Skype Notes

2017-11-27 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! If you're a Windows 10 user then you'll most likely be aware that you can already use a version of Skype built right into the operating system itself, the Desktop version of Skype is no longer available nor is it being developped. -- ** "For the gardener nothing is more

Re: Tecsun PL660

2017-11-26 Thread Dane Trethowan
://www.amazon.com/Tecsun-PL880-Conversion-Shortwave-Reception/dp/B00GJ51NVA Rich De Steno On 11/26/2017 5:00 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: I’m not sure in US dollars unfortunately. ** “For the gardener nothing is more handier than bulbs, I mean the 1’s you put in the ground

Re: Tecsun PL660

2017-11-26 Thread Dane Trethowan
s such beasts cost? > > Brian > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane > Trethowan > Sendt: 26. november 2017 00:38 > Til: pc-audio@pc-audio.org > Emne: Re: Tecsun PL660 > > hi! > > Well

Re: Tecsun PL660

2017-11-25 Thread Dane Trethowan
this. But how is the 660 on f.m  and the 880 on the same? On 11/25/2017 5:37 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: hi! Well you're going to have to make a few decisions as to which radio you buy, all Tecsun radio sets have pros and cons. The Synchronus detection is better on the PL-660 however sideband is far

Re: Tecsun PL660

2017-11-25 Thread Dane Trethowan
wrote: hi, Dane. I am thinking about purchasing either the PL 660 or the PL 880. do you have any comments about the sideband reception in the synchronous to text you on the 660 versus the 880? Sent from my iPhone On Nov 10, 2017, at 6:36 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote:

ABC Radio Direct URL's

2017-11-25 Thread Dane Trethowan
This page contains direct URL's for most ABC Radio stations in Australia, they can be pasted into VLC, used with Total Recorder etc http://radio.abc.net.au/help/streams -- ** "For the gardener nothing is more handier than bulbs, I mean the one's you put in the ground and not the

World-Wide SDR page

2017-11-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I posted a link to this yesterday and my post has subsubsequently generated a lot of questions about the SDR unit which is used on the page for the various locations and receivers listed. The Kiwi-SDR is the name of the SDR used. The Kiwi-SDR is powered by another computer such as a

Worldwide Web SDR: A Fantastic Site

2017-11-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
Okay, here's a link to a whole heap of Kiwi-SDR units. These are software defined radios that can be set up for use over the Internet, try one and see for yourself. http://sdr.hu/?top=kiwi -- ** "For the gardener nothing is more handier than bulbs, I mean the one's you put in the

Windows 10 Skype

2017-11-18 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Wondering what list members think of the Skype App that comes part of Windows 10. For the most part I like the layout but it does appear at first glance that the user doesn't have all the controls and settings available in the "Stand-Alone" Windows Desktop version of Skype, the ability

Re: .m3u8

2017-11-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
On 11/18/2017 12:22 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: VLC Media Player has no problems with this. On 11/18/2017 12:08 PM, Georges Zaynoun wrote: I wonder which player can play this type of file properly? I try to open this link: http://stream.lebanese-forces.com/live/RLL/playlist.m3u8 from outside

Re: zoom h1 recorder

2017-11-14 Thread Dane Trethowan
too things: Do you find that the build in mics go softer when they get loud noises? That is not a good thing, and also, when you connect it to pc, does it bring up options for choosing the audio sound cardt or storage device? Such as olympus? How do you select them? On 14/11/2017, Dane Trethowan

Re: zoom h1 recorder

2017-11-14 Thread Dane Trethowan
ere. They must get the message somehow. So dain what do you do when setting the time and date? And I guess you never change the bitrate for mp3? I guess that is not possible with a slide switch? Is wave the default? On 14/11/2017, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: Hi! There'

Re: Sound Forge 11 Question

2017-11-13 Thread Dane Trethowan
not encountered that. Best regards, Steve Jacobson -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 2:40 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: Sound Forge 11 Question Check to see that Microsoft Framework

