Your Part 15 Low Power Radio Broadcasting Resource
You've found the authoritative reference that will help you learn more about this exciting technology. Here's your chance to dabble in on-air radio, thanks to legal, license-free, low power AM and FM broadcasting with your own Part 15 radio transmitter. From around your house, up and down the street, around your school campus or around your local shopping center or merchant area - low power Part 15 broadcasting can be useful, fun and profitable. Simply put, it's radio YOUR way!
While the FCC Part 15 regulations encompass many different portions of the radio frequency spectrum, the primary focus of this site is transmission on the AM and FM broadcast bands. The United States Part 15 regulations govern the use of unlicensed radio devices. Canada has similar regulations which are enforced by their regulatory body, Industry Canada. This site specifically addresses operation within the regulations of these two countries. Residents of other countries should obtain legal information regarding their local ordinances and regulations prior to any operation of unlicensed radio equipment.
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Welcome To HobbyBroadcaster.net
The mission of HobbyBroadcaster.net is to educate and inform those interested in harnessing the power of legal, license-free low power AM and FM radio broadcasting, commonly referred to as Part 15 radio broadcasting.
You have discovered the web site that will allow you to get the most from your Part 15 radio experience. HobbyBroadcaster.net focuses on AM and FM radio for the low power Part 15 broadcast enthusiast interested in hobby broadcasting endeavors such as legal neighborhood and local microcasting community radio. CampusBroadcaster.net spotlights the use of low power broadcasting for high school radio stations as well as college and university radio stations, most often referred to as "campus limited" radio broadcasting. BusinessBroadcaster.net targets business uses for micro-power radio such as informational radio and talking signage applications. The three operating sectors have combined their valuable resources into the main HobbyBroadcaster.net site to provide the ultimate online reference for legal low power radio broadcasting which complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission's regulations.
Legal, License Free Low Power Radio Broadcasting
Did you know that under Part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission rules that citizens are allowed to legally operate certain low-power radio devices which allow you to transmit on the AM or FM broadcast bands? These rules allow you to do this all without requiring a broadcast license! Potential users for these Part 15 low power AM or FM radio transmitters include schools and universities, campgrounds, parks, shopping malls, real estate agents and individuals just looking to broadcasting for fun and profit.
Low Power Radio Broadcasting Articles In Print
The September 2011 issue of Monitoring Times magazine features Bill DeFelice, HobbyBroadcaster.net Founder, discussing campus-limited broadcasting using Part 15 radio (the article is available for reading here. DeFelice also discusses the buildout of his high school campus radio project and various aspects of Part 15 radio in his article Low Power Radio Takes On Many Forms which appeared in the June 2011 edition of broadcaster trade paper Radio World. .
The September 2011 issue of Popular Communications magazine features Broadcast Technology Editor Bruce Conti's article about Part 15 broadcasting which includes "McMahon FM," the high school campus station built by commercial broadcast engineer Bill DeFelice and served as his inspiration for the creation of the HobbyBroadcaster.net web site.
Become The Pilot Of The AM and FM Radio Airwaves!
Hobbyists will most often use Part 15 compliant radio transmitters with a intentional radiator (i.e., antenna) as these self-contained transmitters offer simplified installation and operation. Transmitters are readily available in both kit form as well as pre-assembled units. Pre-assembled low power AM and FM transmitters that have received certification assures you that the transmitter complies with the regulations set forth by the FCC. Kit transmitters allow the electronics enthusiast the opportunity for personal enrichment while they learn about electronics theory and practice their soldering skills. Kit transmitters also offer a cost savings for the do it yourself broadcaster as they supply their own labor for assembly. Hobby broadcasting is within your reach thanks to kit and low cost pre-assembled transmitters.
Campus-limited broadcasting applications can be accomplished with carrier current AM transmission in addition to both antenna-based and radiating coaxial cable AM or FM transmission. These systems can be engineered to provide coverage not only to a school's main campus buildings but to other campus areas such as dormitories, athletic facilities, student centers and performing arts theatre areas. The potential of providing a real-world broadcasting environment for curriculum teaching is only limited by one's vision and available budget. Here's a way to build your own high school radio station or college radio station when full power facilities are unable to be built.
Businesses and merchants often use Part 15 broadcasting to inform their customers regarding their product offerings. For decades, real estate agents have been informing potential home buyers about properties using an on-premises low power AM transmitter. While parked in front of a property using a Part 15 radio transmitter utilized for marketing purposes, all a prospective buyer needs to do is tune to the appropriate dial position to hear details about the property listing as well as obtain the agent's contact information.
Do you sell equipment or services that would be of interest to Part 15 radio stations and broadcasters? You have the perfect opportunity to reach your target audience right here. Inquire on how you can affordably get your message out right here on the reference for the Part 15 low power broadcasting enthusiast.
