Hello,
I am new to the Part 15 broadcasting. I am trying to set up Part 15 at my school. I have done my research and it seems that for a start up program, Part 15 is the best way.
Hello,
I am new to the Part 15 broadcasting. I am trying to set up Part 15 at my school. I have done my research and it seems that for a start up program, Part 15 is the best way.
I was wondering if anyone had any information on the basic equpiment that i would need to purchase. Also, the first steps that must be taken to start this up for my school.
Thank you
Marietta Cini
Father Bressani High School
Toronto, Ontario
Solutions a-plenty, but the group will probably want to know your budget.
Is building a station part of a class project or just for general school content?
BTW, if FM, then I believe you can have more power in Canada than in the US. Not sure about school campus additions or subtractions, though.
We are entering a compeition were if we win we get $5000, in asdditional we want to raise money through sponsership.
I was doing research about PART 15 in Canada, but there was not to much information on it. Is it different in Canada?
Regulations in Canada are a lot different, at least for radio broadcasting, than in the U.S. (Canada differentiates between radio experimentation and radio broadcasting).
FM is actually usable in Canada - you are allowed 4 times the field strength than the U.S. The downside is that there is really only one FM transmitter (at least that I've found) that is certified for that use - the Decade MS-100.
AM is much more restrictive; you are only allowed a field strength of 250uv/m at 30 meters (FM is 100uv/m at 30m). Technically, you cannot use the 100mw U.S.-Part 15 input power transmitters if you are broadcasting. The manufacturers will tell you otherwise, but you're on the hook if there is a complaint and you are investigated. I am not aware of any Canadian certified transmitters.
All this stems from the fact that we have to deal with Industry Canada for the technical side, and the CRTC on the broadcasting side. If you meet the above technical restrictions, then you are exempt from getting a CRTC license, as well as an Industry Canada license (but still have to get a copyright license from SOCAN if you are playing copyrighted material).
Do a google search for BETS-1, BETS-5 and BETS-6, which are the Industry Canada circulars for license-exempt radio broadcasting (available on the Government of Canada web site).
The above statement is correct concerning legality. As for equipment, you will need a low power transmitter, an antenna, a switch board of some sort, and a way to play music (i.e. computer, CD changer, automation system, ect.). I would also suggest a couple mics, headphones, and a second computer with some basic audio software on it. For broadcast specific equipment, check out www.BSWusa.com. If you have any questions about what kind of gear, feel free to contact me.