Depending on the developmental stage in question, any of a number of different activities could be taking place, but the principal activities of the station will be:

• BROADCASTING: Production of programmes, advertisements, community notices, features and jingles; technical production of program features, news reports, sports reports, adverts, community notices etc.

• MARKETING AND SALES: Scheduling sales appointments, telesales, mailshots and follow-up, invoicing and collecting payments arising, writing copy for adverts, creating jingles; design and implementation of marketing plans.

• TRAINING: an ongoing process which feeds into all levels of operation. All staff and volunteers must undergo training in the ethos and practice of community radio broadcast journalism, Radio equipment operation, media presentation and interview skills, libel and copyright law