Re: Debating on whether to get XM, some info needed
Hi Kevin. Okay, let's see if I can help you...Others may have already, but here's my opinion. I'm on the bottom floor of a 3-story apartment building in Everett, Washington. With my home stereo, I have a MyFi hooked up, and my antenna on top of the stereo speaker which is on a wall next to a window...I have NO clue what direction it's facing, and I have a perfect signal. They say to point it south...I'll admit, I couldn't tell you what direction it's pointed in if my life depended on it. In my bedroom, I have the SkyFi with the SkyFi boombox...The antenna's kind of up against a wall, and my signal is great. The boombox I have (the DelPhi one) does have a headphone jack. Before I got the MyFi, this one was hooked up to my home stereo with an RCA plug plugged into the headphone jack of the boombox, and the two plugs plugged into the back of my stereo, and I had a great signal. We also have the car kit for the SkyFi installed in our van, and my wife and I get a great signal no matter where we are, even in the Cascades, heading to central Washington. The ONLY place I lose my signal is northbound on I-5 near Fort Lewis, and even that loss is only a few seconds. We travel this route between Portland Oregon and Seattle quite a bit. For some reason, I have no signal issues going from Seattle TO Portland though. As far as the repeaters go, check out the message boards at www.xm411.com. I'm sure someone there would be happy to check the map for you and let you know abought the Raleigh-Durham area...In fact, there are plenty of subscribers on the boards from that area. Registration is free, and unlike xmfans.com, they don't have one of those Copy the text in the graphic annoyances from what I recall. And if they do, they'll be willing to help you around that. Unfortunately, calling XM's customer service might not be a great idea...Most of the reps I've talked to have tended to be in Canada or one of the Island nations, are not XM subscribers, and are not very helpful...Although, now that XM is available legally in Canada, this may have changed. You can call them at 800-967-2346. Hope that helps. Visit my Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/wesderby - Original Message - From: Kevin Minor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 7:47 PM Subject: Debating on whether to get XM, some info needed Hi. With the recent discussion about XM on the list, I am seriously considering getting subscribed to it. I do have some questions that will influence my decision. First, how well do the repeaters work? I am in a basement apartment, and I'm not sure if my unit faces the right way. Assuming there is a repeater in my location, Raleigh, North Carolina, how good a signal should I expect? Could I leave the antenna inside the apartment and still receive a signal? Speaking of repeaters, is there a site where I can learn of repeater locations? I have looked with a search engine, but all I find are maps of locations, which doesn't do me a lot of good. My second main question deals with the boom box XM receiver. Does it have a headphone jack? If it doesn't, I may look at buying the home receiver model, and take it with me to use in other locations. Just curious. I've heard some XM channels before, and I like the mix of music on them. Thanks in advance for any info. Kevin Minor [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: XM PCR
Sirius isn't good for anyone, unless you're a weightlifter or have a U-Haul to bring it home in. The units are god-awful, the programming (other than the NFL) stinks, and from the listening I've done, their DJ's are awful. XM is lightyears ahead of Sirius as far as technology goes. XM has had the MyFI and other portable receivers out since before Christmas of 2004...As far as I've seen, Sirius STILL doesn't have a portable receiver that actually gets live programming On the Go when not connected to a home or car kit...Though, the new S50 may have changed that. Either way, they're still way behind XM. Too much money spent on Hoo-Hoo Stern and not enough on technology/equipment. Just my opinion. Visit my Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/wesderby - Original Message - From: Tim Grady [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 9:46 AM Subject: Re: XM PCR Sure it is. I subscribe to both and I have to say that the only reason I keep XM is the MLB and 1 or 2 other channels. I do like the way XM organizes it's sports channels, but I have online access so I can keep up with the Sirius sports schedules amd plus they have a lot more of it. Sometimes I wish I could read the Sirius display, but then again sometimes I wish I could drive. Reading the text display from my XM PCR is not a high priority for me.. - Original Message - From: Gary Wood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 3:13 PM Subject: Re: XM PCR Well Serious doesn't sound like it's very good for us! - Original Message - From: Chuck Adkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 9:21 PM Subject: Re: XM PCR Well, not that I'm aware of. I also have Sirius and I wish I had a way of reading text with it like I do XM. I love the XMPCR very much, and it really has spoiled me. I don't really know the Sirius lineup as well as I do XM because of