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OBJECTIVE OF COMMUNITY RADIO STATION
Community Radio Station can be used for agriculture and farming, improved health and sanitation, combating
HIV/AIDS, enhancing the empowerment of women, educating the people from various fields and communities
and reversing the loss of environmental resour
community development. The achievement of these objectives is vital to bridge the growing gap between the
less developed societies and the industrialized world
Government shall grant licenses to eligible applicants, free of cost. However, they shall have to pay
spectrum fee to Wireless Planning and Coordination department of Ministry of communication. The
spectrum fee shall be decided by WPC from time to time.
Initially licenses shall be granted for a period of five years only. Government may extend the period of
license at its discretion.
OBJECTIVE OF COMMUNITY RADIO STATION
HIV/AIDS, enhancing the empowerment of women, educating the people from various fields and communities
and reversing the loss of environmental resour
Community Radio Station can be used for agriculture and farming, improved health and sanitation, combating
ces. This can start a mass moment for use of media for
gap between community development. The achievement of these objectives is vital to bridge the growing the
.
less developed societies and the industrialized world
Government shall grant licenses to eligible applicants, free of cost. However, they shall have to pay
spectrum fee to Wireless Planning and Coordination department of Ministry of communication. The
spectrum fee shall be decided by WPC from time to time.
Initially licenses shall be granted for a period of five years only. Government may extend the period of
Community Radio Station
HIV/AIDS, enhancing the empowerment of women, educating the people from various fields and communities
ces. This can start a mass moment for use of media for
can be used for agriculture and farming, improved health and sanitation, combating
to bridge gap between community development. The achievement of these objectives is vital the growing the
Government shall grant licenses to eligible applicants, free of cost. However, they shall have to pay
spectrum fee to Wireless Planning and Coordination department of Ministry of communication. The
Initially licenses shall be granted for a period of five years only. Government may extend the period of
The composition of the programming of the Community Radio Stations will be in terms of
dissemination of information, lectures, debates and other formal and non
cause. The programme shall follow AIR Code.
The community radio stations (CRS) shall be operated in FM (frequency modulation) mode. The power
of FM Transmitters of CRS will be 100 Watts or less. In certain cases, the power can go upto 250 Watts
(ERP). These Radio Stations will be able to provide high quality Radio Servic
10-20 KM.
The tower which is used to mount the antenna on its top shall be of a maximum height of 30 meters.
There are other technical parameters set for various equipment used such as transmitter, tower, antenna
etc. which are to be taken care by the implementing agency.
Why you need CRS: Type of Programmers
� Identity (AIR, Radio City), logo, signature tune.
� Farming and agriculture programmes
� Health programmes; hygiene, vaccination, Siddha medicine, Naturopathy and Ayurveda
� Programmes highlighting consumer issues: Consumer Act, rights and
� Educational programmes for benefit of students. Re
� Programme on up liftment of poor and socially challenged
� Infotainment
� Social awareness
� Job/ career opportunities for students
� After 10 / 12 what?
� Programmes featuring on various courses in Universities
� Job opportunities for various courses
The composition of the programming of the Community Radio Stations will be in terms of
dissemination of information, lectures, debates and other formal and non
cause. The programme shall follow AIR Code.
ations (CRS) shall be operated in FM (frequency modulation) mode. The power
of FM Transmitters of CRS will be 100 Watts or less. In certain cases, the power can go upto 250 Watts
(ERP). These Radio Stations will be able to provide high quality Radio Servic
The tower which is used to mount the antenna on its top shall be of a maximum height of 30 meters.
There are other technical parameters set for various equipment used such as transmitter, tower, antenna
are to be taken care by the implementing agency.
Programmers
Identity (AIR, Radio City), logo, signature tune.
