The software lets the user broadcast live at any time to ubroadcast listeners or upload MP3 and WAV music files, commercials, and other pre-recorded content to play on their ubroadcast station 24 hours-a-day. ubroadcast also claims "...several enhanced features will soon be released to provide a full interactive experience between broadcaster and listener unlike anything else currently available in traditional or Internet Radio."
The software is designed to be used by someone with no prior broadcast experience. It is divided into several areas including station content (Add CDs, Add MP3s, Manage Ads, Manage Playlist), station options, LIVE status, and File upload status.
Because the Federal Communications Commission does not regulate Internet broadcasting, broadcasts on ubroadcast are uncensored. In addition to the live user generated content, ubroadcast also offers HD quality music and other premium content stations.
To listen to ubroadcast streams, download the free "player" software available at ubroadcast.com. At the time of this writing, the "Station Manager" software is also a free download.
I have not been able to accurately assess what - if any - future fees might be in the works from ubroadcast itself. At the moment, the software and broadcasting privileges are at no cost. I have no indication if this is for now or forever.
Then, there's the music royalty issue. Although there are no royalty fees required from a radio show which features talk programming YOU create, incorporating copyrighted music into your broadcast requires either a waiver from the artist (unlikely) or a royalty payment. ubroadcast points out at its website:
"All broadcasters must adhere and agree to the rules set forth in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, (the 'DMCA') as well as our own broadcasting Terms and Conditions. If you have any question as to the use of a particular copyrighted work, or are unsure if you have permission to use it in a broadcast, it is best not to do so."
I inferred from this statement that ubroadcast is suggesting copyright and royalty issues are your concern as the actual broadcaster.
