Terms
This term refers to silence on a broadcast, something every DJ must avoid.
What is dead air?
DJs must say the station’s call letters and slogan when opening the mic.
What are WLMC and “The Finn”?
This log records every song played during a DJ’s show
What is the playlist log?
DJs should imagine speaking to this number of listeners to sound more natural.
What is one person?
DJs should avoid this type of joke that excludes listeners.
What are inside jokes?
This is the act of talking over the intro of a song until the vocals begin.
What is hitting the post?
DJs are prohibited from broadcasting statements that falsely harm a person’s reputation (knowingly false); these are known as this.
What are defamatory statements?
This log includes technical issues, legal IDs, and sign-off times.
What is the station log?
This technique involves slowing down and pausing to sound more confident
What is pacing / pausing?
DJs should keep this between themselves and other DJs to a minimum unless transitioning live.
What are off-mic conversations?
This is a smooth transition between songs or segments
What is a segue?
DJs must air this type of content regularly each hour to serve the community.
What are Public Service Announcements (PSAs)?
Before going on air, DJs must complete this and pass an exam with at least 80%
What is the manual test?
This is the most important part of your delivery and should grab attention immediately.
What is the first line / opening line?
This skill involves transitioning smoothly between songs or segments.
What is creating segues?
This term describes adjusting audio volume and balance for proper sound output.
What are levels?
DJs may not promote or advertise businesses because WLMC operates under this type of status.
What is non-commercial status?
Only these individuals may operate station equipment.
What are Certified DJs?
This preparation step involves practicing reading aloud before going on air
What is pre-reading material?
To avoid distortion while maintaining strong audio levels, DJs are typically taught to speak this distance from the microphone.
What is about a fist’s distance (roughly 4–6 inches)?
OR 3 fingers?
This is the structured plan that determines how a show is organized over time.
What is a format clock?
This federal rule requires stations to clearly identify themselves at sign-on, sign-off, and at the top of each hour.
What is station identification (ID) requirement?
This principle ensures all WLMC Radio content is created by humans, not AI
What is “Proud To Be Human”?
This principle emphasizes varying pitch and tone to avoid sounding flat on-air.
What is using tone and energy?
This responsibility requires DJs to review all content before airing to ensure it follows station policy.
What is content monitoring / reviewing material before broadcast?