Re: Looking for XM users
That is one of the reasons I chose Sirius. Its on line stations are very accessible. Doc Wright http://wrightplaceinc.net >Someday, we'll look back on this, >laugh nervously and change the subject. - Original Message - From: "Ann McCay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 6:04 PM Subject: RE: Looking for XM users Well, I've just met my last straw. I've been trying to listen to the Nashville channel for a couple hours now. First the 40s channel launched. Then some channel, who knows what, it was country but I could see from the flash window that Confederate Railroad was playing on the Nashville channel, and it wasn't that...launched. It might have been Hank's place, I don't know. But something I didn't want. So I tried again. This time got the 70s channel. I wanted jazz at one point this afternoon, and I got a jazz selection but it wasn't the one I wanted. So, I've written them (for the second time, the first time they couldn't find my account although they can find my Visa card just fine) to ask that my account/subscription be cancelled. I won't do this till I get a receiver of some type. I think it'll be XM but it might not be since I could also do MLB online. I'm really annoyed. Windows were maximized, as far as I could tell anyway, who knows. I tried with both Jaws 5.1 and WE beta 5. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl Smith Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 10:54 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: Looking for XM users Hello, I have been reading this thread with interest and have a few comments. I do think the XM on line site should be made more accessible but I do differ with some of the comments made by users of the radios who say they are a snap to use and quite accessible. They are, in fact, just barely accessible. Let me explain. I can, as has been stated by others, listen to my XM radios with little trouble. I can choose the stations I want by number or move up and down the dial with little trouble. The problem is that this is only the bare bones minimum of what is available for my monthly service. I have a Myfi portable unit for example which is a wonderful device. I can do all the things I have stated on it with ease. But here are some of the features I can't use. 1. I can't read the display to get the artist and title of the song. 2. I can't set the presets. 3. the other day the unit got locked and I didn't know why until I discovered which button to press and how to press it to unlock it. 4. The Myfi allows for programmed recording of events much like a VCR records TV programs which I cannot do because I can't see the screen. 5. After recording my selections it is possible, if you can see, to rotate the selection wheel and go through a list of all the songs which played during the recorded item and select only the one or ones you want to hear. 6. my car radio and my Bose stereo require the XM radio to be set at different volumes for undistorted listening. I have to have my driver do this because it can only be done on the screen. 7. here's one I forgot. On the Myfi unit you can select an artist you like and be advised every time that artist's music is playing on any channel, if, of course, you can see the screen. There are others such as knowing the battery level or satellite strength but I think you get the picture. Now I'm not meaning to whine about the unfairness of it all but I think we need to continue to let manufacturers and service providers know about our needs. I'm now still kicking myself for not getting an XM PCR when they were available. Finally, I think XM is a great service and I hope we can do something about not only the web site but the radios as well. Karl At 11:04 AM 1/8/2005, you wrote: >I have the "XM Online"..and don't think the quality is bad at all! >Have been listening through my FM transmitter to the "fifties channel. >I get bumped off now and then. But all in all..it's pretty good; just >wish they'd make that player more "screenreader friendly!" >Tom Kaufman > > >___ >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] ___ Axis Karl Smith, Assistive Technology Consultant 4304 South El Camino St. Taylorsville, Utah 84119 Phone: 801-967-5655 Toll Free: 866-824-7885 Fax:866-824-7885 E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Site: http://www.axistech.net - Never confuse an open mind with an empty head. ___ PC-Audio L
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I have to agree with Carl that they could and should make the radios more accessible. I have a Sirius receiver but can't do anything beyond listening to the stations adn programming the presets. Even the presets get messed up if you're not careful. I know that chips for speech aren't all that expensive, and sighted people as well as the blind would get benefits out of a talking receiver. Think of all the traffic accidents that could be prevented, b if the sighted person drove, that is. Anyway, there's much work to do in accessibility. Julie JulieMelton visit me at www.heart-and-music.com Keep smiling! ___ 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]