Re: zoom h1 recorder

2017-11-13 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! There's been a Podcast on the Zoom H1 done on Blind Cool Tech, I have the whole archive here so I'll dig about, see if I can find it. In the meantime - having been a very very happy Zoom H1 user for the last 7 years - I can tell you that the unit is very useable though you need to be

Re: Sound Forge 11 Question

2017-11-13 Thread Dane Trethowan
Check to see that Microsoft Framework is properly installed, you'll find what you want there in add/remove components/features. Once this is done uninstall/remove Sound Forge and try the installation again. The error you're encountering should be fixed. On 11/14/2017 7:32 AM, Quinten

Re: Tecsun PL660

2017-11-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
thcumi...@comcast.net> wrote: > > hi, Dane. Do you know if there is an accessible manual for the 880? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 10, 2017, at 6:36 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: >> >> Hi! >> If I recall correctly

Tecsun PL660

2017-11-10 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! If I recall correctly there is a list member who is looking for information on buttons and controls for his Tecsun PL-660 radio. A document has been released by Tecsun Radio Australia to aid Blind users of this radio and I link to it thus.

Re: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek

2017-11-09 Thread Dane Trethowan
We'll agree to disagree then. Humanware only wants to support a part of the market they know they can extract money from, those Humanware can preach to and easily convince that Humanware are the only solution on Planet Earth, a bit like the Church of Scientology. On 11/10/2017 7:57 AM,

Re: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek

2017-11-09 Thread Dane Trethowan
for a small company like humanware to make a single use voice activated speaker would be the height of stupid. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Nov 9, 2017, at 1:27 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net <mailto:grtd...@internode.on.net>> wrote: That argument is just ridicu

Re: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek

2017-11-09 Thread Dane Trethowan
That argument is just ridiculous, have you ever used an Amazon Echo or a Google home? you can only interact with those devices the one way, with your voice! Obviously you use an App or a Web Page to set these devices up but once that's done? Well you either talk and use the device or you fall

Re: accessible digital recorder with editing

2017-11-09 Thread Dane Trethowan
turn off the beeps on the 14 and I sometimes can get thrown off by not hearing anything. I guess in a sence I've been spoiled by using stuff like a Plextalk most of the time. So yeah let's not forget what 1 person calls accessible may not be to someone else. On 11/9/2017 3:23 PM, Dane

Re: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek

2017-11-09 Thread Dane Trethowan
Well enjoy wasting your time then. > On 10 Nov 2017, at 9:09 am, Peter Scanlon wrote: > > Good point you make about those seconds wasting time. > Today, so much time can be wasted deleting crap emails or social media > stuff, that wastes time in business or study. >

Re: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek

2017-11-09 Thread Dane Trethowan
Mary > > Mary > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 8, 2017, at 9:05 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: >> >> So another new product from humanware but again I think they're missing so >> many points as Humanware tend to

Re: Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek

2017-11-09 Thread Dane Trethowan
kind of voice deal that would actually let you use your device > with voice under the right circumstances could be good. > > Mary > > Mary > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 8, 2017, at 9:05 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: >&g

Re: Digital Recorders (Sony PCM-D50)

2017-11-09 Thread Dane Trethowan
it seemed to do its job very nice. > /A > >> 9 nov. 2017 kl. 06:18 skrev Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net>: >> >> Hi! >> >> Well I guess at different times in our lives we all "Get Lucky" and such a >> time happened to me a few

Digital Recorders (Sony PCM-D50)

2017-11-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Well I guess at different times in our lives we all "Get Lucky" and such a time happened to me a few weeks ago. I managed to purchase - in good condition - a Sony PCM-D50 digital audio recorder. These recorders are at the low end of the professional recorder ranger from Sony and yet

Humanwear Victor Reader Stream Trek

2017-11-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
So another new product from humanware but again I think they're missing so many points as Humanware tend to do these days in my opinion. Yeah okay, we know about Talking Book players and we've used them for years. Yeah, we know about GPS navigation products and we use iPhones and other

Re: software to tag mp3 files?

