User requirement and prototype design of radio streaming using mind map model for “Forum Diskusi Radio Ponorogo” association

Abstract

Forum Diskusi Radio Ponorogo (FDRP) is an association with consist of four radio station. Namely is Duta Nusantara FM, Suara Gontor FM, Romansa FM, and Songgolangit FM. Nowadays, FDRP as a terrestrial radio has some problem, and the first problem is to broadcast signal because the area is limited covered. The second problem is the listener are turning from traditional broadcasting to smartphone radio streaming, either using mobile apps or a website. To sustain this radio industry, they must switch to streaming radio via internet. This research aims to explore the need for building the radio streaming to expand the reach of radio broadcast and to design radio streaming media as a collaborative convergence movement. This study uses a mind map model by conducting observations, interviews and discussions to identify initial user needs and prototype techniques to determine the needs of streaming radio applications. This research produces a list of collaboration needs in maintaining the existence of the radio industry in Ponorogo and a prototype design of streaming media for a collaborative radio. For further research, it is hoped can be continued at the stage of making media and implementing streaming radio.