Archive for December, 2009

Is it possible to recieve foreign stations on FM radios from the UK?

It’s not clear if you are in the UK and want to listen to stations abroad. If so, you can probably get a few stations depending on where you live. If you are on the west coast, some Irish stations. If you’re on the east coast near the channel, you might be able to get [...]

London Tamil FM Online Radios ?

London Tamil FM Online Radios ?
chk out http://www.tamilfms.com/2008/09/london-tamil-radio-uk.html
http://www.tamilfms.com/2008/09/ibc-tamil-uk.html and
http://www.tamilfms.com/2008/09/london-bbc-tamil-osai.html and
http://www.tamilfms.com/2008/09/bbc-seithi-arikkai.html
http://www.TamiFMs.com got 80+ online tamil fm channels

How small and/or portable can HD Radios get without compromising the quality?

HD radio reception is always perfect quality, for any size radio. However speakers smaller than about 3 inches can’t reproduce the entire audio range very well, especially bass notes. Using headphones with the very small units would be desirable. The problem until recently was that the chip set required for HD reception consumed too much [...]

Fun/interesting stuff to do with radio vacuum tubes/valves?

There’s something really nice about the glow of an old vacuum tube…
Does anyone know of any sites that give you fun stuff to to use them for? Or (more simply) tell me how to rig up one of the valves to a battery (and then I’ll go from there )?
I did a Google search [...]

Are there radio stations in England that broadcast the Premier League matches?

I am in America and was wondering if I might be able to get a stream of these radio stations on my computer or maybe through my iPhone. Thanks in advance.
BBC 5 – http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live/
Today FM always a game on Saturday at 3 – http://www.todayfm.com/Home.aspx
Just listen online.

If I have an Internet Radio Station Do I have to ask permission to record campanies to put their song on air?

My friends and I are planning to put up an Internet Radio Station, I was just wondering if we need to ask permission to record companies, and artist for us to put their song on air?
Not only ask permission, but probably pay them. I’m hearing that there are smaller fees and some concessions for student [...]

What Radio Station Is Radio Disney in Canada on the radio without subscribing to satellite radio companies?

I want to know what channel is Radio disney on the radio.
Oh I found out! AM 1560 it works only after 5pm it is a station from new york city! I heard it bounces off the atmosphere!!!
Oh I found out! AM 1560 it works only after 6pm it is a station from new york city! [...]

What are the restrictions on two-way radios in Egypt?

I am looking to purchase some two-way radios (perhaps the Motorola 5500) to use in survey work when our team will be spread out in the desert. Does anyone know what kind of two-way radios are allowed to be used? Are there restrictions on particular frequencies or signal strengths?
Thanks!
In case this wasn’t clear [...]

What would you do for safety on a boat, get a two-way radio or a GPS?

Or should I get a two-way radio with a GPS?…Looked into that…and its about $300-$400…Either one should be waterproof…Would a simple two-way handheld radio be enough?
A marine radio should be at the top of your list. A GPS would be handy if you ever go very far from your home port, or from land, [...]

What are the best free online radio stations for electronica and hip-hop?

I have internet and no TV so I’m trying to familiarize myself with online radio options.
This article lists several great sources, my personal fave is Accuradio because they have such a large music library:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4708033_listen-music-radio-online.html