The iphone has many apps that aggregate hundreds of stations from around the world. I like "Tune-in Radio."
On Jan 28, 2012, at 11:05 AM, Greg and Joan wrote: > > > -----Original Message----- >> From: bernieS <[email protected]> >>> I assume that Al means "Internet Radio". And yes, there really >> should be a session on this with an overview of the various dedicated >> "receivers". Some of the new, lower-cost tablet computers (such as >> Amazon's Kindle Fire for under $200) actually make pretty good >> "Internet Radios." >> > > Yes, Ed .... > > With the state of a lot of American radio today, we have an iPad hooked up > to our stereo system. We often listen to BBC World Service, and other > stations through free apps. > > Because the iPad does not allow Flash Player to be installed -- you have to > invoke "Apps" to get to certain services, including the general BBC channels. > Which require subscriptions. PAID ones. I suppose I could move my > laptop over there and use it for internet radio, but I work in one room and > the stereo's in another, so.... > > Going one step beyond that, some commercial stations, such as Highland > Radio in Letterkenny, Ireland -- are unique, fun to listen to, and are > available. It might be a matter of time before such services are blocked -- > not by Highland Radio, but by forces on OUR side of the pond. I don't > understand copyright law all that much, but I would guess that the recent > SOPA act might have forced U.S. internet providers to start blocking them if > it had passed. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Swlfest mailing list > [email protected] > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest > > To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to > [email protected]?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL shown > above. > > For more information on the Fest, visit: > > http://www.swlfest.com > http://swlfest.blogspot.com _______________________________________________ Swlfest mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to [email protected]?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL shown above. For more information on the Fest, visit: http://www.swlfest.com http://swlfest.blogspot.com
