University Of

Technology
Jamaica
[UTECH first Radio
Station]
[Eng3Ec]
Group Members

Xavier Senior: 0210775

Gamell Pottinger: 0401050
Natasha Donaldson: 0605306
Nigel Hinds: 0605381
Identification of the Project
The University of Technology, Jamaica formerly known as the College of Arts, Science and Technology (CAST),
which is located within the Greater Kingston Metropolitan Region in the parish of St. Andrew occupies 18.2
hectares of land.

The university currently has no facility where it can formerly entertain while educating the students, at the
same time announcing notices and activities throughout the entire campus, but even greater than that allowing us the
student to express our views of our current society, which many would think, is irrelevant. The proposed project is
to implement a miniature 100 MHz radio station at the university located at the faculty of engineering on the third
floor.

Introduction

The 100 MHz radio station located at the University of Technology will be utilized to announce notices, bulletins
and upcoming activities while providing a source of entertainment for the students on the campus. The radio station
could broadcast music and give hourly and daily updates relating to news, sports and university activities. The
station could also serve to remind students of important dates and events and even exam time and dates. The
proposed radio will propagate at a distance of approximately a 2 mile radius.

Definition of Terms

 Studio Outfitting
• Primarily soundproofing the entire room.
• In terms of premises size, the minimum size is 400sq ft. A studio can either be self-op (the main presenter
operates at a desk, min size about 150sq ft) or have separate control room (with equipment and technician,
min size about 80sq ft) and studio (with presenter and guests, at least 100sq ft).
 Audio Equipment
• A sound desk (this should be a broadcast control console, at least 2 microphones, headphones, an amplifier,
speakers and CDs.
• A CD player to play music.
• Radio stations must record all broadcasts and retain copies for 3 months.

 Transmission equipment
 • A radio transmitter, a limiter and an antenna (aerial) is needed.
• An audio signal is passed from the sound console (mixing desk), possibly through the limiting equipment,
and then to the transmitter. Here the audio is mixed with a radio signal, and propagated through the antenna.
The strength of the radio signal (the output power of the transmitter) is one of the main factors determining
how far away the station can be received. Another is the height of your antenna - the higher above ground
level; the further the signal will travel.

The antenna will be sited on a mast. The distance from the transmitter to the antenna must be less than 100m, to
prevent loss (of power) in the signal. The mast must be sited to get as good coverage as possible i.e., the antenna
must be high up, not be obstructed by buildings or mountains, and provide good line of sight to as much of the
proposed coverage area as possible.

METHODOLOGY

The system of methods used to acquire knowledgeable information to go about starting such
a project like the first UTECH radio station is as follows:

• Information about any radio station studio equipment and the operation surrounding it was
vital as it set the foundation to future potential UTECH first legitimate radio station
development, therefore we choose KOOL 97 FM as our source of information.

• A letter from the School Of Engineering department was required to submit in order for
approval by KOOL 97 FM, which after many attempts, thank to Mr. Richardson the letter was
approved in time by KOOL 97 FM for the tour of the entire operation.

• UTECH radio station room measurements was recoded by Gamell Pottenger

• Helpful data was given to us by our lecturer Mr. Richardson, which placed us on the correct
path for the development of the transmission technique.

• The layout of UTECH’s radio station studio, was developed by Xavier Senior using AUTOCAD as
well as detailed structure of equipments layout.
DESIGN

Detailed design of this project will be illustrated and implemented

upon presentation.

DATA ANALYSIS
(The detailed information on the operation of the equipments in terms of operation and it
main purpose, basically just look at the power point presentation and describe the operation
of the equipments.)

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT

The significance of this proposal is to gain the respect and support of the University Of
Technology by showing the level of interest from us the students with the help of lectures
and to emphasize the importance to what it means by the name University of Technology
while implementing the idea of UTECH first radio station and finally exercise some basic
communication skills that for so long has being thought and learnt.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The outcome expected from this is nothing drastic at this point in time but for us to be
realistic, especially with the budget being proposed to the university. Without a doubt what
is expected is the basic necessity for us to even send some form of signal throughout the
campus to further the knowledge of our studies and at the same time paving the way for the
next generation of communication engineers. To conclude our expectation, the basic
equipment expected will be blow the stated budget that is the right budget.

BUDGET
MAIN MIXER

Audio Mixer [Sony MXP-390]

Price: $390.00
URL Link:

http://www.broadcaststore.com/store/prod_detail.cfm?eq_id=500072

SUB MIXER

Audio Mixer [Panasonic WR 130]

Price: $199.00, two sub mixer : $599.00

URL Link:

http://www.broadcaststore.com/store/prod_detail.cfm?eq_id=500670

INSTANT REPLAY SYSTEM

360 System.

Price: $3,198.00

URL Link:

http://www.broadcaststore.com/store/prod_detail.cfm?eq_id=430202

ITERCOM [Interconnection production system]

Telos [2001-00023 talk show switch console]

Price: $649.00

URL Link:

http://www.proaudio.com/index.php?cPath=281_461

MICS
Price: $100.00

3 Mic: $300.00

URL Link:

http://www.broadcaststore.com/store/model_detail.cfm?id=779340

Serato System

Serato studio converter

Price: $ 699.00

URL:

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rane-Serato-Scratch-Live-SL3?sku=581716

Scratch Live allows manipulation and playback of digital audio files (mp3, wav, aiff, ogg and non-

DRM aac) using traditional vinyl turntables or CD players via special timecode vinyl records or

CDs. It seeks to cross the divide between the versatility of digital audio

DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER

Price: $323.00

URL Link:

http://www.broadcaststore.com/store/prod_detail.cfm?eq_id=500483
FORGET SYSTEM

Aviom AV-P2 2-Channel A-Net Output Module

Price: $555.00

URL Link:

http://www.proaudio.com/product_info.php?products_id=4954

DELAY MACHINE

BOSS BR-600 8-Track Digital Recorder

Price: $349.00

URL Link:

http://www.proaudio.com/product_info.php?products_id=6513
AUDIO PROCESSOR

Air Corp 500TV Microphone Processor Lapel Mic Version

Price: $889.00

URL Link:

http://www.proaudio.com/product_info.php?products_id=3028

AMPLIFIER

Alesis RA 500 500-Watt Reference Power Amplifier

Price: $399.00

URL Link:

http://www.proaudio.com/product_info.php?products_id=53
Note Prices Are Quoted I U.S. Currency

Budget for Equipments

Equipment Prices [U.S.]

Sub Mixers $599.00

360 System $3,198.00

Telos System $649.00

3 mic $300

Serato System $699.00

Distribution Amp $323.00

Forget System $550.00

Delay Machine $349.00

Audio Processor $889.00

Amplifier $399.00

Main Mixer $390.00

Total $8,345

Expected Budget

Equipment Prices [U.S]

1 Mic $100

Main Mixer $390.00

Transmitter $400.00

Amplifier $399.00
Coaxial Cable Set $200.00

Total $1489.00
Please note most of the required equipment was not included.

Notebook, cable linking the notebook to mixer and amplifier, the software, pole antenna,