that. I have memorized several of my fav Sirius channels. but that's about it. It's really frustrating with Sirius during College sports seasons because if you don't have the online schedule, you have to scroll through a million channels to find out what sports are on, not to mention if your fav programming channel gets interrupted with sports. I like XM's philosophy of having the sports all in the same group, and your fav channel--old-time radio let's say--doesn't get pre-impted like it does on Sirius. I can imagine the frustratation of listening to Red Skelton, only to have it interrupted with an Army Navy game. Also, Sirius only has their old-time radio in half hour blocks. I have heard them many times cut an hour program in half, only to play the second half hour whenever. I've heard a number of first half shows on Sirius. Well, sorry about that, I digress! - Original Message - From: Brent Harding [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 6:30 PM Subject: Re: XM PCR Cool! Is there anything to make Sirius accessible from a computer, to control and the like? I'd really hate to have to play some of that talk stuff through an FM transmitter as the mini system I have doesn't have a line-in jack. It would be nice if such a kit had digital out to use with my turtle beach montego so that TV could be recording through the analog line-in while I listen to a show from the Sirius receiver. What would happen if I hooked the sat kit to the onboard card line-in and digitally connect that card to the turtle beach? The speakers connected to that card would probably be adequate for an external synth but nothing more than that as I was hoping to use it with JFW if the latency weren't so bad. - Original Message - From: Chuck Adkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 3:57 PM Subject: Re: XM PCR I installed 3 for some friends a few weeks ago, all on Windows XP machines and they were activated with no trouble. - Original Message - From: Brent Harding [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 7:46 AM Subject: Re: XM PCR I thought back when that XM activated anything that had a valid ID in it. I'm sure enough of these got around that they wouldn't cut them off or not reactivate one if you had XM for awhile and canceled and gave the radio to someone else. - Original Message - From: Donald L. Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 11:56 PM Subject: Re: XM PCR Thanks Chuck. I did receive the previous message which included the details and the price. This helps a lot as it gives me an idea of what to
ozone isotope and other plug-ins
I recently went toa podcasting conference and one of the software plug-ins for mastering was ozone isotope, which runs under mac and pc. Has anyone tried this sioftware to determine how accessible it is? I'm looking for plug-ins that will work while recording, as just opposed to post-production. I'm using goldwave, which can use direct x plug-ins. ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: lame commands
hi, if lame works with either OGG or AAC, i'd like the commands as well, please. i can never keep track of all these programs out there, and CDEX and Winamp's aac encoders don't like each other. Speaking of that, is there any way to mount your whole audio collection, say 200 songs, as an audio cd and have winamp rip it into aac? i've tried using out_faac, but i can't find a good compromize between file size and bitrate. the cd ripping aac encoder works beautifully, however, and winamp refuses to play stuff encoded in CDEX, or should i just go get EZ CDDA and buy it? thanks brandon ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: XM PCR
Well, its adequate for most people. Most of your criticisms are very subjective, for example your program one. There really isn't much difference in the music programming except that XM has added 10 more music channels with commercials. For the most news, talk and sports Sirius does better than XM, although there are 1 or two channels that XM carries that I wish Sirius did carry. For most sports you can't beat Sirius, although XM does carry the MLB and the ACC basketball and football. I don't no how much use people have for an on the go portable unit as most people use the receivers in their cars or homes. Those of us who use it any where else usually use boomboxes. - Original Message - From: Wes Derby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 2:12 AM Subject: Re: XM PCR Sirius isn't good for anyone, unless you're a weightlifter or have a U-Haul to bring it home in. The units are god-awful, the programming (other than the NFL) stinks, and from the listening I've done, their DJ's are awful. XM is lightyears ahead of Sirius as far as technology goes. XM has had the MyFI and other portable receivers out since before Christmas of 2004...As far as I've seen, Sirius STILL doesn't have a portable receiver that actually gets live programming On the Go when not connected to a home or car kit...Though, the new S50 may have changed that. Either way, they're still way behind XM. Too much money spent on Hoo-Hoo Stern and not enough on technology/equipment. Just my opinion. Visit my Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/wesderby - Original Message - From: Tim Grady [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 