Farming and agriculture programmes
Health programmes; hygiene, vaccination, Siddha medicine, Naturopathy and Ayurveda
Programmes highlighting consumer issues: Consumer Act, rights and responsibilities
Educational programmes for benefit of students. Re-enforcement of class lectures
liftment of poor and socially challenged
Job/ career opportunities for students
Programmes featuring on various courses in Universities
Job opportunities for various courses
The composition of the programming of the Community Radio Stations will be in terms of
dissemination of information, lectures, debates and other formal and non-formal education for social
ations (CRS) shall be operated in FM (frequency modulation) mode. The power
of FM Transmitters of CRS will be 100 Watts or less. In certain cases, the power can go upto 250 Watts
(ERP). These Radio Stations will be able to provide high quality Radio Service in a radial area of about
The tower which is used to mount the antenna on its top shall be of a maximum height of 30 meters.
There are other technical parameters set for various equipment used such as transmitter, tower, antenna
Health programmes; hygiene, vaccination, Siddha medicine, Naturopathy and Ayurveda
responsibilities
enforcement of class lectures - Courseware
� Interaction with HODs and students from various departments
� Science Programmes and Quizzes
� Phone-in interaction
� Community development
� Programmes for School Children
� General knowledge programmes
� Programmes for enhancing spoken and written English
� Book-reading
� Grooming Interview Etiquettes
� Telephone and Mobile Etiquettes
� Improving Vocabulary
� Unadulterated talents of Child prodigies in Music
� Highlight on various aspects of management
� Wide coverage on HRD, Communication, Motivation, Marketing, Finance and so on
Hardware / Software
A radio station has basically three components. These are:
Studio, for live broadcasts or recording programme for later broadcasts
Transmitter, to convert the speech into a high frequency signal for transmission and
An antenna mounted on a high pole or a tower is used to send signal in a large area.
(allowed for CRS), the signal travels in the line
coverage. The first stage for starting a radio station is obtaining a suitable location. A room of about 400 sq. ft.
area is to be identified in one of the existing buildings or specially build for the radio station. This room will
have to be divided into two sections by a suitable partition with glass window. The smaller partition is for the
equipment meant for recording and transmission. The slightly bigger portion becomes the studio. It will have a
microphone, simple chairs and a table for the participants to sit and talk with. The Microphone can be installed
Interaction with HODs and students from various departments
Science Programmes and Quizzes
Programmes for School Children
General knowledge programmes
Programmes for enhancing spoken and written English
Grooming Interview Etiquettes
Telephone and Mobile Etiquettes
Unadulterated talents of Child prodigies in Music
Highlight on various aspects of management
Wide coverage on HRD, Communication, Motivation, Marketing, Finance and so on
A radio station has basically three components. These are:
, for live broadcasts or recording programme for later broadcasts
Transmitter, to convert the speech into a high frequency signal for transmission and
An antenna mounted on a high pole or a tower is used to send signal in a large area.
(allowed for CRS), the signal travels in the line-of-sight. As such, a higher antenna has advantage of higher
coverage. The first stage for starting a radio station is obtaining a suitable location. A room of about 400 sq. ft.
is to be identified in one of the existing buildings or specially build for the radio station. This room will
have to be divided into two sections by a suitable partition with glass window. The smaller partition is for the
d transmission. The slightly bigger portion becomes the studio. It will have a
microphone, simple chairs and a table for the participants to sit and talk with. The Microphone can be installed
Wide coverage on HRD, Communication, Motivation, Marketing, Finance and so on
Transmitter, to convert the speech into a high frequency signal for transmission and Tower with antenna.
An antenna mounted on a high pole or a tower is used to send signal in a large area. In case of FM broadcasts
sight. As such, a higher antenna has advantage of higher
coverage. The first stage for starting a radio station is obtaining a suitable location. A room of about 400 sq. ft.
is to be identified in one of the existing buildings or specially build for the radio station. This room will
have to be divided into two sections by a suitable partition with glass window. The smaller partition is for the
d transmission. The slightly bigger portion becomes the studio. It will have a
microphone, simple chairs and a table for the participants to sit and talk with. The Microphone can be installed
on the table or fixed on an adjustable stand. For proper mainten
conditioned .Keeping in view the condition of power supply in Indian environment, a UPS is recommended.
Typical on-air studio system, Community FM Transmission System and automatic broadcast system are shown
below. The Automated broadcast system allows scheduling of playlist for auto operation of the radio station
Broadcast Equipment
The owner of the radio station will decide how sophisticated or elaborate equipments the radio station will have.
