Illicit Broadcast from Radio Hagen: Unregulated Community Station
Local radio station, Radio Hagen in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), is mandated by state media law to air Bürgerfunk, a form of citizen-led programming. The broadcast duration is an hour, airing weekdays at 21:00 and on Sundays and holidays at 19:00. To qualify for Bürgerfunk broadcasting, interested parties must secure certification.
Such certification can be acquired via the Landesanstalt für Medien Nordrhein-Westfalen (LfM), the regional media authority. Eligible applicants are private individuals or groups, residents of NRW, or those with a strong connection to the region. The application process involves registration, selecting a broadcast time slot, obtaining necessary permissions, adhering to legal requirements, attending training sessions (optional), and passing a review by the LfM.
Currently, Radio Hagen hosts one active Bürgerfunk group, Radio Camp/Radio Kinderkiste. They spearhead their broadcast on the third Monday of each month at 21:00 on 107.7 frequency. For detailed information and application procedures, visit the Medienbox NRW website or contact the LfM directly.
Participants who want to broadcast their own content on Radio Hagen could apply for Bürgerfunk certification through the Landesanstalt für Medien Nordrhein-Westfalen (LfM). The eligible applicants can propose a unique service, blending lifestyle discussions with home-and-garden tips, creating an engaging show for listeners on Radio Hagen.