2017-11-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
://www.softpointer.com/tr.htm John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 04 November 2017 00:45 To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: software to tag mp3 files? I very much look f

Windscreens for field recorders

2017-11-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
H! As users of field recording equipment will know, the outdoor recording you’re making is gravely enhanced by the use of a windscreen. I’ve found a range of windscreens that actually work incredibly well and they won’t cost you an arm and a leg to purchase. I’ve bought a couple of Gutman

Re: Amazon Echo Show

2017-11-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
the google home. But not available in my location. > Enjoy. > > On 05/11/2017, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: >> Hi! >> >> Is anyone on list using one of these devices and - if so - how are they >> going with it? >> >> I'm very h

Amazon Echo Show

2017-11-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Is anyone on list using one of these devices and - if so - how are they going with it? I'm very happy with my Amazon Echo products here, the original Echo Alexa, the Dot and Tap though they don't get used as much as the Google Home does but that should change radically this time next

Definitive Technology W9 Speaker

2017-11-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
Here's another speaker right up there with the wonderful B A5 and a7 speakers. I've had one of these for around about a year not. The W9 is bigger than the A7 so you'll need to find a reasonable table for this one though it can be put up against a wall as it has no bass port. The W9 is

Windows 10 Voice Recoerder

2017-11-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
Its a very nice app to use and the quality of the resulting recordings is certainly better than some Voice Recorders I've heard. -- ** "For the gardener nothing is more handier than bulbs, I mean the one's you put in the ground and not the electric light one's." **

Re: software to tag mp3 files?

2017-11-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
I very much look forward to seeing your tutorials. In the meantime? I’ll use MP3 Tag Studio to get the job done. ** “For the gardener nothing is more handier than bulbs, I mean the 1’s you put in the ground and not the electric light 1’s.” > On 3 Nov 2017, at 6:02 pm, Robert

More on Play-Fi

2017-06-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I'm off to demo two Wireless Speaker systems on the weekend and both are from Polk Audio, the Omni S2 and the Omni s6. The S2 is the portable Wi-Fi player and the S6 is the premium "Stand-alone" offering. Both these Speaker units have the Play-Fi Wireless Open eco system built-in so

Android phones are very personal

2017-06-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
And that they are. I've been playing with two new Android phones over the past month or so, the Samsung S8 and the Sony xPeria X-Performance, both of which are superb pieces of technology. So time to make a decision as to what I'll keep and - to my surprise if you like - I much prefer the

Top 5 Best Hi-Res Audio Music Download Sites | Sony US

2017-06-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
Some wonderful stuff here. If your equipment doesn't handle DSD format then other formats may be available such as FLAC and ALAC. https://www.sony.com/electronics/best-music-download-sites-hi-res-audio -- ** "Live each day as if you were goiing to die tomorrow, learn each day as if

DTS Play-Fi: set your wireless music free!

2017-06-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! This article/review on Play-Fi is a bit dated but still worth the read if you're into Wi-Fi, wireless music and streaming as I am. Personally I think Apple's Airplay is on the point of Retirement given there are so many better options such as Play-Fi available on devices now. I'm very

Sound Forge Pro for Mac

2017-05-31 Thread Dane Trethowan
Sorry everyone, forgot to include a link in my last eMail so here it is, this takes you directly to the shopping basket so you may add your purchase with the discount applied. >

Sound Forge Pro For Mac

2017-05-31 Thread Dane Trethowan
Just a reminder that Sound Forge Pro For Mac is available for $149, today’s the last day. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.

Sony Xperia X-Performance, answering Machine

2017-05-26 Thread Dane Trethowan
The Sony Xperia phone is the first I've used that has an independent answering machine App, by independent I mean independent of a Voicemail service. The App seems quite accessible and easy enough to set up, just record your greeting, set the time for the answering machine to activate on an

Re: How Do You Manage Playlist in VLC?

