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==== Technical Advice =====

=== Obit Procedure ===

We are compiling resources [[Obit Procedure|here]] on obit procedures.
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=== Is it Possible to Build a Pro Radio Studio for less than £1,000? ===
The challenge was to keep this station on air during the pandemic by building a studio at home. But could it be done for less than £1,000? Watch [[https://youtu.be/vS-T5RxeDdY|here]].


=== Coronavirus Tech Handbook ===
The [[https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/|Coronavirus Tech Handbook]] is a crowdsourced library of tools, services and resources relating to COVID-19 response. It is a rapidly evolving resource with thousands of expert contributors.

=== Free 200MB Data ===
Fancy some free data? Order a [[https://www.three.co.uk/Free_SIM_MBB/Order|Data Reward SIM]] from 3 Mobile and enjoy 200MB of free data every month. Just what you need to stay online when there's no Wi-Fi.
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=== Proper Microphone Hygiene ===

Much of the time, microphones are used in situations where germs can spread with ease. This can especially be the case in theatre and broadcast situations with many different users using mics held or placed close to the mouth. [[https://www.dpamicrophones.com/mic-university/proper-mic-hygiene|In all situations, cleaning your mics regularly is a good idea for everyone]].
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=== Safety and Security While Video Conferencing with Zoom ===

We have complied some advice on how to use the Zooom video conferencing platform more safely [[Zoom|here]].
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=== Remote Access ===

Currently [[https://ultraviewer.net/en/|UltraViewer]] is completely free, whether you are a business or personal, you can use it without worrying about paying any fee. And there is a list of free remote access tools [[https://www.lifewire.com/free-remote-access-software-tools-2625161|here]].


=== Keep your PC clock in sync === 

Keep your PC clock in sync with [[http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/|Dimension 4]]



=== Safer Studio ===

[[https://twitter.com/robwmedia|Rob Watson]] has developed a list of tips for creating a [[Safer Studios|safer studio]].
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=== Introduction to Broadcast Engineering ===

[[https://www.radiotechcon.com/|Radio TechCon]] is the UK Radio and audio industry's technical and engineering event. But what if you are new to broadcast engineering and want an overview of the basics? [[https://www.radiotechcon.com/introduction-to-broadcast-engineering/|This page]] is the place to start, with the virtual 'Radio Technology Masterclass - an introduction to broadcast engineering'. 

=== Tools in the Toolbox: Options for Remote Broadcasting ===
This tutorial from the Grassroots Radio Conference 2020 is an overview of different software and strategies for remote broadcasting.  The topics include Zoom, Squadcast, Riverside.fm, Ringr, Zencastr, phone interviews, Cleanfeed, split-tracking, Dropbox, Splashtop, VPN, Rocket Broadcaster, and Radio Hijack.

[[https://pacificanetwork.org/overview-of-resources/grassroots-radio-conference-2020/|Tools in the Toolbox: Options for Remote Broadcasting]]

=== Remote Broadcasting Resources from Radio TechCon ===
[[https://www.radiotechcon.com/|Radio TechCon]] has prepared some [[https://www.radiotechcon.com/coronavirus-help-for-broadcast-engineers-working-in-radio/|remote broadcasting resources for radio stations]].

=== Technical Help from Radio TechCon ===

The team from Radio TechCon is offering [[Technical Help|technical help]] to community radio stations.

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