9:46 AM Subject: Re: XM PCR Sure it is. I subscribe to both and I have to say that the only reason I keep XM is the MLB and 1 or 2 other channels. I do like the way XM organizes it's sports channels, but I have online access so I can keep up with the Sirius sports schedules amd plus they have a lot more of it. Sometimes I wish I could read the Sirius display, but then again sometimes I wish I could drive. Reading the text display from my XM PCR is not a high priority for me.. - Original Message - From: Gary Wood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 3:13 PM Subject: Re: XM PCR Well Serious doesn't sound like it's very good for us! - Original Message - From: Chuck Adkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 9:21 PM Subject: Re: XM PCR Well, not that I'm aware of. I also have Sirius and I wish I had a way of reading text with it like I do XM. I love the XMPCR very much, and it really has spoiled me. I don't really know the Sirius lineup as well as I do XM because of that. I have memorized several of my fav Sirius channels. but that's about it. It's really frustrating with Sirius during College sports seasons because if you don't have the online schedule, you have to scroll through a million channels to find out what sports are on, not to mention if your fav programming channel gets interrupted with sports. I like XM's philosophy of having the sports all in the same group, and your fav channel--old-time radio let's say--doesn't get pre-impted like it does on Sirius. I can imagine the frustratation of listening to Red Skelton, only to have it interrupted with an Army Navy game. Also, Sirius only has their old-time radio in half hour blocks. I have heard them many times cut an hour program in half, only to play the second half hour whenever. I've heard a number of first half shows on Sirius. Well, sorry about that, I digress! - Original Message - From: Brent Harding [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 6:30 PM Subject: Re: XM PCR Cool! Is there anything to make Sirius accessible from a computer, to control and the like? I'd really hate to have to play some of that talk stuff through an FM transmitter as the mini system I have doesn't have a line-in jack. It would be nice if such a kit had digital out to use with my turtle beach montego so that TV could be recording through the analog line-in while I listen to a show from the Sirius receiver. What would happen if I hooked the sat kit to the onboard card line-in and digitally connect that card to the turtle beach? The speakers connected to that card would probably be adequate for an external synth but nothing more than that as I was hoping to use it with JFW if the latency weren't so bad. - Original Message - From: Chuck Adkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 3:57 PM Subject: Re: XM PCR I installed
Re: Debating on whether to get XM, some info needed
If you live in a basement and you don't have a window where you wish to put your boombox, you very well may have problems. It's best to have the antenna sitting in a window. The customer service team says a window facing south, but I had mine in a window facing north, and it worked. The particular boombox I had did have a headphone jack. They probably all do. Monica Lofton with her incredihound, Grandpa James MSN and Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Kevin Minor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 9:47 PM Subject: Debating on whether to get XM, some info needed Hi. With the recent discussion about XM on the list, I am seriously considering getting subscribed to it. I do have some questions that will influence my decision. First, how well do the repeaters work? I am in a basement apartment, and I'm not sure if my unit faces the right way. Assuming there is a repeater in my location, Raleigh, North Carolina, how good a signal should I expect? Could I leave the antenna inside the apartment and still receive a signal? Speaking of repeaters, is there a site where I can learn of repeater locations? I have looked with a search engine, but all I find are maps of locations, which doesn't do me a lot of good. My second main question deals with the boom box XM receiver. Does it have a headphone jack? If it doesn't, I may look at buying the home receiver model, and take it with me to use in other locations. Just curious. I've heard some XM channels before, and I like the mix of music on them. Thanks in advance for any info. Kevin Minor [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
nero
Hello again Its been awhile since I've posted, due to computer repairs. During the time the store repaired it, I got slight nero upgrades. You see, my sony burner was supported by nero in the first place; yet my LG one wasn't. I asked them to instal nero (the bundle). They instal nero express; but this is not a problem, as I can copy and paiste the files. Now I have a question about the filters: Actually, I have a lot. What do all of them mean? I can't find a definission anywhyere (obviously, fade in and fade out are what they appear to be. But declick, dehiss and such I have no clue what hiss and click mean, especially since the music in question usually doesn't have clicks or hisses in it, as far as I can tell). Now for the fun part; how do I select multiple filters? And what are frames? Isn't that a millasecond or something? I've been burning cds for 5 years and never before have I saw these settings. thanks, Tyler ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: XM PCR