It can be simple analog studio using cassette decks and CD players or a sophisticated Hard Disk Based digital
system. It is advisable to have twin FM transmitter in (1 + 1) mode. A PC based recording system and at least
two CD / Cassette Decks for recording and playback ar
players with recording facility, can be used. Microphone attachments instead of in
give better clarity in recordings. For good reception, a tower of 30 meter height is requir
building is available, a tower on the roof top can be used to mount the antenna.
This kind of hardware does not need extensive maintenance. The transmitter in the dual mode should work
during its life without any problem. All the eq
volunteers may be provided thorough training to run and operate it. Similarly training is required for
programme production and announcement etc.
Programming
. The college / NGO has also to be provided training for initiation of operation of a radio station.
Technologies runs frequent training p
Specific Solution
Every organization needs special solution. Don't get lured by cheaper solutions nor run for tendering. You are
going to run a radio station. First learn and then have an informed decision. Remember that even after 12 years
of start of Govt policy, only about 250 CRSs have become operational. There must be a reason.
on the table or fixed on an adjustable stand. For proper maintenance of the equipments the room should be air
.Keeping in view the condition of power supply in Indian environment, a UPS is recommended.
air studio system, Community FM Transmission System and automatic broadcast system are shown
ow. The Automated broadcast system allows scheduling of playlist for auto operation of the radio station
The owner of the radio station will decide how sophisticated or elaborate equipments the radio station will have.
analog studio using cassette decks and CD players or a sophisticated Hard Disk Based digital
system. It is advisable to have twin FM transmitter in (1 + 1) mode. A PC based recording system and at least
two CD / Cassette Decks for recording and playback are desirable. For outdoor recordings portable cassette
players with recording facility, can be used. Microphone attachments instead of in
give better clarity in recordings. For good reception, a tower of 30 meter height is requir
building is available, a tower on the roof top can be used to mount the antenna.
This kind of hardware does not need extensive maintenance. The transmitter in the dual mode should work
during its life without any problem. All the equipment is under warrantee for a period of one year. A few
volunteers may be provided thorough training to run and operate it. Similarly training is required for
programme production and announcement etc.
. The college / NGO has also to be provided training for initiation of operation of a radio station.
runs frequent training programmes.we can help you in these areas.
Every organization needs special solution. Don't get lured by cheaper solutions nor run for tendering. You are
g to run a radio station. First learn and then have an informed decision. Remember that even after 12 years
50 CRSs have become operational. There must be a reason.
ance of the equipments the room should be air-
.Keeping in view the condition of power supply in Indian environment, a UPS is recommended.
air studio system, Community FM Transmission System and automatic broadcast system are shown
ow. The Automated broadcast system allows scheduling of playlist for auto operation of the radio station
The owner of the radio station will decide how sophisticated or elaborate equipments the radio station will have.
analog studio using cassette decks and CD players or a sophisticated Hard Disk Based digital
system. It is advisable to have twin FM transmitter in (1 + 1) mode. A PC based recording system and at least
e desirable. For outdoor recordings portable cassette
players with recording facility, can be used. Microphone attachments instead of in-built microphones naturally
give better clarity in recordings. For good reception, a tower of 30 meter height is required. If a multi storeyed
This kind of hardware does not need extensive maintenance. The transmitter in the dual mode should work
uipment is under warrantee for a period of one year. A few
volunteers may be provided thorough training to run and operate it. Similarly training is required for
. The college / NGO has also to be provided training for initiation of operation of a radio station. MUMLAB
Every organization needs special solution. Don't get lured by cheaper solutions nor run for tendering. You are
g to run a radio station. First learn and then have an informed decision. Remember that even after 12 years
