In my opinion the most difficult part is understanding the channel settings page so that the audio/video will work. The rest of it is pretty simple.
You will need some equipment.
You will need...
1. A computer
2. A webcam
3. Audio input (microphone)
3 steps:
1. Get a Livestream account.
Go to http://livestream.com and follow the steps to creating your channel. I named mine "KE5UTN".
2. Get your video "channel" player code.
Once you create your channel, you will see a row of clickable options, one of which will allow you to grab (copy) your channel code which you will place where ever you wish your channel to be viewed.
3. Place your channel code where folks can see it.
Many hams with live video feeds place their code within their QRZ biography pane.
Once, a dx station looked me up on QRZ and asked me to turn on my feed. He was curious and wanted to hear what his signal sounded like at my QTH. He was very pleased that I accomodated this request.
Be advised, In order for your viewers to hear your radio's audio, you'll have to place your computer's microphone in front of your radio speaker. (unless you have your audio running directly from your radio into your soundcard.
Another good place to put your feed, if you don't already have a webpage is on a blog.
You can start a blog, much like this one, for free. After you create a 'viewer-code-post', you'll be able to write a little something about your self, your shack, your show, and you'll be able to direct people to your feed, via facebook/twitter.
So, another facet of amateur radio for you might just be a public internet channel where you can have fun while promoting our hobby.
Look on the right-hand sidebar of this blog and you'll see a link to the Live KE5UTN Channel.
Good luck with your channel.
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