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Well, I've just met my last straw. I've been trying to listen to the Nashville channel for a couple hours now. First the 40s channel launched. Then some channel, who knows what, it was country but I could see from the flash window that Confederate Railroad was playing on the Nashville channel, and it wasn't that...launched. It might have been Hank's place, I don't know. But something I didn't want. So I tried again. This time got the 70s channel. I wanted jazz at one point this afternoon, and I got a jazz selection but it wasn't the one I wanted. So, I've written them (for the second time, the first time they couldn't find my account although they can find my Visa card just fine) to ask that my account/subscription be cancelled. I won't do this till I get a receiver of some type. I think it'll be XM but it might not be since I could also do MLB online. I'm really annoyed. Windows were maximized, as far as I could tell anyway, who knows. I tried with both Jaws 5.1 and WE beta 5. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl Smith Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 10:54 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: Looking for XM users Hello, I have been reading this thread with interest and have a few comments. I do think the XM on line site should be made more accessible but I do differ with some of the comments made by users of the radios who say they are a snap to use and quite accessible. They are, in fact, just barely accessible. Let me explain. I can, as has been stated by others, listen to my XM radios with little trouble. I can choose the stations I want by number or move up and down the dial with little trouble. The problem is that this is only the bare bones minimum of what is available for my monthly service. I have a Myfi portable unit for example which is a wonderful device. I can do all the things I have stated on it with ease. But here are some of the features I can't use. 1. I can't read the display to get the artist and title of the song. 2. I can't set the presets. 3. the other day the unit got locked and I didn't know why until I discovered which button to press and how to press it to unlock it. 4. The Myfi allows for programmed recording of events much like a VCR records TV programs which I cannot do because I can't see the screen. 5. After recording my selections it is possible, if you can see, to rotate the selection wheel and go through a list of all the songs which played during the recorded item and select only the one or ones you want to hear. 6. my car radio and my Bose stereo require the XM radio to be set at different volumes for undistorted listening. I have to have my driver do this because it can only be done on the screen. 7. here's one I forgot. On the Myfi unit you can select an artist you like and be advised every time that artist's music is playing on any channel, if, of course, you can see the screen. There are others such as knowing the battery level or satellite strength but I think you get the picture. Now I'm not meaning to whine about the unfairness of it all but I think we need to continue to let manufacturers and service providers know about our needs. I'm now still kicking myself for not getting an XM PCR when they were available. Finally, I think XM is a great service and I hope we can do something about not only the web site but the radios as well. Karl At 11:04 AM 1/8/2005, you wrote: >I have the "XM Online"..and don't think the quality is bad at all! >Have been listening through my FM transmitter to the "fifties channel. >I get bumped off now and then. But all in all..it's pretty good; just >wish they'd make that player more "screenreader friendly!" >Tom Kaufman > > >___ >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] ___ Axis Karl Smith, Assistive Technology Consultant 4304 South El Camino St. Taylorsville, Utah 84119 Phone: 801-967-5655 Toll Free: 866-824-7885 Fax:866-824-7885 E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Site: http://www.axistech.net - Never confuse an open mind with an empty head. ___ 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]
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Ann: Hmmm! Strange; it sounds as if..the screenreader isn't lining up with what's on the screen! Tom Kaufman ___ 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]
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Well, it's true the visual features are not user-friendly for visually impaired, but I love the boombox anyway. Nothing can persuade me to throw away that receiver or anything I like so much just because the display cannot be accessed. Manufacturers as you know, manufacture for the masses. We are only a small minority and if they made these items completely accessible, we would have to pay more for them. It does not make sense but we are only a small part of the larger listening audience. There is a clock and sleep timer on the Skyfi SA10 I have. But I don't care. I can't use that feature on my receiver, either. But I use everything else I can access. 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]
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I thought about xm for the baseball but I have decided to stick with MLB radio. this way if I miss a game I can still listen to the archive. Doc Wright http://wrightplaceinc.net >Someday, we'll look back on this, >laugh nervously and change the subject. - Original Message - From: "Ann McCay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 8:47 AM Subject: RE: Looking for XM users Sirius is more accessible, no doubt. And if you could only purchase it online (last time I checked, you couldn't, it's free for the online if you have one of their receivers) then that is what I would have for online. I think the sound quality for XM online is fine, better than my AM radio anyway. But I want the baseball which is why I want to purchase an XM device. Otherwise it would probably be Sirius for the accessibility of their web site. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of doc Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 10:35 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: Looking for XM users Its lousy on line and if sound quality is not that important and you don't mind listening to music on A M radio which is how I judge XM's sound quality, but I hear they play a large va riety of music even some obscure tracks, then you willl like it. I listen to Sirius because the sound quality is great! They play mainly the hits from various eras. Their web page is highly accessible. It was my selling point. You can go to both Xm and sirius and sign up for a three day pass to check out their music. Doc Wright http://wrightplaceinc.net >Someday, we'll look back on this, >laugh nervously and change the subject. - Original Message - From: "Jim Portillo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 10:52 AM Subject: Looking for XM users Howdy folks, I'm wondering if there is anyone out there using XM radio. I'm thinking of getting it, either online or with the radio. I'd like to chat with you about XM. How accessible have you guys found it to be, especially online? 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]