They did, but you can still activate/reactivate an XM PCR unit if necessary. It is, as far as I know, the most accessible satellite radio unit, and if I can find one cheap enough, I might just get myself an extra unit on Ebay, sometime. . I like being able to know what's playing when I'm not online, and since I'm still on dial up, by the time I get online to look at: www.xm411.comm the song has changed. But, that site does work very well for me. ~Ann - Original Message - From: Wes Derby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 1:47 AM Subject: Re: XM PCR If I remember right, they discontinued the XMPCR about a year and a half ago because of some software some guy created which allowed users to set the XMPCR to not only record songs/programs from XM as individual MP3's, but to tag them with ID3 tags as well. The creator mainly did this for the concerts that used to air on XM Live, but the RIAA freaked out because they figured this would lead to more music being available for file-sharing and felt XM wasn't doing enough to protect copyrights and such. For those who want to see what's playing though, go to www.xm411.com. The MacroMedia Flash movie thing seems to be mostly accessible. I've used it successfully. On a sidenote, as an XM subscriber, I've suggested that they do like the DMX Music service that was on my digital cable used to do...If you clicked on a channel, it'd show a list of the last ten songs that had played on that channel. Since then, Comcast has switched to Music Choice, whose site, last time I checked, is pretty uninformative. For those who ARE XM subscribers, I made my suggestion of showing the last ten songs on each channel to the head of music programming, Jon Zellner...Very cool guy. If you're an XM subscriber who uses a screenreader and would like to see this, either use the contact links at xmradio.com, or email Mr. Zellner at [EMAIL PROTECTED] VP of Programming, Eric Logan (known to us OA fans as E-Lo) at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit my Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/wesderby - Original Message - From: Paul Oeser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 6:53 PM Subject: Re: XM PCR One thing to consider before buying one is if you can activate it now. This may not be a problem at aall but something worth checking on. I enjoy mine. It is the best designed digital radio for us if it is satellite or any other of digital radio. They won't make the others where we can see what song is playing. On Apr 25, 2006, at 6:56 PM, Chuck Adkins wrote: I did a google search and this was the first thing I found, I'm sure there are a lot more. ยท 1-866-I-NEED-XM static/policies.html XMPCR XM Radio for your PC (Receiver Only) XM PCR jump to pricing and order information This Receiver-Only package comes with the XM PCR receiver with USB cable, Audio Cable, and Software CD ONLY. An XM Radio Antenna is required for operation but is not included in this package unless added as an option. Will work with ANY XM Radio antenna. Please note that this is a reclaimed part and the manufactuer warranty is void. MyRadioStore.com is providing you with a 90 day warranty on parts and labor for this item only. Dimensions (WxDxH): 5.1 in x 4.8 in x 1.3 in Weight: 0.4 lbs System Requirements: Windows 98SE, Millennium, 2000 or XP 32MB RAM 15MB of hard disk space CD-ROM drive sound card or powered speakers available USB port Ports/Connectors: Antenna (not included): Single RF SMB connector Audio output: 3.5mm diameter mini stereo jack Computer: USB 1.0 Included: PCR Receiver 1/8 Audio Cable USB cable Software CD Order Now Price: $64.99 $79.99 Usually ships the next business day - Original Message - From: Donald L. Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 5:51 PM Subject: XM PCR Hello, An acquaintance wishes to buy an XM PCR. If one finds one in good working condition, what should he be willing to pay for it? I had heard that immediately after the manufacturer discontinued making them, their value on Ebay shot way up but subsequently returned to more normal levels. So what is such a receiver worth now in U.S. dollars? Thanks. Don Roberts ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists
BiTorrent Questions.
Hi List, Is it legal to use BiTorrent? does it work with Window-Eyes and JFW? Is that Program preferred to LimeWire? Do they work equally well? I have it installed, but don't understand the next step. Please help! Anita ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: BiTorrent Questions.
yes, this program works with jfw. I would not use it though because it's full of spyware. Brandon - Original Message - From: Anita [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 9:38 PM Subject: BiTorrent Questions. Hi List, Is it legal to use BiTorrent? does it work with Window-Eyes and JFW? Is that Program preferred to LimeWire? Do they work equally well? I have it installed, but don't understand the next step. Please help! Anita ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: BiTorrent Questions.
