NC State Student Media

Introduction

Welcome to WKNC

wknc881logoWKNC is a non-commercial, educational radio station licensed to the Board of Trustees of North Carolina State University. As you begin working at WKNC, you will find every effort has been made to create a professional working environment. Radio can be a lot of fun, as well as a learning experience, that will provide you with the skills necessary to enter the professional work force. This manual will tell you virtually everything you need to know about WKNC and radio in general. It is designed as:

  1. A training manual for operator duties.
  2. A guide on how to get on the air and how to stay on the air.
  3. A guide about what good broadcasting is and how to do good radio.
  4. A guide to station policies and procedures.
  5. A guide to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.

Each station member is responsible for being familiar with all information contained in this manual. Because the station manual is the final word on station policy and FCC regulations, check with the general manager, program director, chief engineer and/or station adviser if anyone on the staff tells you something different from what’s in the manual.

It will take time and effort to get started at WKNC.  However, if you take the time and make the effort, it will be well worth it and a lot of fun along the way.

About this guide

Welcome to the WKNC training program. The classroom lectures and in-studio training, along with this manual, are designed to provide a maximum of free choice and self-responsibility in accomplishing your goals at WKNC. These are also designed to provide a systematic and self-paced procedure for you to learn WKNC operations.

The goal of the WKNC training program is to prepare students to be DJs at WKNC. Be sure to read the text PRIOR to the class where they are scheduled to be reviewed. The station adviser and members of the WKNC Board of Directors will provide the classroom lecture. Students will also be paired with current WKNC DJs for one-on-one in-studio training. Upon completion of the program, students must pass a written operator’s exam and studio board test. A student who has passed both tests is eligible for a regular air shift.

While this manual contains a wealth of information, there is no way the training program can cover everything you need to know. If at any point you have a question or need clarification, just ask. We’re happy to help.