Internet Radio: How To Do It!

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How To Easily Start An Internet Radio Station - Method #1

By Corey Deitz

Thanks to the Internet, anybody can become a DJ or program their own Radio station. It's very easy to begin and here are the two easiest options available.

Difficulty: Average

Time Required: varies

Here's How

1. Decide what your goal is. Do you want to provide music to a small group of friends or do you want to entertain the world?
2. For a small personal broadcast, consider the software from PirateRadio.com
3. For a larger broadcast, Live365 might be your best answer.
4. For a music station, you will need .mp3 files of your favorite songs.
5. Create your .mp3 library using your favorite CD ripper software or download your files.
6. When your basic music library is finished, either install PirateRadio or create an account at Live365.
7. Both PirateRadio and Live365 allow you to automate non-live broadcasts.
8. Both options also allow you to broadcast live whenever you wish.
9. Name your Radio station. Be creative - the name should also give potential listeners a clue about what it plays.

Tips

1. PirateRadio software is under $30 dollars and there are no additional fees.

2. ive 365 is $4.95 per month for the base package.
3. f you broadcast music via PirateRadio software, you might be liable for royalty fees unless you are non-profit.
4. f you are playing music through Live 365, your royalties are being paid by Live365.

What You Need

• Computer

• Free Automation software (see ZaraRadio)
• Music

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