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General Pointers
(good for "newbies")
 First Steps in Radio
A beautifully-designed and very comprehensive technical primer into FM
broadcasting. The closest thing to a "field manual" that exists
- well worth the download. MAD props to Justin Disruption for all the
hard work.
Beginner's
Guide to Low Power Broadcasting
One of the best guides to getting on the air ever written, an excellent
starting point. (via archive.org)
Pirate
Radio Survival Guide
Giving shortwave broadcast tips since 1996.
Micropower Broadcasting - A Technical Primer
(Revised)
Stephen Dunifer (Free Radio Berkeley)'s updated edition, circa 2003.
A Beginner's Guide to Low-Power FM Broadcasting
It's a long scroll, but Howard Lute has packed an outline for building
an LPFM station on one web page.
How to be an FM Radio Pirate
An extremely comprehensive guide to getting on the air in FM, lessons
learned "from bitter experience."
How to be a MW Radio Pirate
If you're thinking of trying AM broadcasting, read this first.
HobbyBroadcaster.net
"The Reference for Legal Low Power Part 15 Radio Broadcasting."
SCWIS
1500 AM Newbie FAQ
A very basic overview of how to start a radio station.
The
Streaming Suitcase
A handy online guide and toolbox to demystify the technology and get you
streaming today.
YourPirateStation.com
"Free instructional aid to pirate radio" enthusiasts. Mostly
notes to self at moment...
Radio
is our Bomb
The classic Irish pamphlet on starting a pirate station, widely circulated
around the world, more political than technical.
Hoisting the Jolly Roger or The Birth of a Station
"Intro to advanced anti-organizational science in theory and practice,"
from the Amsterdam Radio Cookbook.
Rogue
Radio: Creative Concepts for Funding your Micro Radio Station
A wonderful primer into station fundraising. If you're planning a community-oriented
operation, this is required reading.
Moving
Onto the Airwaves
A simple comic setting the record straight on the relative risks of microbroadcasting;
includes a plug for Free Radio Berkeley gear.
DIY
Net.Radio - A Guide
Simple primer on the components needed to stream online.
Can
of Worms Publishing
Free Radio Berkeley outgrowth that publishes A Popular Guide to Building
a Community Broadcast Station.
Technical Tips
On The Air!
Things you MUST KNOW before setting up your own LPFM station.
Pirate Radio Frequently Asked Questions and
Answers
A good beginner's how-to on the technical side of FM broadcasting.
VHF
Pirate Radio Electronics - An Introduction
Very thorough explanation of all the necessary equipment needed to broadcast
properly.
LPAM
Handbook
Kyle Drake's lovingly-crafted must-read manual for anyone really serious about
LPAM broadcasting.
REC Networks Open-Frequency
Channel Search
Allows for the finding of frequencies that may be considered "open"
had the FCC's original LPFM proposals become law.
Phrack:
The Basics of Radio
Handy FAQ about RF theory from classic hackers.
LPAM.info
A comprehensive source of technical and practical information and advice
on how to engage in low power AM broadcasting.
Options
for antennas, masts and towers
Helpful tutorial from the Prometheus Radio Project; includes link to pictures
demonstrating the tips in action.
Calculating
Antenna Length for FM Broadcasting
Find the proper length for your homebrew FM antenna design by following
these three simple steps of mathematics.
Alfa
Lima International's Radio & Tech Board
This is actually several forums where pirate enthusiasts trade messages on everything
from listening tips to many technical subjects.
NRG Kits Workshop - Kit Building Advice
A pretty graphic example the right and wrong ways to assemble a radio
kit - these common fundamentals apply to any kit-building project.
Low
Power Amplitude Modulation
This site provides resources and tips galore on LPAM broadcasting. Part
15 Low Power Communications: The little known part of Amateur Radio
- Good synopsis of which bands are most conducive to broadcasting and
what power/antenna combinations are acceptable; hopes to build into a
"one stop shop" for Part 15 enthusiasts.
Find
Unused FM Frequencies In Your Area
For help with tuning your mini-watt transceivers (in-car, in-house) to not interfere
with local stations, which may overpower them.
Rediscover
FM Stereo
This article from Fanfare contains some helpful basic information on FM
broadcasting and how to improve reception of FM signals.
Advice on Building from Plans from the Web
Truer words have never been spoken - you get what you pay for.
Pirate
Radio Info
A basic overview of the main technical components of an FM station.
Bob
Simpleton's Guide to Transmitter Range
Contains a very simple chart for providing an educated guess on how far
an FM signal will travel, given its power and antenna height. Make sure
to read the usage instructions!
Introduction to Soldering
A must-read if you're building your own gear!
The Basic Soldering & Desoldering Guide
The better you master the technique, the easier it becomes to build your
own radio gear.
Electronic Construction from A to Z
A multi-part tutorial that will walk you through the basics to building
your own gear and maintaining the quality of your creation.
Effective
Ground Conductivity in the USA
May be handy for those considering at AM and shortwave broadcasting, from
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