2017-05-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
I bet your pardon, I was getting confused with the Mac version, you can however take it from me that R burns random play on/off for the Windows PC version. > On 24 May 2017, at 1:01 pm, Kenny wrote: > > I'm using VLC media player Version 2,2,5,1 > . I see no

Re: How Do You Manage Playlist in VLC?

2017-05-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
A very easy way to shuffle tracks, r is for random and you’ll see random in the playback menu, in fact you’ll find a lot if you have a look through the menu system. So what aspects of Playlists do you want to manage? > On 24 May 2017, at 11:27 am, Kenny wrote: > >

Samsung Galaxy S8 Multi Media Options

2017-05-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Here's something I've noticed with the Samsung Galaxy S8, the Samsung Connections manager, this App may be available in the S7, I'm not sure. Anyway the point of the Manager is to manage all your connected devices to the phone in a single place, everything from Bluetooth paired

Google I/O 2017: Televisions set to talk back as Google Assistant comes to Android TV

2017-05-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
I look forward to this. Already using Google Talkback on my Sony Android Television so - if the Samsung and Sony phones I have are anything to go by - Google Assistant is really going to enhance the Television which is already an impressive entertainment gadget. I’m hoping perhaps I’ll get the

Sound Forge 3 For Mac Upgrade Offer

2017-05-22 Thread Dane Trethowan
Just got this from Magix, you can upgrade to Sound Forge 3 for Mac for $149. I haven't used that software in a good while, when I last tried Sound Forge 3 for Mac there were parts which weren't accessible however that was quite some time ago and Voiceover has come a long way since that time,

Sony Xperia X-Performance Phone: From A Multi Media Perspective

2017-05-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
If people are interested in the accessibility of this phone - which is very good - then please take the time to follow me on Twitter @grtdane where I write up my findings as I continue my exploration. We know Sony of its audio and video products so therefore I guess its no surprise to find

Re: listening to time signals using pc?

2017-05-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
ed to have time signals on the hour. Not many still use > this. > I think it’s a pity. > -Original Message- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Sunday, 21 May 2017 6:04 AM > To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio

Re: listening to time signals using pc?

2017-05-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
what you might hear from those who ought to know better > - and Wikipedia. On 21/05/2017 5:55 AM, Hamit Campos wrote: What's this time signal thing anyways? What's it do exactly? On 5/14/2017 4:30 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: There's absolutely no point listening to a time signal service such

MP3 Is Dead!

2017-05-16 Thread Dane Trethowan
Yep subject line says everything, the format is dead and no new licences will be issued to continue supporting or developing the format. MP3 has had a truly remarkable run when you think about it, almost 20 years and the format has ben at the heart of changing the way we listen to music.

Re: Turning wav files to mp3,see message

2017-05-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
then decompress the file again but they are preserved in the save process. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 15 May 2017 19:33 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Turning wav files to mp3,see message Yes

Re: Turning wav files to mp3,see message

2017-05-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 15 May 2017 18:31 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Turning wav files to mp3,see message Course if you were to save to another format FLAC for example - assuming Goldwave

Re: Turning wav files to mp3,see message

2017-05-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
Course if you were to save to another format FLAC for example - assuming Goldwave supports this function - you could save your Cue points in the file. On 16/05/2017 3:16 AM, Walter wrote: Hi. I'm assuming you have already recorded the tapes and saved them as Wave files. You could have

Re: Turning wav files to mp3,see message

2017-05-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
Okay my apologies I fforgot about the Cue points and you're absolutely right, that's the way to go about it. On 16/05/2017 3:16 AM, Walter wrote: Hi. I'm assuming you have already recorded the tapes and saved them as Wave files. You could have saved them as mp3 when you finished the

