Re: XM Radio
Hello Mimi and others, I was wondering, what is the XM boombox like? Do you find it easy to use? What are some things you like about it, and things you don't like about it? I don't think the boombox will work for me, because of where I live. I tried the XM PCR and it did not work. I couldn't ever get a signal. I live in an apartment building, that has a lot of metal in it. And also, neither of my two windows face South. They face East, and there are buildings in front of both of them. However, I'm still interested in knowing what this boombox is like. The one thing I like about the XM PCR, is that you are able to know what is playing, and I know that's something you cant do with the boombox. Thank you, Terri ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
How much does the music or spoken material on these channels sound mp3-ed? I've haven't followed this thread and appologize for asking about something which may have been already covered. TIA - Original Message - From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 2:08 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > I have both. I found out all the > channels and their names from the > website. Once you know what's on the > channels you want to hear and listen > long enough, tuning in is easy. > > I have the boombox and home kit and pcr. > I use them all. > > Mimi > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Ray Slaton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:53 PM > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > Mimi thanks for your detailed > description of xm and sirius. > > On the xm side do you have the boom > box or the home stereo kit or do you use > > your computer? > > How do you go from channel to channel? > > How did you learn which was which. > > Thanks.Ray Slaton > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 10:47 PM > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > Sirius's Retro Radio as their > oldtime > > > radio channel is called is 133. > > > > > > Mimi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "Gary G. Schindler" > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 5:00 PM > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am in the process of trying the > 3 > > > day trial. I like what I have heard, > > > especially the classic rock > stations. I > > > can't find the old time radio > channel to > > > check it out. Susan, I don't think > you > > > would have any problems what so ever > in > > > New York City. they probably have it > > > blanketed with a repeater for the > > > troublesome areas. I think I have to > > > give the edge to Xm so far. > > > > > > > > -- "Susan Wojtecki" > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Hi Mimi and all, > > > > i hadn't really looked into this > until > > > now but all this discussion prompted > > > > me to check their respective > websites, > > > very exciting. in terms of what > I've > > > > heard I'm especially interested in > > > finding out about the XM options, > and > > > > like the idea of connecting their > > > receiver to my computer. It seems > that > > > > many of their channels are the > same as > > > Sirius, and I'm not sure that there > > > > is anything about the Sirius > content > > > that I would prefer at this point. > I > > > > live outside of New York City in > an > > > area where there are a lot of > microwave > > > > dishes etc., though, and haven't > > > figured out which way my windows > face, > > > > smile, so am wondering whether to > > > anticipate problems with the XM > signal. > > > I > > > > guess I'll have to talk to someone > > > locally and try to compare them but > > > don't > > > > necessarily want to choose sirius > just > > > because the feed is closer. I > didn't > > > > see disclaimers on the Sirius site > > > about how to set up for best results > > > > unless that is buried in the > user's > > > manual somewhere. Just wondered > whether > > > > anyone has used their three-day > free > > > trial and what your experience was? > > > > Any thoughts and advice > appreciated, > > > particularly for someone who has > tried > > > > or is using both, also the pros > and > > > cons of receivers in terms of > > > > accessibility. Feel free to write > me > > > off list if you'd prefer. Many > > > > thanks. > > > > > > > > Susan > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > 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] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The best thing to hit the Internet > in > > > years - NetZero HiSpeed! > > > > Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES > FASTER! > > > > Only $14.95/ month -visit > > > www.netzero.com to sign up today! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > 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] > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > 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] > > > > > > > > ___ > > PC-Au
Re: XM Radio
Well, if you couldn't get the PCR to work then most likely it will be the same for the boombox. - Original Message - From: "Terri Stimmel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 3:14 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > Hello Mimi and others, > I was wondering, what is the XM boombox like? Do you find it easy to use? > What are some things you like about it, and things you don't like about it? > I don't think the boombox will work for me, because of where I live. I > tried the XM PCR and it did not work. I couldn't ever get a signal. > I live in an apartment building, that has a lot of metal in it. And also, > neither of my two windows face South. They face East, and there are > buildings in front of both of them. > However, I'm still interested in knowing what this boombox is like. > The one thing I like about the XM PCR, is that you are able to know what is > playing, and I know that's something you cant do with the boombox. > Thank you, > Terri > > > ___ > 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] > ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
They don't let you stream anything but the music channels. - Original Message - From: "Gary G. Schindler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 8:00 PM Subject: Re: XM Radio > > I am in the process of trying the 3 day trial. I like what I have heard, especially the classic rock stations. I can't find the old time radio channel to check it out. Susan, I don't think you would have any problems what so ever in New York City. they probably have it blanketed with a repeater for the troublesome areas. I think I have to give the edge to Xm so far. > > -- "Susan Wojtecki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Mimi and all, > i hadn't really looked into this until now but all this discussion prompted > me to check their respective websites, very exciting. in terms of what I've > heard I'm especially interested in finding out about the XM options, and > like the idea of connecting their receiver to my computer. It seems that > many of their channels are the same as Sirius, and I'm not sure that there > is anything about the Sirius content that I would prefer at this point. I > live outside of New York City in an area where there are a lot of microwave > dishes etc., though, and haven't figured out which way my windows face, > smile, so am wondering whether to anticipate problems with the XM signal. I > guess I'll have to talk to someone locally and try to compare them but don't > necessarily want to choose sirius just because the feed is closer. I didn't > see disclaimers on the Sirius site about how to set up for best results > unless that is buried in the user's manual somewhere. Just wondered whether > anyone has used their three-day free trial and what your experience was? > Any thoughts and advice appreciated, particularly for someone who has tried > or is using both, also the pros and cons of receivers in terms of > accessibility. Feel free to write me off list if you'd prefer. Many > thanks. > > Susan > > > > ___ > 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] > > > > The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! > Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! > Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! > > ___ > 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] ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
Don't know why you would say that. It works a lot better than the stock XM software with Window-eyes. - Original Message - From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:47 PM Subject: Re: XM Radio > That is called Replace PCR but it does > not work well with Window-Eyes, so I did > not bother with it. I'm using the > software that came with the pcr. > > No need to go to channel 0 with the pcr. > When you start it up for the very first > time, the screen reader will read the i > d code and you can write it down > somewhere or record it. Once your radio > is activated, whether youd do it online > or call Listener Care by phone, you will > never see the i d screen again. > > Mimi > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 4:19 PM > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > You will find the access number as > soon as you start the XM software. > There > > is no need to change to channel 0 with > the pcr. With the PCR, the only time > > you'll see the 8 character receiver > code is when you first execute the XMPCR > > software so write it down or record it > before you hit the OK button. > > There's a piece of software that > replaces the XMPCR software that will > give > > you better access called ReplacePCR, > but I don't remember the web site. > > Since I don't have the PCR any more I > haven't kept up with it, but it gives > > you full access to channel and > information displays and a lot more, > although > > using the software that comes with > your PCR will do fine. > > - Original Message - > > From: "Robert Carter" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 5:36 PM > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > Hi Mimi, > > > > > > After reading your posts and talking > with others, I ordered the XM Radio > > > PCR yesterday. I am suppose to get > it on Tuesday. I see that I will have > > to > > > activate it and plan to do that > online. The activation FAQ says that I > can > > > select chanel 0 and get the receiver > id. Does this work with Window-Eyes? > > > Will I need sighted help or can I do > it all with the screen reader? Any > > > thing that you are aware of that I > should watch for? > > > > > > Also, I have looked a little bit at > the program schedule on xm-radio.com. > > > Is that the best place to find out > what is on when? Is the program guide > > > pretty accessible? > > > > > > Thank you so much for all of your > help. I am excited about getting started > > > with satellite radio. > > > > > > Robert Carter > > > > > > At 04:31 PM 7/16/2004, you wrote: > > > > > > >CNBC is on Sirius; MSNBC is on XM. > > > > > > > >Mimi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >- Original Message - > > > >From: "Jim Shaker" > > > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 10:22 > AM > > > >Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > > > > Does Sirius carry news channels > such > > > >as CNN, MSNBc? If so, I could get > > > > > along without TV Channels > altogether. > > > >Wouldn't that be grate? > > > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >___ > _ > > > >___ > > > > > 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] > > > > > > > > > > > > >___ > > > > >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] > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > 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] > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > 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] > > > ___ > 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] > ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
It sounds better than Fm radio. personal email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] yahoo messenger: tlsyslo AOL instant messenger: drizzlecat - Original Message - From: "Gary Petraccaro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 2:46 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio How much does the music or spoken material on these channels sound mp3-ed? I've haven't followed this thread and appologize for asking about something which may have been already covered. TIA - Original Message - From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 2:08 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > I have both. I found out all the > channels and their names from the > website. Once you know what's on the > channels you want to hear and listen > long enough, tuning in is easy. > > I have the boombox and home kit and pcr. > I use them all. > > Mimi > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Ray Slaton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:53 PM > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > Mimi thanks for your detailed > description of xm and sirius. > > On the xm side do you have the boom > box or the home stereo kit or do you use > > your computer? > > How do you go from channel to channel? > > How did you learn which was which. > > Thanks.Ray Slaton > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 10:47 PM > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > Sirius's Retro Radio as their > oldtime > > > radio channel is called is 133. > > > > > > Mimi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "Gary G. Schindler" > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 5:00 PM > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am in the process of trying the > 3 > > > day trial. I like what I have heard, > > > especially the classic rock > stations. I > > > can't find the old time radio > channel to > > > check it out. Susan, I don't think > you > > > would have any problems what so ever > in > > > New York City. they probably have it > > > blanketed with a repeater for the > > > troublesome areas. I think I have to > > > give the edge to Xm so far. > > > > > > > > -- "Susan Wojtecki" > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Hi Mimi and all, > > > > i hadn't really looked into this > until > > > now but all this discussion prompted > > > > me to check their respective > websites, > > > very exciting. in terms of what > I've > > > > heard I'm especially interested in > > > finding out about the XM options, > and > > > > like the idea of connecting their > > > receiver to my computer. It seems > that > > > > many of their channels are the > same as > > > Sirius, and I'm not sure that there > > > > is anything about the Sirius > content > > > that I would prefer at this point. > I > > > > live outside of New York City in > an > > > area where there are a lot of > microwave > > > > dishes etc., though, and haven't > > > figured out which way my windows > face, > > > > smile, so am wondering whether to > > > anticipate problems with the XM > signal. > > > I > > > > guess I'll have to talk to someone > > > locally and try to compare them but > > > don't > > > > necessarily want to choose sirius > just > > > because the feed is closer. I > didn't > > > > see disclaimers on the Sirius site > > > about how to set up for best results > > > > unless that is buried in the > user's > > > manual somewhere. Just wondered > whether > > > > anyone has used their three-day > free > > > trial and what your experience was? > > > > Any thoughts and advice > appreciated, > > > particularly for someone who has > tried > > > > or is using both, also the pros > and > > > cons of receivers in terms of > > > > accessibility. Feel free to write > me > > > off list if you'd prefer. Many > > > > thanks. > > > > > > > > Susan > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > 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] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The best thing to hit the Internet > in > > > years - NetZero HiSpeed! > > > > Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES > FASTER! > > > > Only $14.95/ month -visit > > > www.netzero.com to sign up today! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, > > > Archives and more... > > > > http://www.pc-audio.org > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, > send a > > > blank email to: > > >
Re: XM Radio
