How To: Start Your Own Internet Radio Station

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Have you ever wondered how to start your own online Internetradio station?

Its not as difficult as you'd think...To run a radio station online you need the following.

How To Start Your Own Internet radio station

  • A decent broadband connection minimum of 2MB upload speed
  • A decent spec desktop computer with a decent processor 1Ghz+ & 1GB RAM will do the job.
  • A varied and large music collection a collection of around 2500+ songs usually helps.
  • Decent automation software you can pick some up for free.
  • A Shoutcast or Icecast server.
  • A mixer and a decent microphone.

If your current computer isn't up to the job of streaming 24/7 then you need to invest in a new(ish) computer.

You should be able to pickup a decent computer with a decent specification cheap enough from places like eBay.

You'll be needing a decent radio music automation program we highly recommend RadioDJ radio playout software for this.

radio dj free radio automation music software

Reasons to Use RadioDJ:

  1. Once installed it's stable and works for days/weeks without needing to keep an eye on it
  2. Great Music library support add as many categories & subcategories you require
  3. RadioDJ doesn't require online activations or registration keys
  4. RadioDJ sounds Professional with the BASS sound engine
  5. RadioDJ is 100% FREE and has ZERO restrictions on what YOU use it for
  6. The Database is really stable. Plus RadioDJ comes with a Database Backup Tool
  7. Easy to manage Playlists, Rotations & Events for all your automation needs
  8. Great Technical Support should something go wrong with your installation via the Forums
  9. Customisable Interface with the Color Editor

How To Install RadioDJ

Once you have RadioDJ installed then you will next need to learn how to start streaming to your Shoutcast/Icecast server.

You can find Shoutcast or Icecast servers to stream to if you search with your favourite search engine.

Some are Free some you have to Pay for.

You need a program to stream to your Shoutcast/Icecast server we recommend Standalone Encoding Software

Standalone encoding software is NO MORE difficult to configure
than a piece of software that has built in encoders

Starting an Internet radio station isn't difficult but should you get stuck don't be afraid to ask for help on Forums

Internetradio is a great hobby to have and once you get used to how everything works it can be fun. 

Search radio forums, social media & Google for tips and tricks.

If you play copyrighted music you will need to apply for a licence

That is unless you want to try and blag it as a Pirate radio station

That however is your decision we cannot make that choice for you!

Have a bit of patience and determination and who knows you could be the next big name in radio land.

Tip: Don't expect to learn everything straight away it will take time to learn how things work.