Thursday, March 13, 2008
Voiping the outback
Communications in the remote Australian outback are getting a boost following the development of a system that links the internet to amateur radio technology. more
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Posted by Kevin Walker at 3/13/2008 02:52:00 PM 0 comments
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Open Architecture Challenge
Empower the youth of Mukuru Kwa Njenga, an informal slum settlement of 250,000, to connect with other youth and create positive change in their community by building a technology media lab and library.
Details here.
Labels: computer_centre, development, education, HCI, ict4d, kenya, radio, technology Links to this post
Posted by Kevin Walker at 11/14/2007 10:52:00 AM 0 comments
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Emerging journalism
Journalism training is booming in the developing world. David Okwemba of Kenya's The Nation newspaper also helps train journalists. For community-generated podcasts (esp. in Kambu for the radio station) we have envisioned community members conducting interviews and making stories.
Economist story here.
Labels: content, education, global_blogging, handheld, ict, information, Kambu, kenya, local, mp3, podcast, radio Links to this post
Posted by Kevin Walker at 10/14/2007 08:36:00 PM 0 comments
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Culture Radio
In Sierra Leone, devices like TVs or PCs are out of reach for most of the people. However, an old functional radio can be found in almost every home. With “Culture Radio”, Shelter for Africa intends to reach everyone interested in getting a basic school education.
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Posted by Kevin Walker at 9/18/2007 02:49:00 PM 0 comments
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Radio hardware
Ramsey FM30B - Digital FM Stereo Transmitter Kit This looks to have 25mW; a diode could be cut to get full power, or there is another more powerful version.
Other sources:
Broadcast Warehouse, Progressive Concepts and PCS Electronics
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Posted by Kevin Walker at 6/07/2007 10:48:00 PM 0 comments
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Data to audio
Given the prominence of radio, and literacy levels, in the communities we're working with, this article may be of interest. Listen to your crops grow?
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Posted by Kevin Walker at 6/06/2007 08:56:00 PM 0 comments
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Radio scripts
Developing Countries Farm Radio Network includes scripts and other resources for rural radio. We have proposed having students/communities create these, and podcast them or broadcast using a low-power FM transmitter.
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Posted by Kevin Walker at 5/02/2007 10:13:00 PM 0 comments