Do you need a licence for a radio station?

No, you do not need a TV Licence to listen to the radio (including on BBC Sounds).

How much does it cost to start a small radio station?

Many stations get on the air for under $15,000 and can stay on the air for less than $1,000 per month. The main start-up expenses for a radio station are engineering fees, studio equipment for producing radio shows, and transmitting equipment for sending your signals out to the world.

How much is a radio license UK?

The licence fee is £75 for five years. Simple Site Light: This licence authorises the use of a radio system operating a base station and mobile stations within a small area (typically 1 kilometre or less). Frequencies available under this licence class are typically used for radio paging systems.

How can I legally broadcast radio?

How to Start a Radio Station

1. Apply for a frequency. It may take a long time before you’re assigned a frequency [source FCC].
2. Apply for a license. It’s illegal to operate an unlicensed radio station, even at extremely low power [source: FCC].
3. Establish a source of funding.

What licence do I need for an online radio station?

We do not regulate online-only radio services, and so these stations do not require a licence from Ofcom. However, to play any music on an online station, you will need the relevant licences from the music royalty collection agencies, PPL and PRS for Music.

Can I listen to the radio at work without a licence?

Listening to such music on a ‘personal use’ basis, through headphones, is completely legal in the workplace. But playing such music through speakers to your employees – or to the public – in a work environment is illegal unless you have the appropriate licence.

Is owning a radio station profitable?

How much profit can a radio station make? The exact profit of your radio station will obviously depend on factors ranging from audience size to programming cost to the amount of advertisers. However, the most popular local radio stations in the country are able to make over $60 million in ad revenue each year.

How much does it cost to run an online radio station?

Overall, internet radio stations often have the lowest cost, whereas you can launch a low power FM (LPFM) radio station for under $15,000 upfront. Month-to-month, you may be able to swing by with just under $1,000 of expenses.

Can I play the radio in my shop?

However, it is illegal to play music to your employees or the public in a commercial environment (office premises or a shop, for example), whether it’s via a phone system, radio, disc, TV or a Bluetooth speaker.

How far will a 15 watt FM transmitter broadcast?

At 15 watts, the range increases to 5 miles, at 40 watts to 10 miles and at 100 watts to 15 miles. The general rule of thumb is it will take four times the power to double the transmission distance. Increase the transmission range of the FM antenna without increasing the power by raising the antenna.

Do radio stations need permission to play songs?

As a noncommercial broadcast radio station (that might also stream over the Internet), you cannot simply play any music you want legally; you need permission. Fortunately, you don’t have to go around cutting checks to every band whose music you use. Rather, you can pay to license music in bulk.

Do you need a license to broadcast at very low power?

A very common question asked of the FCC is whether broadcasting at very low power requires a license. Please be aware that unlicensed operation of radio broadcast stations is prohibited, even at low powers such as 1 watt or less.

How much does a business radio licence cost?

Business Radio Licence Fee Guide Light licences New licence class Licence fee BR Simple UK licence £75 per 5 years BR Simple Site licence £75 per site per 5 years BR Suppliers Light licence £75 per 5 years Band One (55.75 MHz – 68 MHz) annual fees per 2 x 12½ kHz (or 1 x 25 kHz) channel Assignment Type Fee

How to apply for a radio or television broadcast license?

Forms to Use. After you have found a station for sale and have signed a contract to purchase the station, FCC Form 314 (Application for Consent to Assignment of Broadcast Construction Permit or License) must be electronically filed within 30 days along with the appropriate application filing fee.

What are the rules for unlicensed radio stations?

Please be aware that unlicensed operation of radio broadcast stations is prohibited, even at low powers such as 1 watt or less. The only unlicensed operation that is permitted on the AM and FM broadcast bands is covered under Part 15 of the FCC’s rules, and is limited to a coverage radius of approximately 200 feet.