About This Site

This site collects short, plainly written reference guides about radio broadcasting and internet streaming, aimed at beginners and hobbyists in the United States. It exists because most explanations of this subject are written either for engineers or for people who already work in radio, and there is very little in between.

The pages here explain concepts and terminology — how the two main broadcast systems differ, what the units on a dial mean, what equipment a small streaming setup involves, and how the main paths to an audience compare. They are reviewed reference material, written to be accurate at the level of general, durable knowledge, and they are deliberately conservative: where a topic turns on current regulations, license terms, or fees, these pages describe the general shape of the subject and tell you to confirm the specifics with the relevant regulator, rights organization, or professional, because those details change and depend on your situation.

Nothing on this site is professional, legal, or financial advice. If you are making decisions about broadcast licensing or music rights, treat these pages as background reading, not as the final word.