what equipment do you need to run a radio station?

A license to operate a radio station (HAM); A license to transmit on specific frequency (FCC); if broadcasting music, a license to broadcast music (ASCAP, BMI, PRS, PPL, DRM, etc). Real estate for studio, transmitter, tower; A studio, A transmitter tuned to licensed frequency, tower and antenna connected to transmitter. Microphone, sound control board (to mix/control the signals, levels, etc), equipment holding the content if using outside clips, advertising, music, interviews, etc if everything isn't live; recording and storage equipment, computer, software or paper/pen to manage and log the activities of the station (per license). Since licensing is recurring expense, some regular form of income to pay the expenses.

Here is one article that details what you need: http://www.radiobrandy.com/BuildingARadioStation.h...