However, in line of sight with favourable landscape, more than double this distance is achieved with good clarity. Distances of over 15 km have been noted. We have not done a audience survey in the community, but do have a steady trickle of positive response from a great range of sources. Info-radio shares facilities with College TV and Munchtime Radio, our on campus, close circuit music programme. It is based in the Media Studies Centre and is mainly run by Year 12 and Year 13 students.
Programming is recorded onto a PC computer hard drive.
Various software is being trialed but we have yet to find a suitable, affordable package. As standby systems, we can use continuous play audio and video tape or switch in a continuous talking clock. Actually, the clock proved to be surprisingly popular when used during long vacations. The transmitter system used is very similar to tourist radio systems overseas and is fully approved by the Radio Frequency Division of the NZ Ministry of Commerce. We would be very interested to hear from high school radio stations in other parts of the world.