Q. How do I update my contact information with PBS?
A. Email the PBS Membership Coordinator - - or call (03) 8415 1067 during business hours (10am - 6pm weekdays) and speak to one of our friendly receptionists.
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Q. Can I podcast PBS programs?
A. Podcasts that include commercially available music are not available because of the high costs of licensing such music for download. Legally, downloading is different from streaming. Streaming our live broadcast or archived programs does not save a file to your device or computer. More info on how to listen is here.
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Q. How do I find out more about music played on a program?
A. Go to the Program Guide.
Find the program that matches the day and time of the music you are interested in. Follow the link to the program page and select the date of the episode you wish to view.
If you can't find the playlist or the detail you need, use the email link to contact the announcer directly, and give as much info as you can to help them answer your enquiry.
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Q. How can I speak to an announcer?
A. Call PBS during the program and wait for a music break. Since broadcasting involves multi-tasking and concentration, announcers may not be able to accommodate a long conversation.
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Q. How do I get my gig plugged on PBS?
A. PBS does not have one standard gig guide. However, some PBS announcers maintain their own. Please find the program most suited to your music and email the announcer directly using the contact details on their program page. PBS is unable to guarantee that announcers will plug your gig.
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Q. How do I get my music played on PBS?
A. We have a page dedicated to information on submitting your music.
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Q. I'm a member of PBS. Can I have a look around the station?
A. Yes, we hold an Open Day once a year, and you'll hear about it on PBS.
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Q. I'd like to obtain paid work at PBS. Where do you advertise?
A. Paid employment opportunities in community radio are rare. From time to time, positions may become available. PBS lists vacant positions on our website.
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Q. How do I volunteer at PBS?
A. Please visit our page on volunteering under the Get Involved tab.
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Q. How do I win prizes?
A. Listen to PBS, have your PBS member card ready, and when the presenter announces a giveaway, phone (+61 3) 8415 1067. Please don't call while you're driving!
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Q. How frequently can I call to win prizes?
A. You can only win a prize once every three months.
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Q. Can I pay my membership or donation by cheque?
A. Yes. Please make cheque and money orders out to Progressive Broadcasting Service Co-op.
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Q. How can I collect my prize?
A. Collect from PBS (B1 Collingwood Yards, 35 Johnston Street, Collingwood) anytime Monday-Friday 10am-6pm. Please present your member card upon collection.
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Q. Does PBS have an app?
A. Yes! We have an app for iPhone and iPad available here and an app for Android available here.
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