I agree, I have had no trouble working with the XMPCR software out of the box with Windoweyes. You have to use the mouse pointer, but it works VERY WELL with Window-eyes. Chuck - Original Message - From: "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 3:54 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > Don't know why you would say that. It works a lot better than the stock XM > software with Window-eyes. > - Original Message - > From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:47 PM > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > That is called Replace PCR but it does > > not work well with Window-Eyes, so I did > > not bother with it. I'm using the > > software that came with the pcr. > > > > No need to go to channel 0 with the pcr. > > When you start it up for the very first > > time, the screen reader will read the i > > d code and you can write it down > > somewhere or record it. Once your radio > > is activated, whether youd do it online > > or call Listener Care by phone, you will > > never see the i d screen again. > > > > Mimi > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 4:19 PM > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > You will find the access number as > > soon as you start the XM software. > > There > > > is no need to change to channel 0 with > > the pcr. With the PCR, the only time > > > you'll see the 8 character receiver > > code is when you first execute the XMPCR > > > software so write it down or record it > > before you hit the OK button. > > > There's a piece of software that > > replaces the XMPCR software that will > > give > > > you better access called ReplacePCR, > > but I don't remember the web site. > > > Since I don't have the PCR any more I > > haven't kept up with it, but it gives > > > you full access to channel and > > information displays and a lot more, > > although > > > using the software that comes with > > your PCR will do fine. > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "Robert Carter" > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 5:36 PM > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > Hi Mimi, > > > > > > > > After reading your posts and talking > > with others, I ordered the XM Radio > > > > PCR yesterday. I am suppose to get > > it on Tuesday. I see that I will have > > > to > > > > activate it and plan to do that > > online. The activation FAQ says that I > > can > > > > select chanel 0 and get the receiver > > id. Does this work with Window-Eyes? > > > > Will I need sighted help or can I do > > it all with the screen reader? Any > > > > thing that you are aware of that I > > should watch for? > > > > > > > > Also, I have looked a little bit at > > the program schedule on xm-radio.com. > > > > Is that the best place to find out > > what is on when? Is the program guide > > > > pretty accessible? > > > > > > > > Thank you so much for all of your > > help. I am excited about getting started > > > > with satellite radio. > > > > > > > > Robert Carter > > > > > > > > At 04:31 PM 7/16/2004, you wrote: > > > > > > > > >CNBC is on Sirius; MSNBC is on XM. > > > > > > > > > >Mimi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >- Original Message - > > > > >From: "Jim Shaker" > > > > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > >To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > > > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > >Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 10:22 > > AM > > > > >Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Does Sirius carry news channels > > such > > > > >as CNN, MSNBc? If so, I could get > > > > > > along without TV Channels > > altogether. > > > > >Wouldn't that be grate? > > > > > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >___ > > _ > > > > >___ > > > > > > 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] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >___ > > > > > > >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] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > 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] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, > > Archive
Re: XM Radio
Tim, You mentioned having used Replace PCR or whatever it was called. Just wondered whether you use JAWS or WindowEyes, since some people have suggested that JAWS does not read this display as easily. I'm still not sure whether to go with the PCR or to get the boombocx and the car adapter kit so the whole family can have access, and will probably have to decide one or the other for budgetary reasons. Can anyone with the boombox comment on its accessibility in terms of activation, channel selection, and presets? Not having yet seen one of these critters or had sighted help to describe what's on the website, I'm fuzzy about dimensions and controls etc.--did someone say that there is a remote control that has to be used to change functions or did I misunderstand. Also, since I'm not sure whether our car radio is XM ready, I couldn't tell from the site whether or not I need an FM modulator in order to continue to listen to regular radio stations or whether this is essentially something that plugs into a cigarette lighter or some such to allow the boombox to play in the car, hope this makes sense. I realize how technically clueless I sound here, smile, but any answers I get from you all mean questions I don't have to ask their tech support folks. Again, thanks for helping me to understand this. Susan ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
Gary, Thanks for that, smile. Actually my son just mentioned that a friend of his is using XM quite well with the setup I described of the boombox and car kit, so I'm thinking of getting in touch with him. Seems like the consensus is with XM and I like what I have heard of their program content, so hopefully their customer support will also be good. Susan ___ 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]
what is activeX
Hi all, Can someone explain what activeX controls actually are? I ran into a problem last week which may or may not have been the result of having installed Spywear Blaster, which apparently disables ActiveX controls unless you uncheck this option and do it manually. The result was that my soundcard began to act weird, I lost some Windows sounds as a result to some change in the registry and it suddenly began to act as a single-channel card and would not allow me to use the Ivocalize chat client, coming up with an error saying I did not have activeX when I was pretty sure I did. Anyway, I uninstalled the program and did a restorewhich solved the problem, but of course this made me curious as to what activeX is and what if anything this has to do with my sounds. Can anyone enlighten me on this? Susan ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
The boombox is a streamlined system with its own speakers. They cannot be spread apart, though. But for the sake of portability it is great. The XM receiver snaps into the cradle in between the speakers and you can use the remote that came with the home kit. In the boombox, the up and down station select becomes the volume control. There is a volume control knob on the boombox itself. There is an earphone jack. Sorry, no line-ins or outs. If you wanted to record from it, you would have to amplify it through another amplifier and crank it up quite high. It uses six D batteries. Good when the power is out. I don't really know how long they last. Downside, the adapter for the boombox is bulky and heavy, heavier than the one for the home kit. It plugs into a jack on the boombox behind the left speaker. The antenna wire can be wrapped around posts inside the boombox just behind the battery compartment and one of the posts is hollow and has a connection for the antenna. The rest of the antenna device is snapped onto the back of the boombox and held snugly in place. The handle is recessed, great for people with small hands to grab but a nuisance for someone with large hands. Sounds great, not too bassy and simple to operate. It does not matter where you put the boombox, the signal comes through fine. I guess I have big windows at my place even though they face west. Reception is wonderful. I know everybody insists on that south-facing window. Perhaps where there is too much metal, tree cover, and the like, and other obstructions, satellite radio canot function. I learned that the hard way when I was in a place with lots of tree cover. Since my sighted friends do not have satellite radio or dish, even, they could not tell me that. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Terri Stimmel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 12:14 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > Hello Mimi and others, > I was wondering, what is the XM boombox like? Do you find it easy to use? > What are some things you like about it, and things you don't like about it? > I don't think the boombox will work for me, because of where I live. I > tried the XM PCR and it did not work. I couldn't ever get a signal. > I live in an apartment building, that has a lot of metal in it. And also, > neither of my two windows face South. They face East, and there are > buildings in front of both of them. > However, I'm still interested in knowing what this boombox is like. > The one thing I like about the XM PCR, is that you are able to know what is > playing, and I know that's something you cant do with the boombox. > Thank you, > Terri > > > ___ > 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] ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
Great. I use 128 kbps when doing music programs, and 32 for oldtime radio shows. All my mp3's from XM programming sounds great. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Gary Petraccaro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 12:46 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > How much does the music or spoken material on these channels sound mp3-ed? > I've haven't followed this thread and appologize for asking about something > which may have been already covered. > TIA > > - Original Message - > From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 2:08 AM > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > I have both. I found out all the > > channels and their names from the > > website. Once you know what's on the > > channels you want to hear and listen > > long enough, tuning in is easy. > > > > I have the boombox and home kit and pcr. > > I use them all. > > > > Mimi > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Ray Slaton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:53 PM > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > Mimi thanks for your detailed > > description of xm and sirius. > > > On the xm side do you have the boom > > box or the home stereo kit or do you use > > > your computer? > > > How do you go from channel to channel? > > > How did you learn which was which. > > > Thanks.Ray Slaton > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 10:47 PM > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > Sirius's Retro Radio as their > > oldtime > > > > radio channel is called is 133. > > > > > > > > Mimi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > > From: "Gary G. Schindler" > > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 5:00 PM > > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am in the process of trying the > > 3 > > > > day trial. I like what I have heard, > > > > especially the classic rock > > stations. I > > > > can't find the old time radio > > channel to > > > > check it out. Susan, I don't think > > you > > > > would have any problems what so ever > > in > > > > New York City. they probably have it > > > > blanketed with a repeater for the > > > > troublesome areas. I think I have to > > > > give the edge to Xm so far. > > > > > > > > > > -- "Susan Wojtecki" > > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Hi Mimi and all, > > > > > i hadn't really looked into this > > until > > > > now but all this discussion prompted > > > > > me to check their respective > > websites, > > > > very exciting. in terms of what > > I've > > > > > heard I'm especially interested in > > > > finding out about the XM options, > > and > > > > > like the idea of connecting their > > > > receiver to my computer. It seems > > that > > > > > many of their channels are the > > same as > > > > Sirius, and I'm not sure that there > > > > > is anything about the Sirius > > content > > > > that I would prefer at this point. > > I > > > > > live outside of New York City in > > an > > > > area where there are a lot of > > microwave > > > > > dishes etc., though, and haven't > > > > figured out which way my windows > > face, > > > > > smile, so am wondering whether to > > > > anticipate problems with the XM > > signal. > > > > I > > > > > guess I'll have to talk to someone > > > > locally and try to compare them but > > > > don't > > > > > necessarily want to choose sirius > > just > > > > because the feed is closer. I > > didn't > > > > > see disclaimers on the Sirius site > > > > about how to set up for best results > > > > > unless that is buried in the > > user's > > > > manual somewhere. Just wondered > > whether > > > > > anyone has used their three-day > > free > > > > trial and what your experience was? > > > > > Any thoughts and advice > > appreciated, > > > > particularly for someone who has > > tried > > > > > or is using both, also the pros > > and > > > > cons of receivers in terms of > > > > > accessibility. Feel free to write > > me > > > > off list if you'd prefer. Many > > > > > thanks. > > > > > > > > > > Susan > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > > 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] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The best thing to hit the Internet > > in > > > > years - NetZero HiSpeed! > > > > > Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES > > FASTER! > >
Re: XM Radio
Sorry visually impaired people cannot read the display on boombox. But, accessing the channels with the remote or tuner dial is easy. Setting up presets is easy without vision: You just go to Bank A or B with the press of the Preset button on XM's Remote, which is the leftmost button of a group of 3 above the numbers pad, select the stations you want and press the number on the keypad and hold it in until it is set. You will know that when the station stops for a split second then comes back in as the preset is being accepted. Release that number button and that's it. You can not use the presets in direct entry mode, you must be in preset mode to go from one preset to another. Have I confused you enough? Mimi - Original Message - From: "Susan Wojtecki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 4:32 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > Tim, > You mentioned having used Replace PCR or whatever it was called. Just > wondered whether you use JAWS or WindowEyes, since some people have > suggested that JAWS does not read this display as easily. > > I'm still not sure whether to go with the PCR or to get the boombocx and the > car adapter kit so the whole family can have access, and will probably have > to decide one or the other for budgetary reasons. Can anyone with the > boombox comment on its accessibility in terms of activation, channel > selection, and presets? Not having yet seen one of these critters or had > sighted help to describe what's on the website, I'm fuzzy about dimensions > and controls etc.--did someone say that there is a remote control that has > to be used to change functions or did I misunderstand. Also, since I'm not > sure whether our car radio is XM ready, I couldn't tell from the site > whether or not I need an FM modulator in order to continue to listen to > regular radio stations or whether this is essentially something that plugs > into a cigarette lighter or some such to allow the boombox to play in the > car, hope this makes sense. I realize how technically clueless I sound > here, smile, but any answers I get from you all mean questions I don't have > to ask their tech support folks. Again, thanks for helping me to understand > this. > > Susan > > > > > ___ > 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] ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