I've since deleted it from my computer. That's what I was concerned about, that it may contain spyware. Are there any alternatives? Anita - Original Message - From: Anita [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 10:38 PM Subject: BiTorrent Questions. Hi List, Is it legal to use BiTorrent? does it work with Window-Eyes and JFW? Is that Program preferred to LimeWire? Do they work equally well? I have it installed, but don't understand the next step. Please help! Anita ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
RE: XM PCR
If you don't find one on Ebay I have one I'd like to sell. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ann Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 8:54 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: XM PCR They did, but you can still activate/reactivate an XM PCR unit if necessary. It is, as far as I know, the most accessible satellite radio unit, and if I can find one cheap enough, I might just get myself an extra unit on Ebay, sometime. . I like being able to know what's playing when I'm not online, and since I'm still on dial up, by the time I get online to look at: www.xm411.comm the song has changed. But, that site does work very well for me. ~Ann - Original Message - From: Wes Derby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 1:47 AM Subject: Re: XM PCR If I remember right, they discontinued the XMPCR about a year and a half ago because of some software some guy created which allowed users to set the XMPCR to not only record songs/programs from XM as individual MP3's, but to tag them with ID3 tags as well. The creator mainly did this for the concerts that used to air on XM Live, but the RIAA freaked out because they figured this would lead to more music being available for file-sharing and felt XM wasn't doing enough to protect copyrights and such. For those who want to see what's playing though, go to www.xm411.com. The MacroMedia Flash movie thing seems to be mostly accessible. I've used it successfully. On a sidenote, as an XM subscriber, I've suggested that they do like the DMX Music service that was on my digital cable used to do...If you clicked on a channel, it'd show a list of the last ten songs that had played on that channel. Since then, Comcast has switched to Music Choice, whose site, last time I checked, is pretty uninformative. For those who ARE XM subscribers, I made my suggestion of showing the last ten songs on each channel to the head of music programming, Jon Zellner...Very cool guy. If you're an XM subscriber who uses a screenreader and would like to see this, either use the contact links at xmradio.com, or email Mr. Zellner at [EMAIL PROTECTED] VP of Programming, Eric Logan (known to us OA fans as E-Lo) at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit my Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/wesderby - Original Message - From: Paul Oeser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 6:53 PM Subject: Re: XM PCR One thing to consider before buying one is if you can activate it now. This may not be a problem at aall but something worth checking on. I enjoy mine. It is the best designed digital radio for us if it is satellite or any other of digital radio. They won't make the others where we can see what song is playing. On Apr 25, 2006, at 6:56 PM, Chuck Adkins wrote: I did a google search and this was the first thing I found, I'm sure there are a lot more. . 1-866-I-NEED-XM static/policies.html XMPCR XM Radio for your PC (Receiver Only) XM PCR jump to pricing and order information This Receiver-Only package comes with the XM PCR receiver with USB cable, Audio Cable, and Software CD ONLY. An XM Radio Antenna is required for operation but is not included in this package unless added as an option. Will work with ANY XM Radio antenna. Please note that this is a reclaimed part and the manufactuer warranty is void. MyRadioStore.com is providing you with a 90 day warranty on parts and labor for this item only. Dimensions (WxDxH): 5.1 in x 4.8 in x 1.3 in Weight: 0.4 lbs System Requirements: Windows 98SE, Millennium, 2000 or XP 32MB RAM 15MB of hard disk space CD-ROM drive sound card or powered speakers available USB port Ports/Connectors: Antenna (not included): Single RF SMB connector Audio output: 3.5mm diameter mini stereo jack Computer: USB 1.0 Included: PCR Receiver 1/8 Audio Cable USB cable Software CD Order Now Price: $64.99 $79.99 Usually ships the next business day - Original Message - From: Donald L. Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 5:51 PM Subject: XM PCR Hello, An acquaintance wishes to buy an XM PCR. If one finds one in good working condition, what should he be willing to pay for it? I had heard that immediately after the manufacturer discontinued making them, their value on Ebay shot way up but subsequently returned to more normal levels. So what is such a receiver worth now in U.S. dollars? Thanks. Don Roberts ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: BiTorrent Questions.
