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There are almost
600 million working radios in the United States, more than five
per household. They can be found in virtually every home, automobile
and place of business. Some 12,200 AM and FM radio stations are
on the air and the FCC continues to issue construction permits for
more outlets. About 1,600 commercial and educational TV stations
provide entertainment and information to 99 percent of the nations
households. In addition there are some 2,000 VHF and UHF television
stations and almost 8,000 FM, VHF and UHF translator and booster
stations. There are 11,800 cable systems serving 65 million subscribers
and some 250 wireless cable systems supplying video services to
millions of roof top antennas.
Annual salary
range is from $24,260-$145,000
Employment opportunities
in the broadcasting field are expected to increase during the next
decade and those with formal training are most likely to succeed.
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Broadcasting
Job Descriptions
Broadcasting
Technician
Broadcast technicians install, test, repair, set up, and operate
the electronic equipment used to record and transmit radio and television
programs. They work with television cameras, microphones, tape recorders,
light and sound effects, transmitters, antennas, and other equipment.
Some broadcast technicians develop movie sound tracks in motion
picture production studios.
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