Well, it did not work on my system. Maybe mine is set up much differently, but I will use the regular software which came with the pcr. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 12:54 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > Don't know why you would say that. It works a lot better than the stock XM > software with Window-eyes. > - Original Message - > From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:47 PM > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > That is called Replace PCR but it does > > not work well with Window-Eyes, so I did > > not bother with it. I'm using the > > software that came with the pcr. > > > > No need to go to channel 0 with the pcr. > > When you start it up for the very first > > time, the screen reader will read the i > > d code and you can write it down > > somewhere or record it. Once your radio > > is activated, whether youd do it online > > or call Listener Care by phone, you will > > never see the i d screen again. > > > > Mimi > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 4:19 PM > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > You will find the access number as > > soon as you start the XM software. > > There > > > is no need to change to channel 0 with > > the pcr. With the PCR, the only time > > > you'll see the 8 character receiver > > code is when you first execute the XMPCR > > > software so write it down or record it > > before you hit the OK button. > > > There's a piece of software that > > replaces the XMPCR software that will > > give > > > you better access called ReplacePCR, > > but I don't remember the web site. > > > Since I don't have the PCR any more I > > haven't kept up with it, but it gives > > > you full access to channel and > > information displays and a lot more, > > although > > > using the software that comes with > > your PCR will do fine. > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "Robert Carter" > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 5:36 PM > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > Hi Mimi, > > > > > > > > After reading your posts and talking > > with others, I ordered the XM Radio > > > > PCR yesterday. I am suppose to get > > it on Tuesday. I see that I will have > > > to > > > > activate it and plan to do that > > online. The activation FAQ says that I > > can > > > > select chanel 0 and get the receiver > > id. Does this work with Window-Eyes? > > > > Will I need sighted help or can I do > > it all with the screen reader? Any > > > > thing that you are aware of that I > > should watch for? > > > > > > > > Also, I have looked a little bit at > > the program schedule on xm-radio.com. > > > > Is that the best place to find out > > what is on when? Is the program guide > > > > pretty accessible? > > > > > > > > Thank you so much for all of your > > help. I am excited about getting started > > > > with satellite radio. > > > > > > > > Robert Carter > > > > > > > > At 04:31 PM 7/16/2004, you wrote: > > > > > > > > >CNBC is on Sirius; MSNBC is on XM. > > > > > > > > > >Mimi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >- Original Message - > > > > >From: "Jim Shaker" > > > > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > >To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > > > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > >Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 10:22 > > AM > > > > >Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Does Sirius carry news channels > > such > > > > >as CNN, MSNBc? If so, I could get > > > > > > along without TV Channels > > altogether. > > > > >Wouldn't that be grate? > > > > > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >___ > > _ > > > > >___ > > > > > > 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] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >___ > > > > > > >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] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > 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] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, > > Archives and more... > > > http://www.pc
Re: XM Radio
Customer care is excellent and they helped me when I had a question. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Susan Wojtecki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 4:41 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > Gary, > Thanks for that, smile. Actually my son just mentioned that a friend of his > is using XM quite well with the setup I described of the boombox and car > kit, so I'm thinking of getting in touch with him. Seems like the consensus > is with XM and I like what I have heard of their program content, so > hopefully their customer support will also be good. > > Susan > > > > > ___ > 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] ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
Not knowing what your car is like does not give me an idea. If you do not have a satellite radio ready car, you can buy a hub adapter for the XM receiver and have it installed. I don't know about the car cigarette lighter; never used it. But then, I don't have anyone who drives and I don't know anyone with a car. But someone else might know. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Susan Wojtecki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 4:32 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > Tim, > You mentioned having used Replace PCR or whatever it was called. Just > wondered whether you use JAWS or WindowEyes, since some people have > suggested that JAWS does not read this display as easily. > > I'm still not sure whether to go with the PCR or to get the boombocx and the > car adapter kit so the whole family can have access, and will probably have > to decide one or the other for budgetary reasons. Can anyone with the > boombox comment on its accessibility in terms of activation, channel > selection, and presets? Not having yet seen one of these critters or had > sighted help to describe what's on the website, I'm fuzzy about dimensions > and controls etc.--did someone say that there is a remote control that has > to be used to change functions or did I misunderstand. Also, since I'm not > sure whether our car radio is XM ready, I couldn't tell from the site > whether or not I need an FM modulator in order to continue to listen to > regular radio stations or whether this is essentially something that plugs > into a cigarette lighter or some such to allow the boombox to play in the > car, hope this makes sense. I realize how technically clueless I sound > here, smile, but any answers I get from you all mean questions I don't have > to ask their tech support folks. Again, thanks for helping me to understand > this. > > Susan > > > > > ___ > 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] ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
Correction, Preset button is the center one of that group of three I mentioned in message below. Sorry for the confusion. Mimi - Original Message - From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 5:52 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > Sorry visually impaired people cannot > read the display on boombox. But, > accessing the channels with the remote > or tuner dial is easy. Setting up > presets is easy without vision: You just > go to Bank A or B with the press of the > Preset button on XM's Remote, which is > the leftmost button of a group of 3 > above the numbers pad, select the > stations you want and press the number > on the keypad and hold it in until it is > set. You will know that when the > station stops for a split second then > comes back in as the preset is being > accepted. Release that number button > and that's it. You can not use the > presets in direct entry mode, you must > be in preset mode to go from one preset > to another. Have I confused you enough? > > Mimi > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Susan Wojtecki" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 4:32 AM > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > Tim, > > You mentioned having used Replace PCR > or whatever it was called. Just > > wondered whether you use JAWS or > WindowEyes, since some people have > > suggested that JAWS does not read this > display as easily. > > > > I'm still not sure whether to go with > the PCR or to get the boombocx and the > > car adapter kit so the whole family > can have access, and will probably have > > to decide one or the other for > budgetary reasons. Can anyone with the > > boombox comment on its accessibility > in terms of activation, channel > > selection, and presets? Not having > yet seen one of these critters or had > > sighted help to describe what's on the > website, I'm fuzzy about dimensions > > and controls etc.--did someone say > that there is a remote control that has > > to be used to change functions or did > I misunderstand. Also, since I'm not > > sure whether our car radio is XM > ready, I couldn't tell from the site > > whether or not I need an FM modulator > in order to continue to listen to > > regular radio stations or whether this > is essentially something that plugs > > into a cigarette lighter or some such > to allow the boombox to play in the > > car, hope this makes sense. I realize > how technically clueless I sound > > here, smile, but any answers I get > from you all mean questions I don't have > > to ask their tech support folks. > Again, thanks for helping me to > understand > > this. > > > > Susan > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > 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] > > > ___ > 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] ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
How does the boombox work outside since you need to use the antenna? Marsha Anderson ___ 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]
Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like
Hi Jim, Yes, I'm pretty certain you do. Roger Smith of Louisville did a review of XM about a year and a haf ago and I feel certain he has tried them both and could give you an accurate comparison. His e-mail address is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kris - Original Message - From: "Jim Shaker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 12:43 PM Subject: Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like I appreciated your comparison. What I don't know yet, does one have direct channel access with either remote? Jim ___ 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] ___ 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]
Recording with Audacity
In Audacity how do you choose where you want to record from? like if you want to record from line in, where do you set this up? I checked out the preferences and didn't se it in there. Dean I personally know someone who literally is older than dirt. If you would like to meet him, please write to me or join us on the Masters List: [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]
Re: XM Radio
I never take it outside the house. I live in an apartment complex and I don't take my equipment outside at all. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Marsha Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 6:34 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > How does the boombox work outside since you need to use the antenna? > > Marsha Anderson > > ___ > 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] ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
Susan, if you buy the Delphi receivers, you have the choice of a car kit, which comes with a cassette adapter, or you can buy an fm modulator sold separately the boom box or the home kit. the roady is smaller, also made buy Delphi. they were offering an fm modulator with it free for a while, but that promo is probably over. you get power from the cigarette lighter plug. -- "Susan Wojtecki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Tim, You mentioned having used Replace PCR or whatever it was called. Just wondered whether you use JAWS or WindowEyes, since some people have suggested that JAWS does not read this display as easily. I'm still not sure whether to go with the PCR or to get the boombocx and the car adapter kit so the whole family can have access, and will probably have to decide one or the other for budgetary reasons. Can anyone with the boombox comment on its accessibility in terms of activation, channel selection, and presets? Not having yet seen one of these critters or had sighted help to describe what's on the website, I'm fuzzy about dimensions and controls etc.--did someone say that there is a remote control that has to be used to change functions or did I misunderstand. Also, since I'm not sure whether our car radio is XM ready, I couldn't tell from the site whether or not I need an FM modulator in order to continue to listen to regular radio stations or whether this is essentially something that plugs into a cigarette lighter or some such to allow the boombox to play in the car, hope this makes sense. I realize how technically clueless I sound here, smile, but any answers I get from you all mean questions I don't have to ask their tech support folks. Again, thanks for helping me to understand this. Susan ___ 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] The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! ___ 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]
Re: Recording with Audacity
You must specify your recording source from the windows volume control's record control. Michael Killian K4MFK Nashville, Tn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Co-Conspirator to Make the World A Better Place -- Visit www.HeroicStories.com and join the conspiracy. ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
thanks for pointing that out, I clicked on the old time radio and got a promo. -- "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: They don't let you stream anything but the music channels. - Original Message - From: "Gary G. Schindler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 8:00 PM Subject: Re: XM Radio > > I am in the process of trying the 3 day trial. I like what I have heard, especially the classic rock stations. I can't find the old time radio channel to check it out. Susan, I don't think you would have any problems what so ever in New York City. they probably have it blanketed with a repeater for the troublesome areas. I think I have to give the edge to Xm so far. > > -- "Susan Wojtecki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Mimi and all, > i hadn't really looked into this until now but all this discussion prompted > me to check their respective websites, very exciting. in terms of what I've > heard I'm especially interested in finding out about the XM options, and > like the idea of connecting their receiver to my computer. It seems that > many of their channels are the same as Sirius, and I'm not sure that there > is anything about the Sirius content that I would prefer at this point. I > live outside of New York City in an area where there are a lot of microwave > dishes etc., though, and haven't figured out which way my windows face, > smile, so am wondering whether to anticipate problems with the XM signal. I > guess I'll have to talk to someone locally and try to compare them but don't > necessarily want to choose sirius just because the feed is closer. I didn't > see disclaimers on the Sirius site about how to set up for best results > unless that is buried in the user's manual somewhere. Just wondered whether > anyone has used their three-day free trial and what your experience was? > Any thoughts and advice appreciated, particularly for someone who has tried > or is using both, also the pros and cons of receivers in terms of > accessibility. Feel free to write me off list if you'd prefer. Many > thanks. > > Susan > > > > ___ > 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] > > > > The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! > Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! > Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! > > ___ > 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] ___ 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] The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! ___ 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]
Re: Recording with Audacity
That's right! And it took me a while to find that Volume Control. What a headache I had last year because Windows kept insisting it was not installed. I had to have some help in finding it. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Michael Killian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 8:25 AM Subject: Re: Recording with Audacity > You must specify your recording source from the windows volume control's record > control. > > Michael Killian K4MFK > Nashville, Tn > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Co-Conspirator to Make the World A Better Place -- Visit > www.HeroicStories.com > and join the conspiracy. > > > > ___ > 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] ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
I heard that offer but don't remember the date it ends. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Gary G. Schindler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 8:22 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > > Susan, if you buy the Delphi receivers, you have the choice of a car kit, which comes with a cassette adapter, or you can buy an fm modulator sold separately the boom box or the home kit. the roady is smaller, also made buy Delphi. they were offering an fm modulator with it free for a while, but that promo is probably over. you get power from the cigarette lighter plug. > > > -- "Susan Wojtecki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Tim, > You mentioned having used Replace PCR or whatever it was called. Just > wondered whether you use JAWS or WindowEyes, since some people have > suggested that JAWS does not read this display as easily. > > I'm still not sure whether to go with the PCR or to get the boombocx and the > car adapter kit so the whole family can have access, and will probably have > to decide one or the other for budgetary reasons. Can anyone with the > boombox comment on its accessibility in terms of activation, channel > selection, and presets? Not having yet seen one of these critters or had > sighted help to describe what's on the website, I'm fuzzy about dimensions > and controls etc.--did someone say that there is a remote control that has > to be used to change functions or did I misunderstand. Also, since I'm not > sure whether our car radio is XM ready, I couldn't tell from the site > whether or not I need an FM modulator in order to continue to listen to > regular radio stations or whether this is essentially something that plugs > into a cigarette lighter or some such to allow the boombox to play in the > car, hope this makes sense. I realize how technically clueless I sound > here, smile, but any answers I get from you all mean questions I don't have > to ask their tech support folks. Again, thanks for helping me to understand > this. > > Susan > > > > > ___ > 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] > > > > The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! > Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! > Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! > > ___ > 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] ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