Re: Turning wav files to mp3,see message

2017-05-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
Doesn't Goldwave have a feature where you can save to a different format say MP3? On 16/05/2017 2:19 AM, Vinny Samarco wrote: Hi, I need to turn wave files of Music recorded with goldwave into mp3 files. How do I do this? Of course there is the matter of dealing with the Q

Upgrading Hi-Fi components

2017-05-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi there! I think one of the great joys I've had over the last 30 or so years is listening to music in ever increasing audio quality. I was able - through luck and circumstance - get my hands on a hand made Microsieki CD Player 17 years ago which was in mink condition, for those who want to

Re: listening to time signals using pc?

2017-05-14 Thread Dane Trethowan
There's absolutely no point listening to a time signal service such as WWV on a PC as what you hear would be delayed by the time you hear it thus setting the time by such a method would be completely inaccurate. Still the best way to set time is to tune into WWV/WWVH on a Shortwave receiver

Re: First impressions of the Alexa calling feature

2017-05-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
tle better. > > -----Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan > Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 9:02 AM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: First impressions of the Alexa calling feature > > The Home does that already if you have a compatible Cast TV, most of the >

Re: First impressions of the Alexa calling feature

2017-05-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
ary Schindler <garys5...@comcast.net> wrote: > > It is my guess that you will be able to cast to your tv with the Googgle Home > so they won't need a screen on the device itself or the chrome cast device > will have a camera in it for the video calls. > > > -----Or

Re: First impressions of the Alexa calling feature

2017-05-12 Thread Dane Trethowan
I'm sure Google will release a similar feature for their Home device before long. Google will probably want to integrate something like this with the Hangouts App. On 12/05/2017 9:37 AM, Kenny wrote: Very nice review by you. I'll definitely keep this email for future reference if I do

Re: First impressions of the Alexa calling feature

2017-05-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
You took the words right out of my mouth, I was going to ask whether anyone had yet used this functionality of Alexa so thanks for letting us know your impressions. Unfortunately this functionality isn't available in Australia as yet. On 12/05/2017 5:03 AM, Gary Schindler wrote: Here are

Skype For Windows New Interface

2017-05-11 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Anyone had a look at this? I've been trying it here myself for a few days and its okay, easy enough to get around but a little different from the older Interface we know. Perhaps my only complaint about this new style is that it attempts to show too much information at any one time.

Re: VLC Query

2017-05-10 Thread Dane Trethowan
https://wiki.videolan.org/Midi/ On 10/05/2017 7:26 PM, Andrea Sherry wrote: My version of this program will not play .mid files. Is there a plugin I must install or a setting to change? Andrea -- ** "Live each day as if you were goiing to die tomorrow, learn each day as if you

Re: Samsung Galaxy S8 and Audio

2017-05-09 Thread Dane Trethowan
me jump ship from the iPhone maybe this could. I'll be interested to hear how you get on. John -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 09 May 2017 11:57 To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> S

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Audio

2017-05-09 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! These are very first impressions I wish to share with you. As you'd expect Samsung keep top marks for the sound of the internal speaker but the real surprise in audio comes with the supplied high quality AKH in-the-ear headset, no doubt the best headset I've ever heard that's come

The Fire TV with VoiceView from Amazon: An Accessibility Review - AccessWorld® - September 2016

2017-05-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pubnew.asp?DocID=aw170902 -- ** "Live each day as if you were goiing to die tomorrow, learn each day as if you were going to live forever"

Re: Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote

2017-05-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
ry > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 5, 2017, at 12:48 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: >> >> Hi! >> >> Does anyone on list own one of these devices? If so then how are you finding >> it. >> >> I read a re

Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote

2017-05-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Does anyone on list own one of these devices? If so then how are you finding it. I read a review of the device in an issue of Access World last year, I know someone who just bought one and thus was curious to know if any further progress had been made with subsequent updates of the

Nokia 3310 relaunch: handset unveiled ahead of its mid-June release date | WIRED UK

