Unlike most college radio stations, getting started at WAMH is a simple, easy process. By following the steps below, you can have you own show within a few weeks.
First and foremost, come visit the station! We have office hours Mondays and Thursdays 4-6 PM and we are located upstairs in Keefe, right above Schwemm's.
1. Review 2 newly released albums. These can be found on a wooden shelf, right past the office door, to the right. Please sign out what you take and return it within a week. Reviews do not have to be Rolling Stone material- just a few sentences about your overall impression, similar artists, key tracks, and whether any of the songs are not FCC clean.
(*At this point, you should start reading the DJ Manual. To get a copy, e-mail us. It may seem daunting at first, but all of the procedures are really easy once you’re in the station. )
2. Sit in on 3 radio shows Starting September 21st we will be broadcasting. Check the programming schedule at http://www.amherst.edu/~wamh/ and e-mail the DJ from any show that interests you- don’t be shy! They were once a pre-J, just like you. You don’t have to stay for the entire 2 hour show, just long enough to get a feel of how they run their show and familiarize yourself with the equipment. Try to sit in on different shows to see how DJs vary in their musical and DJing styles.
3. Attend the Pre-J show, which is on Saturday 4-6 PM. This show is low-key and fun, with a whole group of pre-Js. It’s meant to give you one final overview on how to work the equipment and be successful as a DJ.
4. Take the DJ test. Come in during office hours (Monday and Thursday 4-6 PM) and take a short written test to prove your DJ prowess.
Once you’ve passed the test, you’re officially a DJ! Pick up a show request form right outside the station, fill it out, and drop it off in WAMH and we’ll work you into the schedule with your very own weekly 2 hour spot!
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If any of this sounds compelling to you, send us a letter.