NFCB has arranged a number of group buys which provide services to
member stations at discounted rates. NFCB members can access more information
about all of these group buys by logging in to the NFCB
Member Website.
Live 365 is a San Francisco-based company providing webcasting services.
Live
365 Article
Live
365 FAQ
Professional
Rate Card
High
Bitrate Card (Live Broadcasts)
Broadcaster
Agreement for Groups, Organizations and Businesses
(http://www.streamguys.com)
StreamGuys is a Northern California streaming media provider.
NFCB members receive a 10% discount on listed rates. Just mention you are a member of the NFCB.
Ratecard
Live Streaming Calculator
A PC-free hardware solution for broadcasting and receiving audio over the internet.
NFCB has arranged a group buy through StreamGuys and Barix.
http://www.streamguys.com/encoders/barix.html
NFCB offers its members with access to GARGoyle, a flagging service provided by Garvey Schubert Barer. GARGoyle offers timely monitoring and notification of FCC filings that may affect your broadcast facility.
Download
the Flagging Service information sheet (60kb PDF)
NFCB has a group buy with an insurance agent who is able to get significant discounts on D&O insurance—this protects your Board members from personal liability if someone sues the station. Visit the Member's page for details.
ENCO is a provider of digital audio delivery systems, including automated
broadcasting based on commonly available computer hardware and network
architecture.
Download
the ENCO information sheet
www.enco.com
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NEW!
Amicus Brief on Indecency
On August 7th, NFCB and the ACLU filed a brief criticizing the FCC’s regulation of “indecent speech”.
[Click here to read the brief in its entirety]
NEW!
Major Giving Seminar Online
Audio and slides from NFCB’s web seminar on Major Giving are now available for download and review by Members. Other recordings from past webinars can also be found on this page.
[Click here to log into the Member Area and view the recording]
NEW!
Business Planning for
New Stations
Audio and slides from NFCB’s web seminar on Business Planning are now available for download and review.
[Click here to view the recording]
NEW!
Governance & Operations
for New Stations
Audio and slides from NFCB’s web seminar on Governance and Operations are now available for download and review.
[Click here to view the recording]
NEW!
Web Conference Series
NFCB proudly announces a new webinar series for Members only.
[Click here to see the schedule of sessions]
NEW!
New Technologies,
New Music
This fall, we’re launching a project for New York stations that’ll help them access independent music via new technology platforms.
[Click here to find out more]
NEW!
The FCC has issued a new version of The Public and Broadcasting, revised April 2008.
[Click here to view and print this document for your station’s public file.]
Press Release
New NFCB Hire Will Head New Technologies, New Station Building
[Click here to read the Press Release]
Legal Handouts from the Community Radio Conference
The law firm of Garvey Schubert Barer provided these handouts on legal issues at the 2008 Community Radio Conference.
[Click here to access the documents.]
The full 33rd Annual Radio Conference Agenda
Descriptions of all the Conference sessions and the full schedule of events are now online.
Latino Public Radio Consortium
The LPRC issues a Brown Paper calling for a different kind of public media system.
[Click here to read the Brown Paper]
Basic Radio Station Website Strategies
See the PowerPoint presentation on listeners’ use of station websites and tips for designing yours.
[View Now]
Music Licensing Information
Includes fee schedules and links to licensing applications.

Check Your Indecency IQ
Attorney John Crigler of Garvey Schubert Barer has an indecency quiz. Take the quiz and see how much you know about current FCC indecency rulings. John has also written an indecency primer. Download and read the Primer.
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