Learn how to start a radio station using 5 simple steps.

1. How do you start a
radio station?

2. Can be done using the
following 5 steps…

3. i) Decide where you want to
base your studio.
Do you want to start at home or rent or buy
a commercial space?

4. ii) Decide where you wish to
place your radio
transmitter.
It doesn’t have to be with your studio, as it can be based in a
remote location. Your decision may be affected by whether
you want to broadcast locally or nationally.

5. iii) Get a license from the
FCC.

6. iv) Buy necessary
equipment.
You will need:
•FM radio transmitter
•Antenna
•Coaxial cable
•Power supply
•Audio equipment

7. v) Plan the schedule of
your radio shows
You will need decide on:
•The music genres you want to play
• Show format

8. Alternatively an easier
(quicker and cheaper too)
way is to is…

9. Start an internet radio station

10. Then all you need is a
computer, some broadcast
software and a stream host.

11. To learn more about starting an
internet radio station, click here to visit
the Top Radio Automation site.