no, not really. Brandon - Original Message - From: Anita [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 10:04 PM Subject: Re: BiTorrent Questions. I've since deleted it from my computer. That's what I was concerned about, that it may contain spyware. Are there any alternatives? Anita - Original Message - From: Anita [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 10:38 PM Subject: BiTorrent Questions. Hi List, Is it legal to use BiTorrent? does it work with Window-Eyes and JFW? Is that Program preferred to LimeWire? Do they work equally well? I have it installed, but don't understand the next step. Please help! Anita ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: Debating on whether to get XM, some info needed
Your comments were great, but let me add just a few additional comments that really impressed me over the 4 months that I have been using XM. I baught the little Rodio cheapy just before Christmas at Best Buy and also got the home kit. I payed a whole $18 for the radio with the car kit, and I wondered how well it would really work. Well, I work in a 1 story building with a metal roof. When I first got the radio I took it to work and hooked it up in my cube, which was a good 25 feet from the closest window. After a little experimentation I found that I could use the radio with no problems by laying the little magnetic car antenna on top of the flipper in my cube. Reception was usually fair to good. In late February my cube was moved to where the wall of my cube is right next to a window, and now reception is absolutely wonderful. The last week of February my wife and I drove all the way from Minnesota (Twin Cities) to Orlando Florida. We had very little problem loosing signal. We had some problems in southern Georgia heading north on the way back, but after a bit of moving the antenna around we finally found a place inside the van where we could put the antenna and get a signal with very little interuption. Also, going through the mountains in Tennesee we had a few problems, but we figured that was to be expected. Otherwise, it was absolutely wonderful to have uninterupted access to the stations that we had gotten use to listening to without having to constantly having to search the dial to see if there was a station within range that was worth listening to as we traveled. Using it while traveling it was also nice to check in with the weather channel once in awhile to see how the weather was in the areas we were going to be going through in the next few hours. - Original Message - From: Wes Derby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 1:06 AM Subject: Re: Debating on whether to get XM, some info needed : Hi Kevin. : : Okay, let's see if I can help you...Others may have already, but here's my : opinion. : : I'm on the bottom floor of a 3-story apartment building in Everett, : Washington. With my home stereo, I have a MyFi hooked up, and my antenna on : top of the stereo speaker which is on a wall next to a window...I have NO : clue what direction it's facing, and I have a perfect signal. They say to : point it south...I'll admit, I couldn't tell you what direction it's pointed : in if my life depended on it. : : In my bedroom, I have the SkyFi with the SkyFi boombox...The antenna's kind : of up against a wall, and my signal is great. The boombox I have (the : DelPhi one) does have a headphone jack. Before I got the MyFi, this one was : hooked up to my home stereo with an RCA plug plugged into the headphone jack : of the boombox, and the two plugs plugged into the back of my stereo, and I : had a great signal. : : We also have the car kit for the SkyFi installed in our van, and my wife and : I get a great signal no matter where we are, even in the Cascades, heading : to central Washington. The ONLY place I lose my signal is northbound on I-5 : near Fort Lewis, and even that loss is only a few seconds. We travel this : route between Portland Oregon and Seattle quite a bit. For some reason, I : have no signal issues going from Seattle TO Portland though. : : As far as the repeaters go, check out the message boards at www.xm411.com. : I'm sure someone there would be happy to check the map for you and let you : know abought the Raleigh-Durham area...In fact, there are plenty of : subscribers on the boards from that area. Registration is free, and unlike : xmfans.com, they don't have one of those Copy the text in the graphic : annoyances from what I recall. And if they do, they'll be willing to help : you around that. Unfortunately, calling XM's customer service might not be : a great idea...Most of the reps I've talked to have tended to be in Canada : or one of the Island nations, are not XM subscribers, and are not very : helpful...Although, now that XM is available legally in Canada, this may : have changed. You can call them at 800-967-2346. : : Hope that helps. : : : Visit my Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/wesderby : : : - Original Message - : From: Kevin Minor [EMAIL PROTECTED] : To: PC audio discussion list. Pc-audio@pc-audio.org : Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 7:47 PM : Subject: Debating on whether to get XM, some info needed : : : Hi. : : With the recent discussion about XM on the list, I am seriously : considering : getting subscribed to it. I do have some questions that will influence my : decision. : : First, how well do the repeaters work? I am in a basement apartment, and : I'm not sure if my unit faces the right way. Assuming there is a repeater : in my location, Raleigh, North Carolina, how good a signal should I :
