Get CRN

The Community Radio Network is a service for community radio stations - allowing you to access a wide range of national programming to complement your own local programs. It is not designed as a service for private individuals. Your station doesn't have to be a member of the CBAA to access the service, but members receive technical support and discount fees.

The Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) provides grants to licenced stations to enable them to purchase satellite reception equipment. Others choose to source their own equipment, but if you do this please liaise with CRN staff to ensure system compatibility.

These satellite equipment grants from the CBF do not conflict with stations applying for other CBF grants at the same time.

The equipment needed is:

  1. a solid dish
  2. an LNB (a down converter at the focal point of the dish)
  3. a digital receiver
  4. smart card
  5. balancing equipment
  6. installation
  7. program recording system (eg/ DDN computer)

 

To make an application to the CBF for funding, CBAA member stations should call the CBAA office on 02 9318 9610 and ask to speak with the Technical Coordinator, who will provide advice on what you need, how to set up and operate your satellite equipment.