Is it normal that i want to start an fm radio station?

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I want to start an FM radio station, but how the hell do I have to do to make that a reality?

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  • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
    2 years ago

    transmitter & antenna

    prolly an fcc license if you want to keep the transmitter & antenna

    a format that local people wanna listen to and ad space if you wanna make or even try to recoup any money

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  • [Old Memory]
    2 years ago

    Not sure but I always thought it would be cool to hijack or bootleg a radio station. otherwise you probably need a lot of money or your foot in the door of an existing station

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    • RoseIsabella
      2 years ago

      I think there's a movie about that.

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      • [Old Memory]
        2 years ago

        Is it Pirate Radio? that movie looks pretty good, I need to watch it eventually

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        • RoseIsabella
          2 years ago

          Gosh, I can't remember off the top of my head.

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          • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
            2 years ago

            fm

            airheads

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  • randypete
    2 years ago

    pirate radio?

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  • olderdude-xx
    2 years ago

    Study the business of radio... and figure out how much it would cost and the required licenses permits and trained/certified staff.

    Getting a job at a radio station would allow you to get an idea of how to staff and run one, and the types of equipment needed.

    My estimate is that you likely need $200,000+ to make a go of it with the smallest least powerful transmitter, although it would not surprise me if a full power transmitter for a larger city would be in the $Million+ range.

    You likely would have a minimum payroll in the order of $100,000 - $200,000; for which you would need to receive adequate advertising $$$ to cover that and the overhead cost of the equipment and utilities.

    I wish you the best with this,

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