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Radio 90A at Foothill College

The Radio 90A course offered by Foothill College is the gateway through which all KFJC DJs must pass. After successful completion of this course, a potential DJ is placed into formal training program which varies by individual but typically combines one-on-one training, graveyard (2A to 6A) shifts and then certification.

The course is typically taught on Wednesday evenings. Check notices at the station (bldg 6200) for times and room.

Synopsis

Section 1

  • Defining KFJC
  • Station Tour
  • Media Requirements
  • General Terminology

 

Section 2

  • Libraries
  • Music Handling
  • Alphabetizing and Library Filing
  • Air Names
  • Peak Training and Voice ID
   

Section 3

  • Script Writing
  • Underwriting
  • Public Service Announcements
  • SCs
  • Station ID and Logos
  • Jock Training Program
   

Section 4

  • Voice and Diction
  • Microphone Use
  • VU Meters
  • Break Clock
  • Basic Business
  • Traffic Definitions
  • Jock Critiques
   

Section 5

  • Midterm
  • Giveaways
  • Logs
  • Playlists
   

Section 6

  • Board Operation
  • Observations of DJ shows
  • Radio Station Tour

DJ Training Section 1

  • Library organization and filing rules
  • Record and CD refiling
  • Music Comuter

Section 7

  • Indecency and Obscenity
  • On-air Breaks
  • PSA Reading
  • Ticket Giveaways

 

DJ Training Section 2

  • Microphones
  • Policy Review

Section 8

  • Final Exam

 

DJ Training Section 3

  • Logs
  • Meter Readings
 

 

DJ Training Section 4

  • Equipment and Board Operation
  • Turntables
  • Tape Decks
  • Remote Sources
 

 

DJ Training Section 5

  • Half-hour full operation (repeated as required)
 

 

DJ Training Section 6

  • One hour full operation (repeated as required)
 

 

DJ Training Section 7

  • One hour compatible shift with scoped air check submitted to program director.

Once a student has passed the Midterm, they're eligible to start DJ training. The student is paired with an on-air personality and goes through these generalized steps during the weekly DJ air shift.

Upon approval from the program director, you're ready to fly solo - congratulations!

 

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