==== Technical Help for Community Radio Stations ====

The [[https://www.radiotechcon.com|Radio TechCon]] team is offering the following help for community radio stations below:

Radio is like a family, so the Radio TechCon team would like to offer our support to the wider audio and engineering community at this time.

We have already written to the [[https://www.commedia.org.uk|Community Media Association]] and [[https://www.hbauk.com/|Hospital Broadcasting Association]], to offer our committee members’ services to stations who are in need of support to set up remote recording in order to stay on air.

Radio TechCon’s Stephen Clarke has written [[https://www.radiotechcon.com/coronavirus-help-for-broadcast-engineers-working-in-radio/|a blog summarising different options for stations]] to stay on air - especially useful for smaller stations who might not have a technical team of their own.
 
**Extra pairs of hands**

We are also aware that stations may need help with extra staff, and freelancers might need extra work during these times.
 
If you are freelance, please [[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftKFG6OtWfoeYpkTyBEiRZMeZ-sXemJK5DXpSaG9cMfVsD5g/viewform|complete this form to register your availability and skills]].
 
If you are a station who needs extra resources, please check this [[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-dTwPbVTFMG2rv01_KEcm-ImIjv1V6BZQ_7wNahsLs8/edit?mc_cid=55bcb5ab6e&mc_eid=e8d23ecace#gid=405660987|list of people]] and contact them directly. 

Please share this resource with others!
 
**Need extra help?**

Feel free to post a question to the[[https://www.facebook.com/radiotechcon|Radio TechCon Facebook page]] so that other engineers can help you if you are stuck. Job offers are also welcome there!

You may also find the [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukbroadcastengineers/|UK TV/Radio Broadcast Engineers]]’ group on Facebook a useful resource for advice and support (not run by Radio TechCon but full of friendly folks).