From my own experience I can have made many FM-broadcast recordings on my JVC HiFi VHS recorder. It works great, but it is not very convenient for playback. Later I record the tape to my MD-deck and do the editing. Besides that, VHS tape is not the best type of storage in the long run. Older tapes deteriote and MD doesn't have that problem.
The big advantage of this system is that I can record radio using the timer of the video. I've even used VHS HiFi to record internet radio broadcasts (my computer is connected to my stereo). This solves storage problems for people with smaller hard drives. It's cheaper to buy a cable than a bigger hard drive. The recorded MD sounds as good as the original broadcast. HiFi VHS (in single play mode) is so good, that you can't tell the difference between the broadcast and the recording. I think this is the most underused feature of HiFi VHS recorders. And the biggest problem now is that on cheaper models the manufacturers leave out the audio in sockets. But if you're in the market for buying a new VHS machine, make sure it has audio in. It is a feature you'll love! iMark ----------------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
