Broadcast
Communication
Introduction to Broadcasting
Broadcast communication is a
track within mass communication
that pertains to video and audio
content for use on a variety of
platforms.
Ex: news, music programs, talk
shows, movies and advertisements.
Excellent speaking and writing
skills, as well as familiarity with
the working of media
organizations, are must to
compete for those highly coveted
jobs.
“BROADCAST”
Distribution of audio
and/or video signals
which transmit
programs to an
audience.
Types of communication One Static
Types of Communication Two Static
Broadcasting System
Institutional Public
Address
Low-Powered
(‘Narrowcasting”)
National radio & TV
Satellite Radio & TV
Internet Channels
• Institutional Public Address
Transmit non-
verbal messages
and music within a
school or a
hospital.
• Low-Powered (“Narrowcasting”)
Transmit signal to a
small area like
community radio
stations.
• National radio & TV
Has nationwide
coverage using
transmitter towers,
satellite systems,
and cable
distribution.
• Satellite Radio & TV
Wider areas such
as entire
continents.
• Internet Channels (Live Streaming)
Distribute text or
streamed music
worldwide.
Various audio-video
streaming host sites:
[Link],
[Link], justintv,
etc.
• Internet Channels (Podcasting)
Programs on-demand. It is
hosted by several
podcasting sites such as
[Link],
[Link], etc.
Podcast players can be
embedded in blogs and
websites and can be linked
in social networks.
Broadcast Frequencies
FREQ. BAND FREQ. RANGE APPLICATION
Long Wave Am 148.5khz-283.5khz (LF) International Service
Medium Wave Am 530khz-1710khz (MF) Commercial Service
Short Wave Band 3Mhz-30Mhz (HF) Commercial Service
TV Band I (Ch.2-6) 54Mhz-88Mhz (VHF) Commercial Service
FM Band II 88Mhz-108Mhz (VHF) Commercial Service
TV Band III (Ch. 7-13) 174Mhz-216Mhz (VHF) Commercial Service
TV Bands IV & V (Ch. 470Mhz-806Mhz (UHF) Commercial Service
14-69)
Thank you and
God Bless!