50 CRSs have become operational. There must be a reason.
Steps involved in implementation
Very briefly, the steps involved in executing a CRS project are as follows: Your consultant should advise and
assist you in all these respects. If he is a turn key service provider (like
take up all these activities. Check his competence and abilities by visiting his place or installations
Understanding the CRS Guidelibes in India
Filing application with Ministry in the
Filing survey report after gathering data in the
Getting the license (LOI)
Programme generation & Training
File for frequency with WPC
Preliminary system design and layout
System specification and hardware requirement determination
Civil & Electrical modification, power supply & ventilation equipment
obtaining Frequency
Acoustic design & Treatment
Supply of equipment
Installation of studio equipment
Installation of tower, antenna, cable & equipment for transmission
Signing MOU with Government
Installation & Commissioning
Get Operating License
Operation & Use
Steps involved in implementation
Very briefly, the steps involved in executing a CRS project are as follows: Your consultant should advise and
assist you in all these respects. If he is a turn key service provider (like MUM LAB
is competence and abilities by visiting his place or installations
CRS Guidelibes in India
Filing application with Ministry in the prescribed format
Filing survey report after gathering data in the questionnaire format
Programme generation & Training
Preliminary system design and layout
System specification and hardware requirement determination
Civil & Electrical modification, power supply & ventilation equipment
Installation of studio equipment
Installation of tower, antenna, cable & equipment for transmission
Signing MOU with Government
lation & Commissioning
Very briefly, the steps involved in executing a CRS project are as follows: Your consultant should advise and
MUM LAB ), then he should be able to
is competence and abilities by visiting his place or installations
LIST OF COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS IN INDIA
ANNA CRS 90.4 MHZ Educational Multimedia Centre Anna University Guindy, Chennai- 600025Tamil Nadu Dr. P. Lakshmi, Director E- mail: [email protected] Tel no: 044- 22203331/32/34, 22300105 SIVANTHI CRS 90.4 MHz Aditanar College of Arts & Science 1/219, Sivanthi Aditanar Nagar VirapandianpatnamThoothukudi Dist., Tamil Nadu Dr. P. Selvaraj Principal E- mail: [email protected], [email protected] APNO RADIO 90.4 MHZ Banasthali Vidyapeeth Tonk – 304022 Rajasthan Dr. Ina Shastri Tel no: 01438- 228955/ 228709 E- mail: [email protected] RADIO ACTIVE 107.8 MHz Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College Center for Management Studies 1-1/1, Atira TowersBangalore- 500001, Karnataka Ms. Pinky Chandran Manager- Training & Development Tel no: 080- 22353216/ 17 E- mail: [email protected] CMS RADIO 90.4 MHz City Montessorie School Jai Jagat House 12 Station Road Lucknow- 226001, Uttar Pradesh Mr. Vergese Kurien Tel no: 0 - 2638738/ 606/ 2637655 E- mail: [email protected] DU CRS 90.4 MHz School of Open Learning Delhi University Delhi- 110007 E- mail: [email protected] Ms. Vijay Lakshmi Sinha
LIST OF COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS IN INDIA
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Virapandianpatnam- 628216 Tiruchendur
1/1, Atira Towers Palace Road
LIST OF COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS IN INDIA
GNGC CRS 90.4 MHz Guru Nanak Girls College Model Town, Ludhiana Punjab Er. Amrinder Singh E- mail: [email protected] Tel no: 0161- 2423872 KONGU CRS 90.4 MHz Kongu Engineering College Perundurai Railway Station Road Thoppupalayam, Perundurai Erode- 638052, Tamil Nadu Dr. K. Thangaraj Chief Coordinator Tel no: 04294- 220562/ 226678/ 79 E- mail: [email protected] NILA CRS 90.4 MHz Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering CollegeMadagadipet Puducherry- 605107 Mr. V.S.K. Venkatachalapathy Principal Tel no: 0413- 2641151 E- mail: [email protected] MOP 107.8 MHz MOP Vaishnav College for Women No.20, IV lane Nungambakkam High RoadChennai- 600034, Tamil Nadu Mr. V. Thiruvengadam Tel no: 044- 28330262/ 0677 E- mail: [email protected] VIDYAVANI 107.4 MHz Department of Communication StudiesUniversity of Pune Pune Maharashtra Dr. K.R. Sanap Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Communication StudiesE- mail: [email protected]
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College
Nungambakkam High Road
Department of Communication Studies
Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Communication Studies