the UK that it is virtually impossible to start a new radio station in
• Whether to apply for a non-commercial or commercial FM license

... plus many other issues.

We can help resolve all these issues and provide additional information to help you out. If you are considering how to set up a FM radio station in the UK, is is critical to obtain professional advice and guidance at the outset, to ensure you fully understand the process and all that it involves.

We have extensive experience providing consultancy services for people wanting to develop radio stations. We have built a reputation for quality installations as well as an ability to work within tight budgets.

Click on this link to get started on the process and receive information you need to set up a FM radio station.

Mulcher Broadcasting
A division of HoganWest
Suite 727, Office 6, Slington House
Rankine Road, Basingstoke
RG24 8PH

Email: radio@themulcher.co.uk

Phone: 020 7084 6200

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