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Tom, I'm not selecting channel 4. Yes, it is at the top of the list, and I see it there, and I keep going down to channel 7, and if the window isn't maximized with f11, I get the 40s anyway. This morning I got it when I selected the Nashville channel on my first try, and that button is at the bottom. But it's hit and miss at best although I can usually make it work. I do have the Nashville channel on right now, so I obviously got it. I will say that what I heard this morning on the 40s channel sounded bad, as far as sound quality, but I imagine it's the quality of the recordings they're playing there. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 10:19 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: Looking for XM users Ann: Don't know if this will help..but it might be that the reason you're getting "channel 4 is that..that's the first one in the list at the top of the player. Hope that helps. Tom Kaufman ___ 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]
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Hello, I have been reading this thread with interest and have a few comments. I do think the XM on line site should be made more accessible but I do differ with some of the comments made by users of the radios who say they are a snap to use and quite accessible. They are, in fact, just barely accessible. Let me explain. I can, as has been stated by others, listen to my XM radios with little trouble. I can choose the stations I want by number or move up and down the dial with little trouble. The problem is that this is only the bare bones minimum of what is available for my monthly service. I have a Myfi portable unit for example which is a wonderful device. I can do all the things I have stated on it with ease. But here are some of the features I can't use. 1. I can't read the display to get the artist and title of the song. 2. I can't set the presets. 3. the other day the unit got locked and I didn't know why until I discovered which button to press and how to press it to unlock it. 4. The Myfi allows for programmed recording of events much like a VCR records TV programs which I cannot do because I can't see the screen. 5. After recording my selections it is possible, if you can see, to rotate the selection wheel and go through a list of all the songs which played during the recorded item and select only the one or ones you want to hear. 6. my car radio and my Bose stereo require the XM radio to be set at different volumes for undistorted listening. I have to have my driver do this because it can only be done on the screen. 7. here's one I forgot. On the Myfi unit you can select an artist you like and be advised every time that artist's music is playing on any channel, if, of course, you can see the screen. There are others such as knowing the battery level or satellite strength but I think you get the picture. Now I'm not meaning to whine about the unfairness of it all but I think we need to continue to let manufacturers and service providers know about our needs. I'm now still kicking myself for not getting an XM PCR when they were available. Finally, I think XM is a great service and I hope we can do something about not only the web site but the radios as well. Karl At 11:04 AM 1/8/2005, you wrote: I have the "XM Online"..and don't think the quality is bad at all! Have been listening through my FM transmitter to the "fifties channel. I get bumped off now and then. But all in all..it's pretty good; just wish they'd make that player more "screenreader friendly!" Tom Kaufman ___ 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] ___ Axis Karl Smith, Assistive Technology Consultant 4304 South El Camino St. Taylorsville, Utah 84119 Phone: 801-967-5655 Toll Free: 866-824-7885 Fax:866-824-7885 E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Site: http://www.axistech.net - Never confuse an open mind with an empty head. ___ 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]
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Ann: Don't know if this will help..but it might be that the reason you're getting "channel 4 is that..that's the first one in the list at the top of the player. Hope that helps. Tom Kaufman ___ 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]
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I have the "XM Online"..and don't think the quality is bad at all! Have been listening through my FM transmitter to the "fifties channel. I get bumped off now and then. But all in all..it's pretty good; just wish they'd make that player more "screenreader friendly!" Tom Kaufman ___ 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]
