What is community radio?

It is a radio broadcasting system for regional communication that can utilize a dedicated channel with no interference.

In the Kyushu region, a broadcasting system for local communities using specific low-power radio and simple radio has been spreading since over a decade ago (a wireless version of wired broadcasting). Due to the rapid spread, the number of channels has become limited, necessitating new frequency bands. Based on the results of the "Study Group on Information and Communication Systems for Local Communities," hosted by the Kyushu Regional Communications Bureau from November 2007 to March 2008, the "Frequency Utilization Plan" was revised in July 2008, reallocating some frequencies from underutilized regional promotion radio for use in municipal and community broadcasting, which is referred to as "Community Radio." The official notification was issued in December 2008, and licenses have been granted sequentially since then. [Definition] It is defined as "a radio station established by municipalities, community associations, etc., to smoothly carry out joint activities that contribute to the maintenance and formation of a good local community, such as communication among residents within the area, environmental improvement, and maintenance of meeting facilities." Therefore, licenses are granted only to municipalities and community associations, etc. *Community associations, etc. = organizations that are closely related to municipalities and are recognized for supporting the activities of the respective organization.

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