Start a TV Station:Learn How to Start Satellite, Cable, Analog and Digital Broadcast TV Channels and [Paperback]

Brock Fisher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 3, 2008

This is probably the first book ever written on how to start your own TV station. This book is to the point, and the author does not waste time on worthless information. If you are looking to start your own TV station, this is by far your best resource for beginner information. This book concentrates on several aspects of starting a satellite TV channel and includes information on Internet, and Cable TV. If you are dreaming of owning your own TV station, then do not let this opportunity pass you by. Even if you do not have all the necessary money to start your own station, this book gives you advice on where to go to get the capital required for your new venture. This book was written for the beginner that is looking to learn more about starting their own TV station. This book will help you understand the basics of starting a TV station so that you can make informed decisions. Also a special section on "How to Start Your Own TV Show"

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About the Author

Brock Fisher has established himself as one of the leading persons in developing and launching new satellite TV stations. He has helped launch several channels and has worked with both profit and non-profit companies in their development of their own satellite channel. Brock has established his own company in which he has a turnkey system that allows for companies to reach millions of potential viewers for less investment than typically expected. His work extends into almost every continent on the planet including Africa and Asia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 78 pages
• Publisher: Brock Fisher (January 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1605306916
• ISBN-13: 978-1605306919
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #416,988 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good information, terribly written, February 19, 2010

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Michael Kilgore "carloadbooks" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Start a TV Station:Learn How to Start Satellite, Cable, Analog and Digital Broadcast TV Channels and (Paperback)

First, this book is tiny. Only 77 pages, including 10 for the glossary. And those pages are only about 5.25 x 7.75 inches. Use Amazon's Look Inside feature to get a feel for the wide spacing on those pages. I've had larger user manuals.

Second, the writing and presentation are so bad that they are a huge distraction. The first word of the book is misspelled. The first illustration is a grainy screenshot with arrows childishly drawn in. It's hard to find a page not marked with typos and grammar that is awkward at best.

Third, the book is partly a promotion tool for the author's web site. There are repeated references to what the author can do to help startup stations, and some discussion of fees.

But down deep, there are signs of an author who might really know how this really works. He lays out what pieces are necessary for a satellite TV station as well as alternatives in cable, over-the-air, and internet broadcasting. He also includes ballpark price estimates for each of these pieces. And he even adds bits of wisdom, such as choosing a satellite that already has direct-to-home viewers so your new station will have a larger initial potential audience.

For the quality of presentation, this book is terribly overpriced. But if that information is worth the money to you, it's available. Just be sure to use Look Inside so you'll know what you're getting.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Some Useful Suggestions on TV Channel Setup and Distribution, June 29, 2011

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Lawrence J. Harte "Telecom Expert" (Fuquay Varina, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Start a TV Station:Learn How to Start Satellite, Cable, Analog and Digital Broadcast TV Channels: Special Section on How to Start a TV Show and How To Start A Internet TV Channel. (Paperback)

This is a very short book that provides explanations and tips on how to setup a TV channel on satellite systems. It does provide some useful tips on how to choose content and gives some basic distribution options along with costs. There are some grammatical issues and there are few technical explanations. Could benefit from more TV channel business related information.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Start a TV Station:Learn How To Start Satellite, Cable, Analog And Digital Broadcast TV Channel..., February 17, 2011

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This review is from: Start a TV Station:Learn How to Start Satellite, Cable, Analog and Digital Broadcast TV Channels and (Paperback)

The book is pretty basic. I know more than the data provided in this book. An 18 year old can do a better research on the contents of the "Pamphlet". What a waste of my money!