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Sirius is more accessible, no doubt. And if you could only purchase it online (last time I checked, you couldn't, it's free for the online if you have one of their receivers) then that is what I would have for online. I think the sound quality for XM online is fine, better than my AM radio anyway. But I want the baseball which is why I want to purchase an XM device. Otherwise it would probably be Sirius for the accessibility of their web site. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of doc Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 10:35 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: Looking for XM users Its lousy on line and if sound quality is not that important and you don't mind listening to music on A M radio which is how I judge XM's sound quality, but I hear they play a large va riety of music even some obscure tracks, then you willl like it. I listen to Sirius because the sound quality is great! They play mainly the hits from various eras. Their web page is highly accessible. It was my selling point. You can go to both Xm and sirius and sign up for a three day pass to check out their music. Doc Wright http://wrightplaceinc.net >Someday, we'll look back on this, >laugh nervously and change the subject. - Original Message - From: "Jim Portillo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 10:52 AM Subject: Looking for XM users Howdy folks, I'm wondering if there is anyone out there using XM radio. I'm thinking of getting it, either online or with the radio. I'd like to chat with you about XM. How accessible have you guys found it to be, especially online? 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]
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My husband got an XM Radio boom box for Christmas this year. I think the sound quality is quite good. I wouldn't compare it, at all, to A M radio. Cindy ___ 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]
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We bought XM so we could hear Bob Edwards and the baseball games. We also bought the boombox that is all one piece; it's a fairly new gizmo. My husband and I just pick it up and put it in the car with us. I don't think the sound quality is quite THAT bad! Smile. But I must give cudos to Sirius for making their website more accessible. YOu can buy a c-crane fm transmitter, stick it into your computer and voila! you can play it on all the fm radios all over your house! Does anyone have the SM list for the blind? Kathy Szinnyey - Original Message - From: "doc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 1:35 AM Subject: Re: Looking for XM users Its lousy on line and if sound quality is not that important and you don't mind listening to music on A M radio which is how I judge XM's sound quality, but I hear they play a large va riety of music even some obscure tracks, then you willl like it. I listen to Sirius because the sound quality is great! They play mainly the hits from various eras. Their web page is highly accessible. It was my selling point. You can go to both Xm and sirius and sign up for a three day pass to check out their music. Doc Wright http://wrightplaceinc.net Someday, we'll look back on this, laugh nervously and change the subject. - Original Message - From: "Jim Portillo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 10:52 AM Subject: Looking for XM users Howdy folks, I'm wondering if there is anyone out there using XM radio. I'm thinking of getting it, either online or with the radio. I'd like to chat with you about XM. How accessible have you guys found it to be, especially online? 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] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.9 - Release Date: 1/6/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.9 - Release Date: 1/6/2005 ___ 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]
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Its lousy on line and if sound quality is not that important and you don't mind listening to music on A M radio which is how I judge XM's sound quality, but I hear they play a large va riety of music even some obscure tracks, then you willl like it. I listen to Sirius because the sound quality is great! They play mainly the hits from various eras. Their web page is highly accessible. It was my selling point. You can go to both Xm and sirius and sign up for a three day pass to check out their music. Doc Wright http://wrightplaceinc.net >Someday, we'll look back on this, >laugh nervously and change the subject. - Original Message - From: "Jim Portillo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 10:52 AM Subject: Looking for XM users Howdy folks, I'm wondering if there is anyone out there using XM radio. I'm thinking of getting it, either online or with the radio. I'd like to chat with you about XM. How accessible have you guys found it to be, especially online? 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]
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Even without the software, Marty, I still record off XM what I want. I never used the XM software for that reason. It did not have a plug-in to record, not to my knowledge. What I found on the software was the abuility to change the channels using the computer and to read the song titles with Window-Eyes. As for other features, you could add stations to a Favorites list. 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]
