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Did you know that under Part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules that citizens are allowed to legally operate certain low-power broadcast devices which allow you to broadcast on your AM or FM radio? These rules allow you to do this all without a broadcast license! Potential users for these Part 15 radio transmitters include schools and universities, campgrounds, parks, Realtors© and individuals just looking to find out about radio broadcasting and have some fun.

Transmitters are readily available in both kit form as well as pre-assembled units. Micropower transmitters that have received FCC Part 15 certification assure you that your transmitter complies with the regulations set forth by the FCC. While there are many devices that are available for use on a variety of frequency bands, the primary focus of this site is individuals wishing to broadcast on either the AM or FM radio broadcast bands. Whether you want to try your hand with yardcasting, local community (neighborhood) radio or you have a specialty radio application, it can be accomplished through the use of Part 15 compliant AM or FM broadcasting.

You've found the reference that will help you learn more about this exciting hobby. Here's your chance to dabble in radio, thanks to low power broadcasting. There are many folks who actively broadcast with their own Part 15 transmitters. From around your house to up and down the street, Part 15 radio can be a fun hobby - it's your fun, your way.


Part 15 Radio Can Be Fun

Low power radio is something that can be enjoyed by anybody regardless of age. Imagine all the fun you can have with your very own, legal, hobby "radio station." You can entertain your friends and family with your own neighborhood radio station. Great places for neighborhood radio stations include apartment buildings and condominiums, public schools, college campuses and dormitories and elderly care communities. Others have used Part 15 radio to play music at classic car shows and other outside venues. Some hobbyists use Part 15 transmitters to play vintage programming to the antique radios they have lovingly restored. The ways you can have fun broadcasting is only limited by your own imagination.


Part 15 Radio Can Useful

Businesses can now make use of Part 15 radio broadcasting to serve their customers. A very popular use is by real estate agents who use transmitters with pre-recorded messages to tell passers-by about a home for sale. Some have used these transmitters to tell potential customers about their products and services when they are stopped in traffic. Automobile dealerships tell people about their services to after-hours shoppers. Large venues such as shopping malls, parks, concerts and other tourist attractions use Part 15 transmitters to inform motorists regarding parking availability, shuttle bus locations and other points of interests. More and more people are harnessing the potential of these legal low power AM and FM radio transmitters to provide people with helpful information.


Part 15 Radio Can Be Educational

Many educational institutions from your local K-12 public school system to colleges and universities would love to own and operate their own radio stations, but the regulations and expenses associated with full power broadcast stations can present technical and financial obstacles. Utilizing Part 15 radio transmission technology, schools can now have their own broadcast station on their campus. Everything from morning announcements to school sports can be carried on these stations. Some of these stations have even been utilized as part of the educational curriculum so students have the opportunity to learn such things as broadcast journalism, electronics and broadcast technology. An on-campus student run radio station can also make a great club addition to after school activities.


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Broadcaster Profiles:

Are you operating a Part 15 community radio station or are using a Part 15 radio transmitter in a unique way to communicate with people? Why not share your success story and share your experience with other microcasters.

Directory of Stations:

Let others know they have a choice in great neighborhood radio by listing your station in our online station directory. AM carrier current stations as well as leaky coaxial cable or free radiating AM and FM stations that abide by Part 15 regulations may be listed here. Here's your opportunity to get the word out about your station.

Broadcaster Resources:

The goal of this site is allow you to use Part 15 broadcast technology most effectively. Our resource library provides you with helpful instructional how-to's, equipment reviews, legal references to FCC rules and regulations as well as equipment tech manuals & schematic diagrams.

Community Forums:

Whether it's neighborhood broadcasting, personal hobbycasting or a special application such as talking signage, the online forums are a great place to share tips, tricks and advice with others who are using Part 15 transmitters.