Let's Talk Rawlins Plan and Progress

Let's Talk Rawlins Plan and Progress
as of
- 18 October, 2024 -

How to Start a Radio Station?

So, we have a radio station! How does it work?
Simple: (More or Less)

1. We, the community of Rawlins, are the presenters and provide all On-Air and Internet program content.
2. The three FCC decency regulations are the only serious program content restrictions. (See FCC details.)

The station is organized in three parts:
(Click headings for details)

Administration

1. Non-profit 501(c)(4) corporation for management and FCC legal compliance.
2. Facility, equipment and FCC activities
3. Operating staff and program scheduling
4. Contracts, subscriptions, music licenses, etc.
5. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation for deductable contributions
6. Wyoming DAO corporation for Community Ownership

Local "On-Air" Broadcast

1. In-studio activities
   a. Live broadcasts
   b. Pre-recorded content

2. Remote activities
   a. Live broadcasts
   b. Pre-recorded content

Global Internet

1. Station Website
2. Rebroadcast local programming
3. Promote Rawlins Community
4. Paid advertising

The FCC requires a minimum of 35 broadcast hours per week.
The station has a 24-hour broadcast capability.
We must operate 24-7 or risk mandatory sharing of our frequency with a foreign broadcaster.

What is the station program schedule? (More here)
The initial station program schedule is temporary and provisional while we learn and organize.

What content will the station broadcast?
The people of Rawlins create the station's broadcast content. What you bring to the air is what you hear on the air.
Programming content and scheduling will evolve as people participate and learn.
The station will support technical and administrative requirements for music and podcasts by community members.

KRAW-LP Let's Talk! Rawlins 97.9 FM and www.letstalkrawlins.com website are for you and me and for us, all together.

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