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What do you mean that some stations will broadcast my request over the air?

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The radio station may record and broadcast your call over the air, with your permission, of course.

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What do you mean that the station does not have your favorite song? Does this mean somebody already requested it?

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Sometimes the radio station does not play the song, band, genre, etc. that you would like to hear. This is very common.

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While talking to the DJ about my request, can I ask him to play the song at a certain time?

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You may ask the DJ to play a song a certain time, but he may already have scheduled content.

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What do you mean about refraining to use inappropriate language while calling in a request?

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Simply put, don't swear or be rude or obnoxious.

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How come not every song request can be played on the radio?

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They may have a playlist already set up, or they are busy. You can request at another time if this happens.

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How can I find out how to contact a DJ?

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To find out how to contact a DJ, the best way is to go on the station's website and look through the 'contact us' section. This is where most companies will display their locations, hours of operation and phone numbers. If there is no direct contact, use the general contact information and ask that your message be sent on to the DJ in question.

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I am afraid to request a song. What do I do?

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If you are nervous or afraid to request a song, prepare yourself beforehand and write everything down. This will save time and will likely result in a more successful conversation with the DJ. If the song you want to play is really good, but you are still not ready, have a friend do it for you.

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Will they play a song that is not popular if you request it?

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If the song is not popular, as in people don't tend to like it, the DJ may not play the song to avoid the risk of losing listeners. If the song is not popular, in that many people don't know about it, there is still a chance it will be played.

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