The idea behind RANET is that we provide information over the broadcast such as forecasts, observations, and educational material in HTML format. Community radio stations that have a WorldSpace radio and a computer (it has to be running Windows, no Linux drivers for the WorldSpace modem as far as I know) can then receive this information and broadcast it in the local language. No-battery radios (Freeplay, etc) are distributed to local villages allowing the locals to listen to the radio station.
Again, more information can be found at our website http://www.ranetproject.net
John Hibbs wrote:
First, there is an enormous amount of technical skills on this list,
<http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org>;
not to mention serious intellectual depth that comes with almost every post.
Second, while there has been a lot of talk about podcasting, and other audio deliveries, and some talk about internet (streaming) radio, there hasn't been much talk about reducing the divide by combining the power of the Net with the reach of conventional radio.
Such pathway might well open up if some of you very smart technical guys - dare I say geeks? - help Chuah Siew Eng in Malaysia with his problems. In return, perhaps Mr. Eng will help us tell how important podcasts can be aired in Malaysia to the ordinary listener.
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