I didn't say you'd have trouble with the XM software, I just said the other software worked better. - Original Message - From: "Charles Adkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 4:50 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > I agree, I have had no trouble working with the XMPCR software out of the > box with Windoweyes. You have to use the mouse pointer, but it works VERY > WELL with Window-eyes. > > Chuck > > > - Original Message - > From: "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 3:54 AM > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > Don't know why you would say that. It works a lot better than the stock > XM > > software with Window-eyes. > > - Original Message - > > From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:47 PM > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > That is called Replace PCR but it does > > > not work well with Window-Eyes, so I did > > > not bother with it. I'm using the > > > software that came with the pcr. > > > > > > No need to go to channel 0 with the pcr. > > > When you start it up for the very first > > > time, the screen reader will read the i > > > d code and you can write it down > > > somewhere or record it. Once your radio > > > is activated, whether youd do it online > > > or call Listener Care by phone, you will > > > never see the i d screen again. > > > > > > Mimi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 4:19 PM > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > You will find the access number as > > > soon as you start the XM software. > > > There > > > > is no need to change to channel 0 with > > > the pcr. With the PCR, the only time > > > > you'll see the 8 character receiver > > > code is when you first execute the XMPCR > > > > software so write it down or record it > > > before you hit the OK button. > > > > There's a piece of software that > > > replaces the XMPCR software that will > > > give > > > > you better access called ReplacePCR, > > > but I don't remember the web site. > > > > Since I don't have the PCR any more I > > > haven't kept up with it, but it gives > > > > you full access to channel and > > > information displays and a lot more, > > > although > > > > using the software that comes with > > > your PCR will do fine. > > > > - Original Message - > > > > From: "Robert Carter" > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 5:36 PM > > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Mimi, > > > > > > > > > > After reading your posts and talking > > > with others, I ordered the XM Radio > > > > > PCR yesterday. I am suppose to get > > > it on Tuesday. I see that I will have > > > > to > > > > > activate it and plan to do that > > > online. The activation FAQ says that I > > > can > > > > > select chanel 0 and get the receiver > > > id. Does this work with Window-Eyes? > > > > > Will I need sighted help or can I do > > > it all with the screen reader? Any > > > > > thing that you are aware of that I > > > should watch for? > > > > > > > > > > Also, I have looked a little bit at > > > the program schedule on xm-radio.com. > > > > > Is that the best place to find out > > > what is on when? Is the program guide > > > > > pretty accessible? > > > > > > > > > > Thank you so much for all of your > > > help. I am excited about getting started > > > > > with satellite radio. > > > > > > > > > > Robert Carter > > > > > > > > > > At 04:31 PM 7/16/2004, you wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >CNBC is on Sirius; MSNBC is on XM. > > > > > > > > > > > >Mimi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >- Original Message - > > > > > >From: "Jim Shaker" > > > > > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > >To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > > > > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > >Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 10:22 > > > AM > > > > > >Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Does Sirius carry news channels > > > such > > > > > >as CNN, MSNBc? If so, I could get > > > > > > > along without TV Channels > > > altogether. > > > > > >Wouldn't that be grate? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >___ > > > _ > > > > > >___ > > > > > > > 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] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >___ > > > > > > > > >PC-Audi
Re: XM Radio
The boom box has its own antenna, I think. personal email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] yahoo messenger: tlsyslo AOL instant messenger: drizzlecat - Original Message - From: "Marsha Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 8:34 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio How does the boombox work outside since you need to use the antenna? Marsha Anderson ___ 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] ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
Sounds great. Better than FM or should I say clear channel. - Original Message - From: "Gary Petraccaro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 3:46 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > How much does the music or spoken material on these channels sound mp3-ed? > I've haven't followed this thread and appologize for asking about something > which may have been already covered. > TIA > > - Original Message - > From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 2:08 AM > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > I have both. I found out all the > > channels and their names from the > > website. Once you know what's on the > > channels you want to hear and listen > > long enough, tuning in is easy. > > > > I have the boombox and home kit and pcr. > > I use them all. > > > > Mimi > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Ray Slaton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:53 PM > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > Mimi thanks for your detailed > > description of xm and sirius. > > > On the xm side do you have the boom > > box or the home stereo kit or do you use > > > your computer? > > > How do you go from channel to channel? > > > How did you learn which was which. > > > Thanks.Ray Slaton > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 10:47 PM > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > Sirius's Retro Radio as their > > oldtime > > > > radio channel is called is 133. > > > > > > > > Mimi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > > From: "Gary G. Schindler" > > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 5:00 PM > > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am in the process of trying the > > 3 > > > > day trial. I like what I have heard, > > > > especially the classic rock > > stations. I > > > > can't find the old time radio > > channel to > > > > check it out. Susan, I don't think > > you > > > > would have any problems what so ever > > in > > > > New York City. they probably have it > > > > blanketed with a repeater for the > > > > troublesome areas. I think I have to > > > > give the edge to Xm so far. > > > > > > > > > > -- "Susan Wojtecki" > > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Hi Mimi and all, > > > > > i hadn't really looked into this > > until > > > > now but all this discussion prompted > > > > > me to check their respective > > websites, > > > > very exciting. in terms of what > > I've > > > > > heard I'm especially interested in > > > > finding out about the XM options, > > and > > > > > like the idea of connecting their > > > > receiver to my computer. It seems > > that > > > > > many of their channels are the > > same as > > > > Sirius, and I'm not sure that there > > > > > is anything about the Sirius > > content > > > > that I would prefer at this point. > > I > > > > > live outside of New York City in > > an > > > > area where there are a lot of > > microwave > > > > > dishes etc., though, and haven't > > > > figured out which way my windows > > face, > > > > > smile, so am wondering whether to > > > > anticipate problems with the XM > > signal. > > > > I > > > > > guess I'll have to talk to someone > > > > locally and try to compare them but > > > > don't > > > > > necessarily want to choose sirius > > just > > > > because the feed is closer. I > > didn't > > > > > see disclaimers on the Sirius site > > > > about how to set up for best results > > > > > unless that is buried in the > > user's > > > > manual somewhere. Just wondered > > whether > > > > > anyone has used their three-day > > free > > > > trial and what your experience was? > > > > > Any thoughts and advice > > appreciated, > > > > particularly for someone who has > > tried > > > > > or is using both, also the pros > > and > > > > cons of receivers in terms of > > > > > accessibility. Feel free to write > > me > > > > off list if you'd prefer. Many > > > > > thanks. > > > > > > > > > > Susan > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > > 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] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The best thing to hit the Internet > > in > > > > years - NetZero HiSpeed! > > > > > Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES > > FASTER! > > > > > Only $14.95/ month -visit > > > > www.netzero.com to sign up today! > > > >
RE: cordless headphones
Hi all, I'll put a bid in here, as I've just got a pair of AKGk105's. They're £30 from Tapesense in the UK. The normal retail is about £60. They're perfectly good enough for computer use, and aren't too bad for hifi use, though they're a bit bass light, an advantage me thinks for speech use. This with a cordless keyboard allows me to listen to books in bed, with the computer in the dining room. Rob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Anders Holmberg Sent: 13 July 2004 19:31 To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: cordless headphones HellO! They are really great! I have had them but am now using RS-85. Its the same phones but with a kind of noice reduction. /Anders. - Original Message - From: "Bruce Toews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 3:58 AM Subject: RE: cordless headphones > Had to do a little digging. It's the rS-65. > > Bruce > > -- > Bruce Toews > E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Web Site (including info on my weekly commentaries): http://www.ogts.net > For the best oldies anywhere visit http://www.treasureislandoldies.com > > On Mon, 12 Jul 2004, rinty wrote: > > > Thanks Bruce, any idea of the model number? > > > > Rob > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bruce Toews > > Sent: 12 July 2004 05:45 > > To: PC audio discussion list. > > Subject: Re: cordless headphones > > > > > > I have a pair of Senheiser (SP?) headphones which I very much like. > > They > > come with a spare rechargeable battery which you can charge while the > > current one is in use, and the sound is very good. > > > > Bruce > > > > -- > > Bruce Toews > > E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Web Site (including info on my weekly commentaries): > > http://www.ogts.net > > For the best oldies anywhere visit http://www.treasureislandoldies.com > > > > On Sun, 11 Jul 2004, Mike Mote wrote: > > > >> I bought some las tyear from ccrane that had a range of 300 fett, > > and they > >> worked very well. They require a lot of battery power, but they do > > have > >> rechargeable ones that come with it. You can get them for around > > 100 bucks. > >> > >> - Original Message - > >> From: "rinty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> To: "PC audio discussion list." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 2:15 PM > >> Subject: cordless headphones > >> > >> > >>> Hi all, I don't know too much about Cordless Headphones, and > > wondered > >>> if someone could help me out a bit. I've an MP3 player and my > >>> computer, both of which I want to use with cordless headphones. I > >>> don't know which sort to buy, things to look out for and so on. > > I'm > >>> also aware that in life you get what you pay for, so > >>> makes/models/prices would be appreciated. I just bought a pair of > >>> Sony ones for about gBP40, which sound OK, but there's background > >>> noise (hiss) and the reception fails when I get downstairs, I've a > >>> relatively small terraced house. I feel that I've wasted this > > money, > >>> and would rather try to find out a bit more before I spend any > > more, > >>> though very much want a pair of these. I live alone, so the sound > >>> isolation problem isn't too much of a difficulty, as I know my way > >>> round my house very well, and therefore don't need to be able to > > hear > >>> too much. Ideally I'd be able to plug 2 or 3 devices in, and > > select > >>> which I wanted to listen to, I.E. a book on the computer, album on > > the > >>> stereo, sports on my DAB tuner, or whatever. > >>> > >>> Thanks for any help, and I'm sure this is probably an old chestnut. > >>> > >>> Rob > >>> --- > >>> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > >>> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > >>> Version: 6.0.718 / Virus Database: 474 - Release Date: 09/07/2004 > >>> > >>> > >>> ___ > >>> 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] > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> ___ > >> 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] > >> > >> > >> > >> $0 Web Hosting with up to 120MB web space, 1000 MB Data Transfer > >> 10 Personalized POP and Web E-mail Accounts, and much more. > >> Get It Now At www.doteasy.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] > > > > > > --- > > Incoming mail is
Re: XM Radio
Oh, well, skip it, it's a matter of personal preference. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 11:01 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > I didn't say you'd have trouble with the XM software, I just said the other > software worked better. > - Original Message - > From: "Charles Adkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 4:50 AM > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > I agree, I have had no trouble working with the XMPCR software out of the > > box with Windoweyes. You have to use the mouse pointer, but it works VERY > > WELL with Window-eyes. > > > > Chuck > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 3:54 AM > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > Don't know why you would say that. It works a lot better than the stock > > XM > > > software with Window-eyes. > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:47 PM > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > That is called Replace PCR but it does > > > > not work well with Window-Eyes, so I did > > > > not bother with it. I'm using the > > > > software that came with the pcr. > > > > > > > > No need to go to channel 0 with the pcr. > > > > When you start it up for the very first > > > > time, the screen reader will read the i > > > > d code and you can write it down > > > > somewhere or record it. Once your radio > > > > is activated, whether youd do it online > > > > or call Listener Care by phone, you will > > > > never see the i d screen again. > > > > > > > > Mimi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > > From: "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 4:19 PM > > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > > > > You will find the access number as > > > > soon as you start the XM software. > > > > There > > > > > is no need to change to channel 0 with > > > > the pcr. With the PCR, the only time > > > > > you'll see the 8 character receiver > > > > code is when you first execute the XMPCR > > > > > software so write it down or record it > > > > before you hit the OK button. > > > > > There's a piece of software that > > > > replaces the XMPCR software that will > > > > give > > > > > you better access called ReplacePCR, > > > > but I don't remember the web site. > > > > > Since I don't have the PCR any more I > > > > haven't kept up with it, but it gives > > > > > you full access to channel and > > > > information displays and a lot more, > > > > although > > > > > using the software that comes with > > > > your PCR will do fine. > > > > > - Original Message - > > > > > From: "Robert Carter" > > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 5:36 PM > > > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Mimi, > > > > > > > > > > > > After reading your posts and talking > > > > with others, I ordered the XM Radio > > > > > > PCR yesterday. I am suppose to get > > > > it on Tuesday. I see that I will have > > > > > to > > > > > > activate it and plan to do that > > > > online. The activation FAQ says that I > > > > can > > > > > > select chanel 0 and get the receiver > > > > id. Does this work with Window-Eyes? > > > > > > Will I need sighted help or can I do > > > > it all with the screen reader? Any > > > > > > thing that you are aware of that I > > > > should watch for? > > > > > > > > > > > > Also, I have looked a little bit at > > > > the program schedule on xm-radio.com. > > > > > > Is that the best place to find out > > > > what is on when? Is the program guide > > > > > > pretty accessible? > > > > > > > > > > > > Thank you so much for all of your > > > > help. I am excited about getting started > > > > > > with satellite radio. > > > > > > > > > > > > Robert Carter > > > > > > > > > > > > At 04:31 PM 7/16/2004, you wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > >CNBC is on Sirius; MSNBC is on XM. > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Mimi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >- Original Message - > > > > > > >From: "Jim Shaker" > > > > > > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > > >To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > > > > > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > > >Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 10:22 > > > > AM > > > > > > >Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Does Sirius carry news channels > > > > such > > > > > > >as CNN, MSNBc? If so, I could get > > > > > > > > along without TV Channels > > > > altogether. > > > > > > >Wouldn't that be grate? >
