The Radio Station: Broadcast, Satellite and Internet

by Michael C. Keith

This book is bible for beginning radio professionals: the complete, definitive guide to the internal workings of radio stations and the radio industry. Not only will you begin understand how each job at a radio station is best performed, you will learn how it meshes with those of the rest of the radio station staff. If you are uncertain of your career goals, this book provides a solid foundation in who does what, when, and why. The Radio Station details all departments within a radio station.

Topics explained include satellite radio, Web radio, AM stereo, cable and podcasting. Also, mergers and consolidation, future prospects, new digital technologies. This edition is loaded with new illustrations, feature boxes and quotes from industry pros, bringing it all together for the reader.

Going strong after 20 years The Radio Station is now in its eighth edition and long considered the standard work on this audio medium. It remains a concise and candid guide to the internal workings of radio stations and the radio industry, explaining the functions performed successfully within every well-run station.

*Classic and candid guide to the internal workings of radio stations
*Updated to include a discussion of the podcasting boom
*New analysis of satellite radio and its role in radio broadcasting today
*Now celebrating its 25th anniversary!

799 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Don Sainte-Johnn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of The Radio Station: Broadcast, Satellite and Internet
by Michael C. Keith
The Radio Station: Broadcast, Satellite and Internet remains one of the most comprehensive overviews of the modern radio industry available for classroom use. Michael C. Keith successfully bridges traditional terrestrial broadcasting with the evolution of satellite and digital streaming platforms, making the book especially useful during a time of rapid media convergence.
The text excels at explaining station structure, programming formats, sales, management, regulation, and emerging technologies in clear, organized chapters that are accessible to undergraduate students. It provides strong foundational knowledge for those preparing to enter broadcasting or media management.
Strengths:
Thorough industry overview from analog roots to digital transformation
Practical discussion of programming formats and station operations
Balanced treatment of commercial, public, satellite, and internet radio

[Eric · Rating 2 out of 5]

A good indicator of just how far radio has fallen. From when I still thought I'd be going into radio as a profession.

[Leed Nguyen]

good!

[Kruip · Rating 3 out of 5]

The how to do book on radio!