2017-05-04 Thread Dane Trethowan
An interesting read, I had one of these phones for a while around 15 years ago I think it was and loved its simplicity however I wouldn’t myself go back to using one now and - even suppose I really wanted to - I wouldn’t be able to use it as Australia is fazing out or has fazed out many of the

Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
ways of getting a particular job like that done. On 5/3/2017 8:58 AM, Hamit Campos wrote: Ah well The Victors are more player anyways then recorder. The Plextalk Pocket is the thing ya want if ya want a recorder. On 5/3/2017 5:14 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Ah okay so that problem still exists

Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
anyways then recorder. The Plextalk Pocket is the thing ya want if ya want a recorder. On 5/3/2017 5:14 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Ah okay so that problem still exists then? I was given to understand that later firmware updates had fixed this. Too late to try that here now . On 3 May 2017, at 6

Re: OT maybe Grundig G3 radio

2017-05-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 9:58 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: OT maybe Grundig G3 radio I have the previous model referred to in teh review, took

Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
. On 5/3/2017 8:58 AM, Hamit Campos wrote: Ah well The Victors are more player anyways then recorder. The Plextalk Pocket is the thing ya want if ya want a recorder. On 5/3/2017 5:14 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Ah okay so that problem still exists then? I was given to understand that later firmware

Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
Pocket is the thing ya want if ya want a recorder. On 5/3/2017 5:14 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Ah okay so that problem still exists then? I was given to understand that later firmware updates had fixed this. Too late to try that here now . On 3 May 2017, at 6:44 pm, Tim Noonan &l

Re: OT maybe Grundig G3 radio

2017-05-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
. I'll give that a try. As for the radio, I only use it for basic needs and AM and FM work just fine. Have a great day! Bob Hicks -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 9:22 PM To: PC Audio Discussion

Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
cts or whistles > in recordings. Otherwise the stream would be a reasonable all-purpose > player/recorder. > > Regards > Tim > > On 3 May 2017, at 6:02 pm, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: > > I didn’t try the line-in recording function

Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
-- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Wednesday, 3 May 2017 4:47 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation > > Yep, convenient may be but the

Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
indelig meddelelse- > Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane > Trethowan > Sendt: 3. maj 2017 08:47 > Til: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Emne: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation > > Yep, convenient may be but the

Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-03 Thread Dane Trethowan
close to my router, it usually says >>> that reception is poor. >>> Other than that, you are right, a lot of functionality in that little >>> package. >>> Evan >>> >>> -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan >>> Sent: Monday

Re: OT maybe Grundig G3 radio

2017-05-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Not at all surprised to hear this as the quality control for the G3 radio is nothing short of terrible, I'll put a link to the review of this radio in this eMail. So how to fix the sticky radio? I've had this problem before with various radio sets and the short answer seems to be to get

Android smart speaker supports Alexa and Google Assistant

2017-05-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
Opens up a whole range of possibilities being based on Android http://linuxgizmos.com/android-smart-speaker-supports-alexa-and-google-assistant/ -- ** "Live each day as if you were goiing to die tomorrow, learn each day as if you were going to live forever"

Latest FS Cast

2017-05-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
Worth the listen as its been produced on one of the new ElBraille machines from Freedom Scientific using the excellent Audio Studio Recorder from APH. -- ** "Live each day as if you were goiing to die tomorrow, learn each day as if you were going to live forever"

Re: SV: SV: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
to music. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 2. maj 2017 08:31 Til: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Emne: Re: SV: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation Indeed it was bad and at the very

Re: SV: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-02 Thread Dane Trethowan
ten to any music on that thing, I'd much prefer an external speaker or headphones! Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 5:34 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org&g

Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-01 Thread Dane Trethowan
uch prefer an external speaker or headphones! Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 5:34 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2

Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-01 Thread Dane Trethowan
boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 5:34 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation I just shake my head though when it comes to that muffled speaker for audio, all my phones do far