Re: XM Radio
I got an extra antenna with the boombox, same kind that came with the receiver I bought in NOvember, so put it away in case I need to replace the one I am using now. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Terra Syslo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 11:02 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > The boom box has its own antenna, I think. > personal email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > MSN Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > yahoo messenger: tlsyslo > AOL instant messenger: drizzlecat > - Original Message - > From: "Marsha Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 8:34 AM > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > How does the boombox work outside since you need to use the antenna? > > Marsha Anderson > > ___ > 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] > > ___ > 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] ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
Yep, better than Clear Channel or as another online friend says, Cheap Channel. Right. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 11:04 AM Subject: Re: XM Radio > Sounds great. Better than FM or should I say clear channel. > - Original Message - > From: "Gary Petraccaro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 3:46 AM > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > How much does the music or spoken material on these channels sound mp3-ed? > > I've haven't followed this thread and appologize for asking about > something > > which may have been already covered. > > TIA > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 2:08 AM > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > I have both. I found out all the > > > channels and their names from the > > > website. Once you know what's on the > > > channels you want to hear and listen > > > long enough, tuning in is easy. > > > > > > I have the boombox and home kit and pcr. > > > I use them all. > > > > > > Mimi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "Ray Slaton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:53 PM > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > Mimi thanks for your detailed > > > description of xm and sirius. > > > > On the xm side do you have the boom > > > box or the home stereo kit or do you use > > > > your computer? > > > > How do you go from channel to channel? > > > > How did you learn which was which. > > > > Thanks.Ray Slaton > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > > From: "mimi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 10:47 PM > > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sirius's Retro Radio as their > > > oldtime > > > > > radio channel is called is 133. > > > > > > > > > > Mimi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > > > From: "Gary G. Schindler" > > > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 5:00 PM > > > > > Subject: Re: XM Radio > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am in the process of trying the > > > 3 > > > > > day trial. I like what I have heard, > > > > > especially the classic rock > > > stations. I > > > > > can't find the old time radio > > > channel to > > > > > check it out. Susan, I don't think > > > you > > > > > would have any problems what so ever > > > in > > > > > New York City. they probably have it > > > > > blanketed with a repeater for the > > > > > troublesome areas. I think I have to > > > > > give the edge to Xm so far. > > > > > > > > > > > > -- "Susan Wojtecki" > > > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > Hi Mimi and all, > > > > > > i hadn't really looked into this > > > until > > > > > now but all this discussion prompted > > > > > > me to check their respective > > > websites, > > > > > very exciting. in terms of what > > > I've > > > > > > heard I'm especially interested in > > > > > finding out about the XM options, > > > and > > > > > > like the idea of connecting their > > > > > receiver to my computer. It seems > > > that > > > > > > many of their channels are the > > > same as > > > > > Sirius, and I'm not sure that there > > > > > > is anything about the Sirius > > > content > > > > > that I would prefer at this point. > > > I > > > > > > live outside of New York City in > > > an > > > > > area where there are a lot of > > > microwave > > > > > > dishes etc., though, and haven't > > > > > figured out which way my windows > > > face, > > > > > > smile, so am wondering whether to > > > > > anticipate problems with the XM > > > signal. > > > > > I > > > > > > guess I'll have to talk to someone > > > > > locally and try to compare them but > > > > > don't > > > > > > necessarily want to choose sirius > > > just > > > > > because the feed is closer. I > > > didn't > > > > > > see disclaimers on the Sirius site > > > > > about how to set up for best results > > > > > > unless that is buried in the > > > user's > > > > > manual somewhere. Just wondered > > > whether > > > > > > anyone has used their three-day > > > free > > > > > trial and what your experience was? > > > > > > Any thoughts and advice > > > appreciated, > > > > > particularly for someone who has > > > tried > > > > > > or is using both, also the pros > > > and > > > > > cons of receivers in terms of > > > > > > accessibility. Feel free to write > > > me > > > > > off list if you'd prefer. Many > > > > > > thanks. > > > > > > > > > > > > Susan > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _
Re: cordless headphones
Hello Have you got a phone number or address for tapesenes All the best JOHN - Original Message - From: "rinty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 11:28 AM Subject: RE: cordless headphones > Hi all, I'll put a bid in here, as I've just got a pair of AKGk105's. > They're £30 from Tapesense in the UK. The normal retail is about £60. > They're perfectly good enough for computer use, and aren't too bad for > hifi use, though they're a bit bass light, an advantage me thinks for > speech use. This with a cordless keyboard allows me to listen to > books in bed, with the computer in the dining room. > > Rob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Anders Holmberg > Sent: 13 July 2004 19:31 > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: cordless headphones > > > HellO! > They are really great! > I have had them but am now using RS-85. > Its the same phones but with a kind of noice reduction. > /Anders. > - Original Message - > From: "Bruce Toews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 3:58 AM > Subject: RE: cordless headphones > > > > Had to do a little digging. It's the rS-65. > > > > Bruce > > > > -- > > Bruce Toews > > E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Web Site (including info on my weekly commentaries): > http://www.ogts.net > > For the best oldies anywhere visit > http://www.treasureislandoldies.com > > > > On Mon, 12 Jul 2004, rinty wrote: > > > > > Thanks Bruce, any idea of the model number? > > > > > > Rob > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bruce Toews > > > Sent: 12 July 2004 05:45 > > > To: PC audio discussion list. > > > Subject: Re: cordless headphones > > > > > > > > > I have a pair of Senheiser (SP?) headphones which I very much > like. > > > They > > > come with a spare rechargeable battery which you can charge while > the > > > current one is in use, and the sound is very good. > > > > > > Bruce > > > > > > -- > > > Bruce Toews > > > E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Web Site (including info on my weekly commentaries): > > > http://www.ogts.net > > > For the best oldies anywhere visit > http://www.treasureislandoldies.com > > > > > > On Sun, 11 Jul 2004, Mike Mote wrote: > > > > > >> I bought some las tyear from ccrane that had a range of 300 fett, > > > and they > > >> worked very well. They require a lot of battery power, but they > do > > > have > > >> rechargeable ones that come with it. You can get them for around > > > 100 bucks. > > >> > > >> - Original Message - > > >> From: "rinty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >> To: "PC audio discussion list." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >> Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 2:15 PM > > >> Subject: cordless headphones > > >> > > >> > > >>> Hi all, I don't know too much about Cordless Headphones, and > > > wondered > > >>> if someone could help me out a bit. I've an MP3 player and my > > >>> computer, both of which I want to use with cordless headphones. > I > > >>> don't know which sort to buy, things to look out for and so on. > > > I'm > > >>> also aware that in life you get what you pay for, so > > >>> makes/models/prices would be appreciated. I just bought a pair > of > > >>> Sony ones for about gBP40, which sound OK, but there's > background > > >>> noise (hiss) and the reception fails when I get downstairs, I've > a > > >>> relatively small terraced house. I feel that I've wasted this > > > money, > > >>> and would rather try to find out a bit more before I spend any > > > more, > > >>> though very much want a pair of these. I live alone, so the > sound > > >>> isolation problem isn't too much of a difficulty, as I know my > way > > >>> round my house very well, and therefore don't need to be able to > > > hear > > >>> too much. Ideally I'd be able to plug 2 or 3 devices in, and > > > select > > >>> which I wanted to listen to, I.E. a book on the computer, album > on > > > the > > >>> stereo, sports on my DAB tuner, or whatever. > > >>> > > >>> Thanks for any help, and I'm sure this is probably an old > chestnut. > > >>> > > >>> Rob > > >>> --- > > >>> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > >>> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > >>> Version: 6.0.718 / Virus Database: 474 - Release Date: > 09/07/2004 > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> ___ > > >>> 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] > > >>> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> ___ > > >> PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > > >> http://www.pc-audio.org > > >> > > >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >
RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like
I appreciated your reviews with the touch of personality involved even if we don't agree politically. But, your review was sensitive, thoughtful and very well explained. I have XM but will not take a look at Sirious. I think I know the answer based on what you said. But, does Sirious have any black gospel music stations? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mimi Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:46 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like Hello, everyone! Well, I've had my Sirius on since around 12:30 pm Pacific Time yesterday. Here are some of my observations: I like both services; XM continues to be my favorite and top choice. I'll keep 'em both after all. XM: Radio Classics has a host and I like the information he gives about the shows and the actors, actresses, whether or not they are still with us. I exchange anemail with him from time to time. He's nice. Wish they would not interrupt the shows, but what can you do? More otr on XM while Sirius runs the same few shows every couple of hours; they don't split the shows in half, but run a commercial or two and play a piece or two of music in between their lineup of otr; no host on Retro Radio, as Sirius calls their channel. (Can't use the same names for the channels, I guess because of copyright reason.) XM: More Decades than Sirius Sirius: Sirius Gold, 60's Vibrations, Totally 70's, Big 80's, The Pulse grouped together. There is an Elvis channel that plays everything Elvis Presley ever recorded and it is the official station of Graceland. XM: There is only one religious channel Family Talk, and two christian music channels, The Fish and Spirit. Sirius: Spirit, Praise, Wisdom, EWTN, Word are represented and there are a couple more religious channels which are hispanic. XM: SonicTheater Sirius: No modern radio drama or books there XM and Sirius: Talk radio left, right and center Sirius: NPR and NPR talk; Court TV Radio Plus; Out Q for gays, lesbians, and other folks (if you're supersensitive to this, avoid that channel if you don't have an open mind.) XM and Sirius: XM: The Joint plays reggae music all the time Sirius: Reggae Rhythms Both have different types of rock channels including alternative, hiphop and hard to heavy metal Sirius: Hair nation, 80's hair bands (I don't know what that is. It's a strange name for music.) XM and Sirius: Easy listening, love songs and mellow XM and Sirius: XM The Village, folk music Sirius: Folk Town Both have blues and bluegrass Both have commercial-free music channels. XM: On Broadway Sirius: Brodway's Best The classical music channels are grouped together on both services. Sound quality between the two: Excellent. Comment on receiver look and feel: XM is smaller and lighter; uses bulky heavy box adapter for boombox accessory, bigger and heavier than the one for the home kit; really cumbersome. Sirius: Home kit is chunkier, slightly larger and receiver is chunky and antenna feels a bit thicker and a little heavier than the XM. Sirius: Runs on regular 3-prong plug connected to a power supply which comes with the unit. Inaccessible features: As far as visually impaired: Screen readout; clock, timer, (sleep timer); have not played with presets yet on Sirius unit. Might later by accident, who knows? Comment: detented tuning knob Each station is a click on the dial. Sirius: Very audible pop when turning on or off. Probably nothing to it, just letting you know it's working. XM: Less audible pop when turned on but that's normal. Remote control: Sirius is chunky and the numbers are arranged with the 0 between the power and mute buttons at the very top of remote. Why I don't know! Channel up and down triangle; Enter button in the middle, left and right triangle don't do anything we can tell without vision. Sirius remote runs on 2 AAA batteries. Additonal comment: Like the Vacation channel. It's different. Swing Street and standards are excellent; I still love Frank's Place and my other favorites on XM. Both have their good advantages. Sirius: Weather channels east, west and central; traffic channels are much clearer than XM's traffic channels, which are very fuzzy and lousy! Sirius offers a lifetime membership for $1200. (I haven't got that kind of money, honey! I opted for a one-year service deal.) Anyway, will have the two side by side and will be going back and forth between the two in listening and checking out things. Oh, yeah! Hilly Rose and Doug Stephan are on Sirius, but not on XM. Rush Limbaugh (I hate him!) is on Sirius. Rusty Humphries is on both XM and Sirius. (I used to listen to him in Reno, but don't like him anymore. I like the left channels better. But hey, that's me. Everybody has their own preferences. That's all there is to that.) Well, there you go. Have I confused you thoroughly? Good morning! Oh, there is Crackup and Raw Dog; XM has Laughs USA and that ot
Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like
Yes. - Original Message - From: "Mister Lynn White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 5:41 PM Subject: RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > I appreciated your reviews with the touch of personality involved even > if we don't agree politically. But, your review was sensitive, > thoughtful and very well explained. > > I have XM but will not take a look at Sirious. I think I know the > answer based on what you said. But, does Sirious have any black gospel > music stations? > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mimi > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:46 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > > > Hello, everyone! > > Well, I've had my Sirius on since around > 12:30 pm Pacific Time yesterday. Here > are some of my observations: > > I like both services; XM continues to be > my favorite and top choice. I'll keep > 'em both after all. > > XM: Radio Classics has a host and I like > the information he gives about the shows > and the actors, actresses, whether or > not they are still with us. I exchange > anemail with him from time to time. > He's nice. Wish they would not > interrupt the shows, but what can you > do? More otr on XM while Sirius runs > the same few shows every couple of > hours; they don't split the shows in > half, but run a commercial or two and > play a piece or two of music in between > their lineup of otr; no host on Retro > Radio, as Sirius calls their channel. > (Can't use the same names for the > channels, I guess because of copyright > reason.) > > XM: More Decades than Sirius > Sirius: Sirius Gold, 60's Vibrations, > Totally 70's, Big 80's, The Pulse > grouped together. There is an Elvis > channel that plays everything Elvis > Presley ever recorded and it is the > official station of Graceland. > > XM: There is only one religious channel > Family Talk, and two christian music > channels, The Fish and Spirit. > > Sirius: Spirit, Praise, Wisdom, EWTN, > Word are represented and there are a > couple more religious channels which are > hispanic. > > XM: SonicTheater > Sirius: No modern radio drama or books > there > > XM and Sirius: > Talk radio left, right and center > > Sirius: NPR and NPR talk; Court TV Radio > Plus; Out Q for gays, lesbians, and > other folks (if you're supersensitive to > this, avoid that channel if you don't > have an open mind.) > > XM and Sirius: > XM: The Joint plays reggae music all the > time > Sirius: Reggae Rhythms > > Both have different types of rock > channels including alternative, hiphop > and hard to heavy metal > > Sirius: Hair nation, 80's hair bands (I > don't know what that is. It's a strange > name for music.) > > XM and Sirius: Easy listening, love > songs and mellow > > XM and Sirius: > XM The Village, folk music > Sirius: Folk Town > > Both have blues and bluegrass > > Both have commercial-free music > channels. > > XM: On Broadway > Sirius: Brodway's Best > > The classical music channels are grouped > together on both services. > > Sound quality between the two: > Excellent. > > Comment on receiver look and feel: > XM is smaller and lighter; uses bulky > heavy box adapter for boombox accessory, > bigger and heavier than the one for the > home kit; really cumbersome. > > Sirius: Home kit is chunkier, slightly > larger and receiver is chunky and > antenna feels a bit thicker and a little > heavier than the XM. > > Sirius: Runs on regular 3-prong plug > connected to a power supply which comes > with the unit. > > Inaccessible features: > As far as visually impaired: > Screen readout; clock, timer, (sleep > timer); have not played with presets yet > on Sirius unit. Might later by > accident, who knows? > > Comment: detented tuning knob > > Each station is a click on the dial. > > Sirius: Very audible pop when turning on > or off. Probably nothing to it, just > letting you know it's working. > > XM: Less audible pop when turned on but > that's normal. > > Remote control: Sirius is chunky and the > numbers are arranged with the 0 between > the power and mute buttons at the very > top of remote. Why I don't know! > Channel up and down triangle; Enter > button in the middle, left and right > triangle don't do anything we can tell > without vision. > > Sirius remote runs on 2 AAA batteries. > > Additonal comment: Like the Vacation > channel. It's different. > > Swing Street and standards are > excellent; I still love Frank's Place > and my other favorites on XM. > > Both have their good advantages. > > Sirius: Weather channels east, west and > central; traffic channels are much > clearer than XM's traffic channels, > which are very fuzzy and lousy! > > Sirius offers a lifetime membership for > $1200. (I haven't got that kind of > money, honey! I opted for a one-year > service deal.) > > Anyway, will have the two side by si
Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like
I really don't know if they have black gospel, but I do know they have 2 Christian music stations, Spirit and Praise, and EWTN (Global Catholic Radio), Word Network, and Wisdom Radio. (I don't think that's completely religious, as Wisdom Radio have some programming dealing with holistic health, or something like that. I'd have to listen more before saying more about this one. One program I did discover is Beyond Organic. It's different.) There is a blues station and XM also has a blues station. I wish I knew if there is any black gospel music anywhere. Sorry. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Mister Lynn White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 2:41 PM Subject: RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > I appreciated your reviews with the touch of personality involved even > if we don't agree politically. But, your review was sensitive, > thoughtful and very well explained. > > I have XM but will not take a look at Sirious. I think I know the > answer based on what you said. But, does Sirious have any black gospel > music stations? > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mimi > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:46 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > > > Hello, everyone! > > Well, I've had my Sirius on since around > 12:30 pm Pacific Time yesterday. Here > are some of my observations: > > I like both services; XM continues to be > my favorite and top choice. I'll keep > 'em both after all. > > XM: Radio Classics has a host and I like > the information he gives about the shows > and the actors, actresses, whether or > not they are still with us. I exchange > anemail with him from time to time. > He's nice. Wish they would not > interrupt the shows, but what can you > do? More otr on XM while Sirius runs > the same few shows every couple of > hours; they don't split the shows in > half, but run a commercial or two and > play a piece or two of music in between > their lineup of otr; no host on Retro > Radio, as Sirius calls their channel. > (Can't use the same names for the > channels, I guess because of copyright > reason.) > > XM: More Decades than Sirius > Sirius: Sirius Gold, 60's Vibrations, > Totally 70's, Big 80's, The Pulse > grouped together. There is an Elvis > channel that plays everything Elvis > Presley ever recorded and it is the > official station of Graceland. > > XM: There is only one religious channel > Family Talk, and two christian music > channels, The Fish and Spirit. > > Sirius: Spirit, Praise, Wisdom, EWTN, > Word are represented and there are a > couple more religious channels which are > hispanic. > > XM: SonicTheater > Sirius: No modern radio drama or books > there > > XM and Sirius: > Talk radio left, right and center > > Sirius: NPR and NPR talk; Court TV Radio > Plus; Out Q for gays, lesbians, and > other folks (if you're supersensitive to > this, avoid that channel if you don't > have an open mind.) > > XM and Sirius: > XM: The Joint plays reggae music all the > time > Sirius: Reggae Rhythms > > Both have different types of rock > channels including alternative, hiphop > and hard to heavy metal > > Sirius: Hair nation, 80's hair bands (I > don't know what that is. It's a strange > name for music.) > > XM and Sirius: Easy listening, love > songs and mellow > > XM and Sirius: > XM The Village, folk music > Sirius: Folk Town > > Both have blues and bluegrass > > Both have commercial-free music > channels. > > XM: On Broadway > Sirius: Brodway's Best > > The classical music channels are grouped > together on both services. > > Sound quality between the two: > Excellent. > > Comment on receiver look and feel: > XM is smaller and lighter; uses bulky > heavy box adapter for boombox accessory, > bigger and heavier than the one for the > home kit; really cumbersome. > > Sirius: Home kit is chunkier, slightly > larger and receiver is chunky and > antenna feels a bit thicker and a little > heavier than the XM. > > Sirius: Runs on regular 3-prong plug > connected to a power supply which comes > with the unit. > > Inaccessible features: > As far as visually impaired: > Screen readout; clock, timer, (sleep > timer); have not played with presets yet > on Sirius unit. Might later by > accident, who knows? > > Comment: detented tuning knob > > Each station is a click on the dial. > > Sirius: Very audible pop when turning on > or off. Probably nothing to it, just > letting you know it's working. > > XM: Less audible pop when turned on but > that's normal. > > Remote control: Sirius is chunky and the > numbers are arranged with the 0 between > the power and mute buttons at the very > top of remote. Why I don't know! > Channel up and down triangle; Enter > button in the middle, left and right > triangle don't do anything we can tell > without vision. > > Sirius remote runs on 2 AAA batteries. > > Addito
Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like
I try my best to be sensitive in my review. Having my feelings ignored in relationships really taught me that not everyone is out for your best interest; only their own. That's been my experience. If someone does not like me being outspoken all I can say is move on! Mimi - Original Message - From: "Mister Lynn White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 2:41 PM Subject: RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > I appreciated your reviews with the touch of personality involved even > if we don't agree politically. But, your review was sensitive, > thoughtful and very well explained. > > I have XM but will not take a look at Sirious. I think I know the > answer based on what you said. But, does Sirious have any black gospel > music stations? > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mimi > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:46 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > > > Hello, everyone! > > Well, I've had my Sirius on since around > 12:30 pm Pacific Time yesterday. Here > are some of my observations: > > I like both services; XM continues to be > my favorite and top choice. I'll keep > 'em both after all. > > XM: Radio Classics has a host and I like > the information he gives about the shows > and the actors, actresses, whether or > not they are still with us. I exchange > anemail with him from time to time. > He's nice. Wish they would not > interrupt the shows, but what can you > do? More otr on XM while Sirius runs > the same few shows every couple of > hours; they don't split the shows in > half, but run a commercial or two and > play a piece or two of music in between > their lineup of otr; no host on Retro > Radio, as Sirius calls their channel. > (Can't use the same names for the > channels, I guess because of copyright > reason.) > > XM: More Decades than Sirius > Sirius: Sirius Gold, 60's Vibrations, > Totally 70's, Big 80's, The Pulse > grouped together. There is an Elvis > channel that plays everything Elvis > Presley ever recorded and it is the > official station of Graceland. > > XM: There is only one religious channel > Family Talk, and two christian music > channels, The Fish and Spirit. > > Sirius: Spirit, Praise, Wisdom, EWTN, > Word are represented and there are a > couple more religious channels which are > hispanic. > > XM: SonicTheater > Sirius: No modern radio drama or books > there > > XM and Sirius: > Talk radio left, right and center > > Sirius: NPR and NPR talk; Court TV Radio > Plus; Out Q for gays, lesbians, and > other folks (if you're supersensitive to > this, avoid that channel if you don't > have an open mind.) > > XM and Sirius: > XM: The Joint plays reggae music all the > time > Sirius: Reggae Rhythms > > Both have different types of rock > channels including alternative, hiphop > and hard to heavy metal > > Sirius: Hair nation, 80's hair bands (I > don't know what that is. It's a strange > name for music.) > > XM and Sirius: Easy listening, love > songs and mellow > > XM and Sirius: > XM The Village, folk music > Sirius: Folk Town > > Both have blues and bluegrass > > Both have commercial-free music > channels. > > XM: On Broadway > Sirius: Brodway's Best > > The classical music channels are grouped > together on both services. > > Sound quality between the two: > Excellent. > > Comment on receiver look and feel: > XM is smaller and lighter; uses bulky > heavy box adapter for boombox accessory, > bigger and heavier than the one for the > home kit; really cumbersome. > > Sirius: Home kit is chunkier, slightly > larger and receiver is chunky and > antenna feels a bit thicker and a little > heavier than the XM. > > Sirius: Runs on regular 3-prong plug > connected to a power supply which comes > with the unit. > > Inaccessible features: > As far as visually impaired: > Screen readout; clock, timer, (sleep > timer); have not played with presets yet > on Sirius unit. Might later by > accident, who knows? > > Comment: detented tuning knob > > Each station is a click on the dial. > > Sirius: Very audible pop when turning on > or off. Probably nothing to it, just > letting you know it's working. > > XM: Less audible pop when turned on but > that's normal. > > Remote control: Sirius is chunky and the > numbers are arranged with the 0 between > the power and mute buttons at the very > top of remote. Why I don't know! > Channel up and down triangle; Enter > button in the middle, left and right > triangle don't do anything we can tell > without vision. > > Sirius remote runs on 2 AAA batteries. > > Additonal comment: Like the Vacation > channel. It's different. > > Swing Street and standards are > excellent; I still love Frank's Place > and my other favorites on XM. > > Both have their good advantages. > > Sirius: Weather channels east, west and > central; traffic channels are much > clearer than XM'
Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like
