Community Radio : A user's guide to technology

UNESCO, New Delhi announces the release of the publication "Community
Radio: A user's guide to the technology"
This technical manual is produced for potential CR operators in
keeping with the Government of India's intention to establish 4000
community radio stations by 2008.
The technical manual aims to accompany interested organizations in the
demystification of each piece of equipment usually found in community
radio stations; its role and function within a wider social context;
advantages and disadvantages of its usage. For others who dare to be
technically more adventurous detailed notes on equipment are also
provided.
In November 2006, the Government of India notified a new Community
Radio Policy which permits NGOs and other civil society organizations
to own and operate community radio stations. The new policy has
brought a flood of questions from prospective Community Radio
applicants/operators and in particular: what equipment do you need to
set up a community radio, and how much would it cost? While there are
many solutions that are available off the shelf, the main line of
advice that this manual provides is "Costs depend on the context of
the Community Radio Station you are trying to build".
The technical manual has been designed keeping the knowledge levels of
the end user in mind and is packed with illustrations, photographs,
cross references and a list of organizations who can further assist in
technical and social aspects of CR.
The manual was reviewed online by members of the Solution Exchange -
ICT for Development Community in India
Community Radio": A user's guide to the technology is authored by N
Ramakrishnan and is available online at

http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001561/156197E.pdf

Seema Nair via cr-india e-group