Victor Reader Stream

2017-05-01 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I've replaced the subject line as it appears to have been stripped from your eMail. Yes, I know you can purchase a Bluetooth dongle and thanks for pointing that out but in these days of technology? Well you shouldn't have to be buying anything extra like that, tell me of a mobile phone

Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-01 Thread Dane Trethowan
when I'm close to my router, it usually says that reception is poor. Other than that, you are right, a lot of functionality in that little package. Evan -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 10:24 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Victor Reader Stream

Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-01 Thread Dane Trethowan
when I'm close to my router, it usually says that reception is poor. Other than that, you are right, a lot of functionality in that little package. Evan -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 10:24 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Victor Reader Stream

Re: Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-01 Thread Dane Trethowan
by Humanware for the most part. If there is a problem for some reason with there server, the machine locks up even though you are connected to your router. that being said, it seems to be the best all around device in it's class for the money! -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan Sent

Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation

2017-05-01 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I just bought one of these units and would like to make comment on my purchase. Firstly I think that the unit does a brilliant job for what it is in most respects. The sound from the internal speaker is a little muffled however - having already heard a VR Stream - I was already

Can aptX give you better sound over Bluetooth?

2017-04-29 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! We've discussed Bluetooth and aptX often here so I point interested party's to an article I've just read on the subject which I came across whilst researching something entirely different. The author does a great job at explaining the Bluetooth aptX system and how it works though he

Re: Operations Manual for Sony 2010 world band radio

2017-04-24 Thread Dane Trethowan
a copy of that manual. Thanks. Don Roberts On 4/23/2017 6:56 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Hi! I found a PDF version of the manual which I thought may be helpful to other list members, I know there are a few list members who own this radio - in Australia the ICF-2010 is known as the Sony ICF

Re: Operations Manual for Sony 2010 world band radio

2017-04-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
Very good, I'll post a link early tomorrow morning. On 24/04/2017 1:56 PM, Donald L. Roberts wrote: I sure would appreciate getting a copy of that manual. Thanks. Don Roberts On 4/23/2017 6:56 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Hi! I found a PDF version of the manual which I thought may

Operations Manual for Sony 2010 world band radio

2017-04-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I found a PDF version of the manual which I thought may be helpful to other list members, I know there are a few list members who own this radio - in Australia the ICF-2010 is known as the Sony ICF-2001D, I just hunted one up on eBay for myself and am awaiting its arrival. Anyway if anyone

More on the Bose Soundlink Mini II

2017-04-18 Thread Dane Trethowan
I've had one of these speakers now for 2 weeks and I do really like it for a whole bunch of reasons. I did own one of the original Soundlink Mini series of speakers and got rid of it not so long ago with the arrival of the B T7. The original Soundlink Mini isn't a bad speaker but when

RE: Recording Internet Radio Streams

2017-04-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
Depending on the URL Total Recorder may be able to do what you want, download the Trial versions and give it a go. http://www.totalrecorder.com -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Danny Miles Sent: Monday, 17 April 2017 8:40 PM To: PC

Sony SRSX99B Spaker

2017-04-16 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I've had this speaker for just under a fortnight and have been using it extensively so I consider myself in a very good position to tell you all about it. First and foremost, the Sony SRSX99B is a high quality piece of gear, it certainly looks and sounds the part and - as I said in my

Re: Audio recorder for android.

2017-04-14 Thread Dane Trethowan
I use the Voice Recorder that came with my phone, quite accessible and seems to work quite well. On 14/04/2017 11:42 PM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! I guess there are tons of audio recorders out there on google Play store. But i am really curious what people use for recording on the android

Bose Soundlink Mini II Speaker

2017-04-06 Thread Dane Trethowan
Took delivery of one of these and consequently paired the spekaer with my iPhone. Even the pairing of the speaker with my iPhone for an initial test was enough to prove to me that Bose have certainly improved the speaker for the delivery of sound and I can therefore confirm that mid range and

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