Low Power FM for Dummies

Claim the airwaves with your own radio station

It's time to ditch commercial radio and embrace the hyper-local Low Power FM radio movement. This book is a one-of-a-kind guide to launching, running, and overseeing a community-oriented station. You'll learn how to create a nonprofit organization, get a broadcast license, and secure your slice of the FM dial. Once you're on the air, learn to integrate with apps, manage your team of volunteers, and get the word out to over-the-air listeners in your town or online listeners beyond your signal's reach.

Inside...

• Developing your station idea
• Applying for, winning, and setting up your frequency
• Selecting equipment and building your on-air studio
• Generating income & budgeting
• Managing your station's staff
• Producing live radio

Sharon M. Scott is the Co-Founder and General Manager of ART FM / WXOX 97.1 FM Louisville, a noncommercial radio station committed to providing access to the airwaves for creative and experimental use. Scott's radio-advocacy has been covered by sources such as The New York Times, The Hill, and The Chronicle of Higher Education.