This document provides an introduction to broadcasting. It defines broadcasting as the distribution of audio and/or video signals transmitted to an audience. It originated from the farming practice of scattering seeds over a wide field. The document then describes different broadcasting systems such as institutional public address systems, low-powered narrowcasting stations, national radio and TV, satellite radio and TV, and internet streaming and podcasting channels. It also covers principles of broadcasting like modulation methods and the radio frequency spectrum. It lists strengths like impact, emotion, immediacy and weaknesses like sensationalism and lack of depth. Finally, it outlines requirements to broadcast which include a congressional franchise and certificate of public convenience from the Philippine government demonstrating technical and financial capability.