Well, Mr. White, looks like 'tim Brady answered your question. But, hey, there, what channel is that black gospel music on, Tim? Mimi - Original Message - From: "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 2:49 PM Subject: Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > Yes. > - Original Message - > From: "Mister Lynn White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 5:41 PM > Subject: RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > > > > I appreciated your reviews with the touch of personality involved even > > if we don't agree politically. But, your review was sensitive, > > thoughtful and very well explained. > > > > I have XM but will not take a look at Sirious. I think I know the > > answer based on what you said. But, does Sirious have any black gospel > > music stations? > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mimi > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:46 AM > > To: PC audio discussion list. > > Subject: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > > > > > > Hello, everyone! > > > > Well, I've had my Sirius on since around > > 12:30 pm Pacific Time yesterday. Here > > are some of my observations: > > > > I like both services; XM continues to be > > my favorite and top choice. I'll keep > > 'em both after all. > > > > XM: Radio Classics has a host and I like > > the information he gives about the shows > > and the actors, actresses, whether or > > not they are still with us. I exchange > > anemail with him from time to time. > > He's nice. Wish they would not > > interrupt the shows, but what can you > > do? More otr on XM while Sirius runs > > the same few shows every couple of > > hours; they don't split the shows in > > half, but run a commercial or two and > > play a piece or two of music in between > > their lineup of otr; no host on Retro > > Radio, as Sirius calls their channel. > > (Can't use the same names for the > > channels, I guess because of copyright > > reason.) > > > > XM: More Decades than Sirius > > Sirius: Sirius Gold, 60's Vibrations, > > Totally 70's, Big 80's, The Pulse > > grouped together. There is an Elvis > > channel that plays everything Elvis > > Presley ever recorded and it is the > > official station of Graceland. > > > > XM: There is only one religious channel > > Family Talk, and two christian music > > channels, The Fish and Spirit. > > > > Sirius: Spirit, Praise, Wisdom, EWTN, > > Word are represented and there are a > > couple more religious channels which are > > hispanic. > > > > XM: SonicTheater > > Sirius: No modern radio drama or books > > there > > > > XM and Sirius: > > Talk radio left, right and center > > > > Sirius: NPR and NPR talk; Court TV Radio > > Plus; Out Q for gays, lesbians, and > > other folks (if you're supersensitive to > > this, avoid that channel if you don't > > have an open mind.) > > > > XM and Sirius: > > XM: The Joint plays reggae music all the > > time > > Sirius: Reggae Rhythms > > > > Both have different types of rock > > channels including alternative, hiphop > > and hard to heavy metal > > > > Sirius: Hair nation, 80's hair bands (I > > don't know what that is. It's a strange > > name for music.) > > > > XM and Sirius: Easy listening, love > > songs and mellow > > > > XM and Sirius: > > XM The Village, folk music > > Sirius: Folk Town > > > > Both have blues and bluegrass > > > > Both have commercial-free music > > channels. > > > > XM: On Broadway > > Sirius: Brodway's Best > > > > The classical music channels are grouped > > together on both services. > > > > Sound quality between the two: > > Excellent. > > > > Comment on receiver look and feel: > > XM is smaller and lighter; uses bulky > > heavy box adapter for boombox accessory, > > bigger and heavier than the one for the > > home kit; really cumbersome. > > > > Sirius: Home kit is chunkier, slightly > > larger and receiver is chunky and > > antenna feels a bit thicker and a little > > heavier than the XM. > > > > Sirius: Runs on regular 3-prong plug > > connected to a power supply which comes > > with the unit. > > > > Inaccessible features: > > As far as visually impaired: > > Screen readout; clock, timer, (sleep > > timer); have not played with presets yet > > on Sirius unit. Might later by > > accident, who knows? > > > > Comment: detented tuning knob > > > > Each station is a click on the dial. > > > > Sirius: Very audible pop when turning on > > or off. Probably nothing to it, just > > letting you know it's working. > > > > XM: Less audible pop when turned on but > > that's normal. > > > > Remote control: Sirius is chunky and the > > numbers are arranged with the 0 between > > the power and mute buttons at the very > > top of remote. Why I don't know! > > Channel up and down triangle; Enter > > button in the middle, left and right > > triangle don't do anything we
Further exploration of Sirius programming
Hello, All. I am sure as time goes on, I will eventually find out more as I explore Sirius programming further in between all the hectic stuff going on right now. I'm moving July 24 to a new place, so, as you can understand, everything is upside down and confusing at this time. Once I'm settled in, will be able to relax and write down more observations of the service as I go along. And, if anyone is interested I will share what I foudn. Been listening to some of the music on Sirius's Vacation channel. Quite intriguing. I heard some steel drum music and a bit of Hawaiian music and there is a piece of music from Trinidad, I think, (don't know for sure) called "Pass the Duchy." Noticed that quite a bit of other exotic music is played on Siriu's Horizon, their world music channel next door to Vacation. Hmm. Mimi ___ 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]
RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like
I meant to say I will take a look at sirious Radio. (smile) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Grady Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 4:49 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like Yes. - Original Message - From: "Mister Lynn White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 5:41 PM Subject: RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > I appreciated your reviews with the touch of personality involved even > if we don't agree politically. But, your review was sensitive, > thoughtful and very well explained. > > I have XM but will not take a look at Sirious. I think I know the > answer based on what you said. But, does Sirious have any black > gospel music stations? > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mimi > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:46 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > > > Hello, everyone! > > Well, I've had my Sirius on since around > 12:30 pm Pacific Time yesterday. Here > are some of my observations: > > I like both services; XM continues to be > my favorite and top choice. I'll keep > 'em both after all. > > XM: Radio Classics has a host and I like > the information he gives about the shows > and the actors, actresses, whether or > not they are still with us. I exchange > anemail with him from time to time. > He's nice. Wish they would not > interrupt the shows, but what can you > do? More otr on XM while Sirius runs > the same few shows every couple of > hours; they don't split the shows in > half, but run a commercial or two and > play a piece or two of music in between > their lineup of otr; no host on Retro > Radio, as Sirius calls their channel. > (Can't use the same names for the > channels, I guess because of copyright > reason.) > > XM: More Decades than Sirius > Sirius: Sirius Gold, 60's Vibrations, > Totally 70's, Big 80's, The Pulse > grouped together. There is an Elvis > channel that plays everything Elvis > Presley ever recorded and it is the > official station of Graceland. > > XM: There is only one religious channel > Family Talk, and two christian music > channels, The Fish and Spirit. > > Sirius: Spirit, Praise, Wisdom, EWTN, > Word are represented and there are a > couple more religious channels which are > hispanic. > > XM: SonicTheater > Sirius: No modern radio drama or books > there > > XM and Sirius: > Talk radio left, right and center > > Sirius: NPR and NPR talk; Court TV Radio > Plus; Out Q for gays, lesbians, and > other folks (if you're supersensitive to > this, avoid that channel if you don't > have an open mind.) > > XM and Sirius: > XM: The Joint plays reggae music all the > time > Sirius: Reggae Rhythms > > Both have different types of rock > channels including alternative, hiphop > and hard to heavy metal > > Sirius: Hair nation, 80's hair bands (I > don't know what that is. It's a strange > name for music.) > > XM and Sirius: Easy listening, love > songs and mellow > > XM and Sirius: > XM The Village, folk music > Sirius: Folk Town > > Both have blues and bluegrass > > Both have commercial-free music > channels. > > XM: On Broadway > Sirius: Brodway's Best > > The classical music channels are grouped > together on both services. > > Sound quality between the two: > Excellent. > > Comment on receiver look and feel: > XM is smaller and lighter; uses bulky > heavy box adapter for boombox accessory, > bigger and heavier than the one for the > home kit; really cumbersome. > > Sirius: Home kit is chunkier, slightly > larger and receiver is chunky and > antenna feels a bit thicker and a little > heavier than the XM. > > Sirius: Runs on regular 3-prong plug > connected to a power supply which comes > with the unit. > > Inaccessible features: > As far as visually impaired: > Screen readout; clock, timer, (sleep > timer); have not played with presets yet > on Sirius unit. Might later by > accident, who knows? > > Comment: detented tuning knob > > Each station is a click on the dial. > > Sirius: Very audible pop when turning on > or off. Probably nothing to it, just > letting you know it's working. > > XM: Less audible pop when turned on but > that's normal. > > Remote control: Sirius is chunky and the > numbers are arranged with the 0 between > the power and mute buttons at the very > top of remote. Why I don't know! > Channel up and down triangle; Enter > button in the middle, left and right > triangle don't do anything we can tell > without vision. > > Sirius remote runs on 2 AAA batteries. > > Additonal comment: Like the Vacation > channel. It's different. > > Swing Street and standards are > excellent; I still love Frank's Place > and my other favorites on XM. > > Both have their good advantages. > > Sirius: Weather channels east, west and > central
RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like
Hi Mimi! Well, that's all right. I really enjoyed the side by side comparison. Are the sports networks identical on each? I have heard that the NPR stuff on Sirious is not that great. Can you talk more about that? Thanks in advance. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mimi Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 6:26 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like I really don't know if they have black gospel, but I do know they have 2 Christian music stations, Spirit and Praise, and EWTN (Global Catholic Radio), Word Network, and Wisdom Radio. (I don't think that's completely religious, as Wisdom Radio have some programming dealing with holistic health, or something like that. I'd have to listen more before saying more about this one. One program I did discover is Beyond Organic. It's different.) There is a blues station and XM also has a blues station. I wish I knew if there is any black gospel music anywhere. Sorry. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Mister Lynn White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 2:41 PM Subject: RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > I appreciated your reviews with the touch of personality involved even > if we don't agree politically. But, your review was sensitive, > thoughtful and very well explained. > > I have XM but will not take a look at Sirious. I think I know the > answer based on what you said. But, does Sirious have any black gospel > music stations? > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mimi > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:46 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > > > Hello, everyone! > > Well, I've had my Sirius on since around > 12:30 pm Pacific Time yesterday. Here > are some of my observations: > > I like both services; XM continues to be > my favorite and top choice. I'll keep > 'em both after all. > > XM: Radio Classics has a host and I like > the information he gives about the shows > and the actors, actresses, whether or > not they are still with us. I exchange > anemail with him from time to time. > He's nice. Wish they would not > interrupt the shows, but what can you > do? More otr on XM while Sirius runs > the same few shows every couple of > hours; they don't split the shows in > half, but run a commercial or two and > play a piece or two of music in between > their lineup of otr; no host on Retro > Radio, as Sirius calls their channel. > (Can't use the same names for the > channels, I guess because of copyright > reason.) > > XM: More Decades than Sirius > Sirius: Sirius Gold, 60's Vibrations, > Totally 70's, Big 80's, The Pulse > grouped together. There is an Elvis > channel that plays everything Elvis > Presley ever recorded and it is the > official station of Graceland. > > XM: There is only one religious channel > Family Talk, and two christian music > channels, The Fish and Spirit. > > Sirius: Spirit, Praise, Wisdom, EWTN, > Word are represented and there are a > couple more religious channels which are > hispanic. > > XM: SonicTheater > Sirius: No modern radio drama or books > there > > XM and Sirius: > Talk radio left, right and center > > Sirius: NPR and NPR talk; Court TV Radio > Plus; Out Q for gays, lesbians, and > other folks (if you're supersensitive to > this, avoid that channel if you don't > have an open mind.) > > XM and Sirius: > XM: The Joint plays reggae music all the > time > Sirius: Reggae Rhythms > > Both have different types of rock > channels including alternative, hiphop > and hard to heavy metal > > Sirius: Hair nation, 80's hair bands (I > don't know what that is. It's a strange > name for music.) > > XM and Sirius: Easy listening, love > songs and mellow > > XM and Sirius: > XM The Village, folk music > Sirius: Folk Town > > Both have blues and bluegrass > > Both have commercial-free music > channels. > > XM: On Broadway > Sirius: Brodway's Best > > The classical music channels are grouped > together on both services. > > Sound quality between the two: > Excellent. > > Comment on receiver look and feel: > XM is smaller and lighter; uses bulky > heavy box adapter for boombox accessory, > bigger and heavier than the one for the > home kit; really cumbersome. > > Sirius: Home kit is chunkier, slightly > larger and receiver is chunky and > antenna feels a bit thicker and a little > heavier than the XM. > > Sirius: Runs on regular 3-prong plug > connected to a power supply which comes > with the unit. > > Inaccessible features: > As far as visually impaired: > Screen readout; clock, timer, (sleep > timer); have not played with presets yet > on Sirius unit. Might later by > accident, who knows? > > Comment: detented tuning knob > > Each station is a click on the dial. > > Sirius: Very audible pop when turning on > or off. Probably nothing to it,
Re: Further exploration of Sirius programming
Mimi, Don't know whether you are familiar with Blueman Group, they are basically three guys who have done unusual things with percussion, I guess it would be jazz but it kind of crosses over genres. My son is a drummer and has kind of turned me onto them. Anyway, I wonder whether either service plays them. Amazing how this topic has stayed alive this long, isn't it? Susan ___ 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]
Re: XM Radio
Gary, Okay, that makes it a bit clearer. My sighted son is pretty technical so if the time comes I'm sure he can plow through the PDF files and sort out what we actually need to do. There wasa limited time offer of some kind on their catalogue page but I'm probably not going to make any purchase until closer to Christmas, have run out of mad money for the moment, so will see what happens. In the meantime this is all pretty exciting. Susan ___ 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]
Re: Further exploration of Sirius programming
Never heard of this group. What station would play their music? Progressive jazz or something similar? Wow! Yeah, this topic has a life of its own these days! Usually topics come and go like crazy, don't they? What's next? Mimi - Original Message - From: "Susan Wojtecki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 5:00 PM Subject: Re: Further exploration of Sirius programming > Mimi, > Don't know whether you are familiar with Blueman Group, they are basically > three guys who have done unusual things with percussion, I guess it would be > jazz but it kind of crosses over genres. My son is a drummer and has kind > of turned me onto them. Anyway, I wonder whether either service plays them. > Amazing how this topic has stayed alive this long, isn't it? > > Susan > > > > > > ___ > 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] ___ 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]
Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like
