Hey Malcolm thanks for the link. It does a really good job of explaining how music rights work, and like you said, it was a quick read.
It basically says that if you own a radio station or if you're an aerobics instructor or street musician, you have to pay something. In some cases it's not a ton, but it's something! Again, a short yet really informative article. Thanks again Malcolm, -Marty Marty Nelson | Systems Administrator Transdyn, Inc. | 4256 Hacienda Dr., Suite 100 | Pleasanton, CA 94588 T: 925.225.1600 | F: 925.225.1610 [email protected] | www.transdyn.com This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by the addressee. If you received this email in error, please contact the sender immediately and delete the email and attachments.-----Original Message----- From: Malcolm Reitz [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Sat Radio for your PBX on hold? It still technically requires a licensing agreement, no matter what hardware is being used. This is a good, quick write-up: http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/music-licensing3.htm -Malcolm -----Original Message----- From: Todd Lemmiksoo [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 11:16 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Sat Radio for your PBX on hold? Just get a cheap MP3 player and connect it to your PBX. Todd Lemmiksoo -----Original Message----- From: Jay Dale [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 11:58 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Sat Radio for your PBX on hold? As for the legalities, it is illegal to use terrestrial radio as MOH. When you go to Sirius/XM's station, they partner with this company: http://www.dynamicmedia-us.com/ In other words, you can probably get away with playing it yourself (I go to a Schlotsky's restaurant nearby that does it), but as far as legalities, you're probably on a slippery slope. Jay Dale I.T. Manager, 3GiG Mobile: 713.299.2541 Email: [email protected] Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attached files, may contain confidential and/or privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination or copying of this e-mail and attachments, if any, or the information contained herein, is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the intended recipient), please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete all copies of this message. -----Original Message----- From: Jay Dale [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 10:50 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Sat Radio for your PBX on hold? The Internet stream DOES time out after a certain amount of inactivity. Your best best is to get an actual radio with an inside dock and plug it into your phone system. Jay Dale I.T. Manager, 3GiG Mobile: 713.299.2541 Email: [email protected] Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attached files, may contain confidential and/or privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination or copying of this e-mail and attachments, if any, or the information contained herein, is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the intended recipient), please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete all copies of this message. -----Original Message----- From: N Parr [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 10:28 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Sat Radio for your PBX on hold? Stupid question, been wanting to do this for years and Management finally told me to do it. Anyway, say I sign up for the Sirius internet streaming and just plunk an old laptop on the top of the PBX rack. Does the internet stream ever time out or will it stay on indefinitely? Would be kind of hard to put a physical unit in, would have to get an antenna outside. Noticed they also have a tabletop radio that uses internet connection for it's feed. Suppose that would work also if the feed never times out. Thanks ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
