A guide to extending an FM radio station to online listeners through streaming and a web/mobile listening experience.
Radio streaming extends a station beyond terrestrial FM and can make programmes accessible on phones, computers and connected devices.
Online radio streaming can complement an FM service by allowing listeners to access a station over the internet. A typical solution connects the station's audio source to an encoder, streaming server and web or mobile player.
The streaming chain can include an audio encoder, reliable internet connection, streaming server, player and monitoring tools.
Streaming performance depends on stable connectivity, sensible bitrate selection, monitoring and appropriate server capacity.
A station website can provide a prominent listen-live player, programme information, contact details and links to social platforms.
Sky Technologies can support organisations planning online radio distribution alongside their terrestrial broadcast infrastructure.
From licensing support and equipment BoQs to installation, commissioning, training and streaming, Sky Technologies can support the journey from concept to on-air.