Whatever your personal preference turns out to be, may no one hold it against you, Mr. White. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Mister Lynn White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 4:49 PM Subject: RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > I meant to say I will take a look at sirious Radio. (smile) > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Grady > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 4:49 PM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > > > Yes. > - Original Message - > From: "Mister Lynn White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 5:41 PM > Subject: RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > > > > I appreciated your reviews with the touch of personality involved even > > > if we don't agree politically. But, your review was sensitive, > > thoughtful and very well explained. > > > > I have XM but will not take a look at Sirious. I think I know the > > answer based on what you said. But, does Sirious have any black > > gospel music stations? > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mimi > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:46 AM > > To: PC audio discussion list. > > Subject: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > > > > > > Hello, everyone! > > > > Well, I've had my Sirius on since around > > 12:30 pm Pacific Time yesterday. Here > > are some of my observations: > > > > I like both services; XM continues to be > > my favorite and top choice. I'll keep > > 'em both after all. > > > > XM: Radio Classics has a host and I like > > the information he gives about the shows > > and the actors, actresses, whether or > > not they are still with us. I exchange > > anemail with him from time to time. > > He's nice. Wish they would not > > interrupt the shows, but what can you > > do? More otr on XM while Sirius runs > > the same few shows every couple of > > hours; they don't split the shows in > > half, but run a commercial or two and > > play a piece or two of music in between > > their lineup of otr; no host on Retro > > Radio, as Sirius calls their channel. > > (Can't use the same names for the > > channels, I guess because of copyright > > reason.) > > > > XM: More Decades than Sirius > > Sirius: Sirius Gold, 60's Vibrations, > > Totally 70's, Big 80's, The Pulse > > grouped together. There is an Elvis > > channel that plays everything Elvis > > Presley ever recorded and it is the > > official station of Graceland. > > > > XM: There is only one religious channel > > Family Talk, and two christian music > > channels, The Fish and Spirit. > > > > Sirius: Spirit, Praise, Wisdom, EWTN, > > Word are represented and there are a > > couple more religious channels which are > > hispanic. > > > > XM: SonicTheater > > Sirius: No modern radio drama or books > > there > > > > XM and Sirius: > > Talk radio left, right and center > > > > Sirius: NPR and NPR talk; Court TV Radio > > Plus; Out Q for gays, lesbians, and > > other folks (if you're supersensitive to > > this, avoid that channel if you don't > > have an open mind.) > > > > XM and Sirius: > > XM: The Joint plays reggae music all the > > time > > Sirius: Reggae Rhythms > > > > Both have different types of rock > > channels including alternative, hiphop > > and hard to heavy metal > > > > Sirius: Hair nation, 80's hair bands (I > > don't know what that is. It's a strange > > name for music.) > > > > XM and Sirius: Easy listening, love > > songs and mellow > > > > XM and Sirius: > > XM The Village, folk music > > Sirius: Folk Town > > > > Both have blues and bluegrass > > > > Both have commercial-free music > > channels. > > > > XM: On Broadway > > Sirius: Brodway's Best > > > > The classical music channels are grouped > > together on both services. > > > > Sound quality between the two: > > Excellent. > > > > Comment on receiver look and feel: > > XM is smaller and lighter; uses bulky > > heavy box adapter for boombox accessory, > > bigger and heavier than the one for the > > home kit; really cumbersome. > > > > Sirius: Home kit is chunkier, slightly > > larger and receiver is chunky and > > antenna feels a bit thicker and a little > > heavier than the XM. > > > > Sirius: Runs on regular 3-prong plug > > connected to a power supply which comes > > with the unit. > > > > Inaccessible features: > > As far as visually impaired: > > Screen readout; clock, timer, (sleep > > timer); have not played with presets yet > > on Sirius unit. Might later by > > accident, who knows? > > > > Comment: detented tuning knob > > > > Each station is a click on the dial. > > > > Sirius: Very audible pop when turning on > > or off. Probably nothing to it, just > > letting you know it's working. > > > > XM: Less audible pop when turned on but > > that's normal. > > > > Remote cont
Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like
I'm not a sports person, but there is ESPN and ESPN News and Play by Play 1 and 2, 8 channels for sports. The NPR feed has Car Talk on Saturday mornings, and I have not really listened to it extensively, but it's odd listening without the local station announcer breaking in and stuff. It's going to take me some time to get to that. I enjoy comparing things side by side if I can. I don't get to do this very often. Kind of fun, especially when it's something I really love and enjoy, like radio. There is also a PRI channel on Sirius. Have to check it out more. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Mister Lynn White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 4:51 PM Subject: RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > Hi Mimi! > > Well, that's all right. I really enjoyed the side by side comparison. > Are the sports networks identical on each? I have heard that the NPR > stuff on Sirious is not that great. Can you talk more about that? > > Thanks in advance. > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mimi > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 6:26 PM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > > > I really don't know if they have black > gospel, but I do know they have 2 > Christian music stations, Spirit and > Praise, and EWTN (Global Catholic > Radio), Word Network, and Wisdom Radio. > (I don't think that's completely > religious, as Wisdom Radio have some > programming dealing with holistic > health, or something like that. I'd > have to listen more before saying more > about this one. One program I did > discover is Beyond Organic. It's > different.) There is a blues station > and XM also has a blues station. I wish > I knew if there is any black gospel > music anywhere. Sorry. > > Mimi > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Mister Lynn White" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 2:41 PM > Subject: RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I > like > > > > I appreciated your reviews with the > touch of personality involved even > > if we don't agree politically. But, > your review was sensitive, > > thoughtful and very well explained. > > > > I have XM but will not take a look at > Sirious. I think I know the > > answer based on what you said. But, > does Sirious have any black gospel > > music stations? > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of mimi > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:46 AM > > To: PC audio discussion list. > > Subject: Sirius Radio and XM; what I > like > > > > > > Hello, everyone! > > > > Well, I've had my Sirius on since > around > > 12:30 pm Pacific Time yesterday. Here > > are some of my observations: > > > > I like both services; XM continues to > be > > my favorite and top choice. I'll keep > > 'em both after all. > > > > XM: Radio Classics has a host and I > like > > the information he gives about the > shows > > and the actors, actresses, whether or > > not they are still with us. I > exchange > > anemail with him from time to time. > > He's nice. Wish they would not > > interrupt the shows, but what can you > > do? More otr on XM while Sirius runs > > the same few shows every couple of > > hours; they don't split the shows in > > half, but run a commercial or two and > > play a piece or two of music in > between > > their lineup of otr; no host on Retro > > Radio, as Sirius calls their channel. > > (Can't use the same names for the > > channels, I guess because of copyright > > reason.) > > > > XM: More Decades than Sirius > > Sirius: Sirius Gold, 60's Vibrations, > > Totally 70's, Big 80's, The Pulse > > grouped together. There is an Elvis > > channel that plays everything Elvis > > Presley ever recorded and it is the > > official station of Graceland. > > > > XM: There is only one religious > channel > > Family Talk, and two christian music > > channels, The Fish and Spirit. > > > > Sirius: Spirit, Praise, Wisdom, EWTN, > > Word are represented and there are a > > couple more religious channels which > are > > hispanic. > > > > XM: SonicTheater > > Sirius: No modern radio drama or books > > there > > > > XM and Sirius: > > Talk radio left, right and center > > > > Sirius: NPR and NPR talk; Court TV > Radio > > Plus; Out Q for gays, lesbians, and > > other folks (if you're supersensitive > to > > this, avoid that channel if you don't > > have an open mind.) > > > > XM and Sirius: > > XM: The Joint plays reggae music all > the > > time > > Sirius: Reggae Rhythms > > > > Both have different types of rock > > channels including alternative, hiphop > > and hard to heavy metal > > > > Sirius: Hair nation, 80's hair bands > (I > > don't know what that is. It's a > strange > > name for music.) > > > > XM and Sirius: Easy listening, love > > songs and mellow > > > > XM and S
Re: XM Radio
Whatever you choose, I hope you will enjoy it, Susan. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Susan Wojtecki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 5:08 PM Subject: Re: XM Radio > Gary, > Okay, that makes it a bit clearer. My sighted son is pretty technical so if > the time comes I'm sure he can plow through the PDF files and sort out what > we actually need to do. There wasa limited time offer of some kind on their > catalogue page but I'm probably not going to make any purchase until closer > to Christmas, have run out of mad money for the moment, so will see what > happens. In the meantime this is all pretty exciting. > > Susan > > > > ___ > 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] ___ 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]
RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like
Oh, that is so cool. I love radio as well. Love it to the max. The PRI channel could definitely be worth exploring. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mimi Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 10:07 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like I'm not a sports person, but there is ESPN and ESPN News and Play by Play 1 and 2, 8 channels for sports. The NPR feed has Car Talk on Saturday mornings, and I have not really listened to it extensively, but it's odd listening without the local station announcer breaking in and stuff. It's going to take me some time to get to that. I enjoy comparing things side by side if I can. I don't get to do this very often. Kind of fun, especially when it's something I really love and enjoy, like radio. There is also a PRI channel on Sirius. Have to check it out more. Mimi - Original Message - From: "Mister Lynn White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 4:51 PM Subject: RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > Hi Mimi! > > Well, that's all right. I really enjoyed the side by side comparison. > Are the sports networks identical on each? I have heard that the NPR > stuff on Sirious is not that great. Can you talk more about that? > > Thanks in advance. > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mimi > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 6:26 PM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like > > > I really don't know if they have black > gospel, but I do know they have 2 > Christian music stations, Spirit and > Praise, and EWTN (Global Catholic > Radio), Word Network, and Wisdom Radio. > (I don't think that's completely > religious, as Wisdom Radio have some > programming dealing with holistic > health, or something like that. I'd > have to listen more before saying more > about this one. One program I did > discover is Beyond Organic. It's > different.) There is a blues station > and XM also has a blues station. I wish > I knew if there is any black gospel > music anywhere. Sorry. > > Mimi > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Mister Lynn White" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 2:41 PM > Subject: RE: Sirius Radio and XM; what I > like > > > > I appreciated your reviews with the > touch of personality involved even > > if we don't agree politically. But, > your review was sensitive, > > thoughtful and very well explained. > > > > I have XM but will not take a look at > Sirious. I think I know the > > answer based on what you said. But, > does Sirious have any black gospel > > music stations? > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of mimi > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:46 AM > > To: PC audio discussion list. > > Subject: Sirius Radio and XM; what I > like > > > > > > Hello, everyone! > > > > Well, I've had my Sirius on since > around > > 12:30 pm Pacific Time yesterday. Here > > are some of my observations: > > > > I like both services; XM continues to > be > > my favorite and top choice. I'll keep > > 'em both after all. > > > > XM: Radio Classics has a host and I > like > > the information he gives about the > shows > > and the actors, actresses, whether or > > not they are still with us. I > exchange > > anemail with him from time to time. > > He's nice. Wish they would not > > interrupt the shows, but what can you > > do? More otr on XM while Sirius runs > > the same few shows every couple of > > hours; they don't split the shows in > > half, but run a commercial or two and > > play a piece or two of music in > between > > their lineup of otr; no host on Retro > > Radio, as Sirius calls their channel. > > (Can't use the same names for the > > channels, I guess because of copyright > > reason.) > > > > XM: More Decades than Sirius > > Sirius: Sirius Gold, 60's Vibrations, > > Totally 70's, Big 80's, The Pulse > > grouped together. There is an Elvis > > channel that plays everything Elvis > > Presley ever recorded and it is the > > official station of Graceland. > > > > XM: There is only one religious > channel > > Family Talk, and two christian music > > channels, The Fish and Spirit. > > > > Sirius: Spirit, Praise, Wisdom, EWTN, > > Word are represented and there are a > > couple more religious channels which > are > > hispanic. > > > > XM: SonicTheater > > Sirius: No modern radio drama or books > > there > > > > XM and Sirius: > > Talk radio left, right and center > > > > Sirius: NPR and NPR talk; Court TV > Radio > > Plus; Out Q for gays, lesbians, and > > other folks (if you're supersensitive > to > > this, avoid that channel if you don't > > have an open mind.) > > > > XM and Sirius: > > XM: The Joint plays reggae music all > the > > time > > Si
Fwd: New JAWS Chatterbox Scripts
*** BEGIN FORWARDED MESSAGE *** On 17/07/2004 at 9:44 PM Becky Buckner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If you haven't installed the ChatterBox Scripts Since July Seventeenth 2004, you're in for a treat. Many new features have been added. Many of the new features in this version were created as a result of user input and ideas. Be sure to look carefully at the Shift F1, (JAWS ChatterBox Script Help) function while in a room. The Windows style Help file will give a good overview of all the features in the scripts. Also, be sure to look at the What's New page for all the changes since the last version. Some of the new features added by Doug Lee include: New behaviour when you press the Escape key: Thanks Mario. Pressing Insert F3 will bring up a User List window containing the list of members in a room. You can then use your arrow keys to read the list at your leisure. Press Escape when you're finished reading a list to leave the User Window and return to the room: Press Alt F5 to hear when you entered the room and the current time: We have also made other minor improvements and bug fixes. Again be sure to read about all the script features and ChatterBox keys in the Shift F1 JAWS ChatterBox Help. You can read about the new features by going to: http://www.vocal-computing.com/whatsnew.htm If you would rather skip this great information, (grin) you can go directly to the script page to download the July Seventeenth scripts by going to: http://www.vocal-computing.com/cbscripts.htm Thanks Steve (the Shepherd boy) *** END FORWARDED MESSAGE *** Regards Steve, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: steve1963 MSN Messenger: [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]
Cool Edit Tutorial
Anyone know of a good Cool Edit tutorial? thanks, Kevin ___ 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]
gold wave help
can anyone please tell me what i need to do to do in line recording with gold wave the step by step instructions and i have a sound blaster audigy sound card running jaws/window eyes and windows xp home ___ 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]
Re: Sirius Radio and XM; what I like
Hi Yes, there is one gospel station. Marsha Anderson ___ 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]
tara plugin and real version
Hello All quick question about using the tara plugin and winamp. What is the latest version of real player that needs to be installed? Can i use the latest or do I need to roll back to an older version such as 8? cheers hamish ___ 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]
Re: tara plugin and real version
hi hamish. you need to roll back to real player 8. it won't work with any version of real player after that. cheers. marco. - Original Message - From: "Hamish Mackenzie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2004 3:53 PM Subject: tara plugin and real version Hello All quick question about using the tara plugin and winamp. What is the latest version of real player that needs to be installed? Can i use the latest or do I need to roll back to an older version such as 8? cheers hamish ___ 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] ___ 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]
bookmarking a stream in windows media player
Hi All asked this a while ago and got one response which wont work so am trying again. What I am trying to do is to bookmark a currently playing stream in windows media player and then I want to know how to bring up the list of bookmarked streams to select one. I am using jaws 5 xp pro and the latest version of wmp. cheers Hamish ___ 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]