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Jim, I'm using it on the PC but not well. The F11 seemed to help. When I first subscribed online a couple months ago, I could use it, though not well. My experience was at that time the farther down the list the channels you wanted were, the harder it was to activate them. But I was using insert-f5 to get a list of the buttons and doing it that way. Somewhere along the way, I stopped being able to activate the 70s channel. Which is near the top when you open the player. I would attempt to activate the button and it wouldn't do anything, and the next time I'd try to activate it, I would consistently get channel 4 which is the 40s channel, not at all what I wanted to listen to. The F11 seems to have helped. But it's tough to use on the PC, although the channels are good. I probably will purchase a unit once I get some cash and go looking for them. Casey, what is the model number of what you have purchased? You can get them all onli8ne but I don't know what they look like and how accessible the units are. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Portillo Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 9:52 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Looking for XM users Howdy folks, I'm wondering if there is anyone out there using XM radio. I'm thinking of getting it, either online or with the radio. I'd like to chat with you about XM. How accessible have you guys found it to be, especially online? 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]
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Marty: I kind of made the same mistake; the XMPCR did sound interesting to me too! But I was undecided; waited too long..and now it's not available! I agree with you; if the powers that be weren't so greedy..but..oh well; I do have XM On Line..and I can..at least..enjoy the music channels. Tom Kaufman ___ 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]
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Hi, Casey, the only problem, as I understand it, is that, with your xm unit, should they play a song that you're not familiar with, you can't see the title of that song, and I hesitated too long, and now, the xm pcr software is no longer being made, which helped us out immensely in that department. Just wished the powers that be wouldn't have been so greedy to try and stop people from recording what they were only going to hear later, then delete, which was the reason for the software production being stopped. On Fri, 7 Jan 2005 12:13:18 -0600, Casey wrote: >This is Casey from Wisconsin I have the boom box and the home kit and I only >have on radio witch I can put in either the boom box or the home kit cause >you can remove the receiver and put it in either the boom box or the home >kit or in your car as well. I am totally blind and can use my x m radio >with no trouble I can punch in the channel numbers for what channel I would >like to go to. Cause the number keys on it are in one long row on my radio >anyway from left to right. It goes 1 threw 0 straight across. So if you >want channel 8 all is you have to do is push 00 8 and then you will goes to >that channel. There is also a knob witch you can tune around your x m radio >with also. I use that at times to. But I use the direct entry with the >numbers a lot more. the remote has the numbers on it also and you can scan >up and down with the rome bye using the up and down buttons on it just like >when you are scanning threw you stations on your home stereo. I got my x m >equipment at wal-mart. I am not an x m online user currently but have been >thinking about it. So good luck and I hope that this at least gives you >some help. > >Casey >- Original Message - >From: "Jim Portillo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "PC audio discussion list. " >Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 11:52 AM >Subject: Looking for XM users > > >Howdy folks, >I'm wondering if there is anyone out there using XM radio. I'm thinking of >getting it, either online or with the radio. I'd like to chat with you >about XM. >How accessible have you guys found it to be, especially online? >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] > Marty ___ 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]
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This is Casey from Wisconsin I have the boom box and the home kit and I only have on radio witch I can put in either the boom box or the home kit cause you can remove the receiver and put it in either the boom box or the home kit or in your car as well. I am totally blind and can use my x m radio with no trouble I can punch in the channel numbers for what channel I would like to go to. Cause the number keys on it are in one long row on my radio anyway from left to right. It goes 1 threw 0 straight across. So if you want channel 8 all is you have to do is push 00 8 and then you will goes to that channel. There is also a knob witch you can tune around your x m radio with also. I use that at times to. But I use the direct entry with the numbers a lot more. the remote has the numbers on it also and you can scan up and down with the rome bye using the up and down buttons on it just like when you are scanning threw you stations on your home stereo. I got my x m equipment at wal-mart. I am not an x m online user currently but have been thinking about it. So good luck and I hope that this at least gives you some help. Casey - Original Message - From: "Jim Portillo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 11:52 AM Subject: Looking for XM users Howdy folks, I'm wondering if there is anyone out there using XM radio. I'm thinking of getting it, either online or with the radio. I'd like to chat with you about XM. How accessible have you guys found it to be, especially online? 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]
Re: Looking for XM users
Hi Jim, Kathy Arnold here. Smile! Nice to meet you. I'm using XM Online. It's not all that accessible. Several of us have contacted XM, but haven't had much success. I have found a way to make it work somewhat. After logging in, I go to the XM online Player Window. Then I press f11 for full screen. Then I maximize the window by press "alt space" and the letter X. More buttons seem to be shown that way. The problem with the website is that it constantly refreshes. It can only be used with Macro Media Movie Flash turned on. Hope this helps. Kathy Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6 33, KJV. - Original Message - From: "Jim Portillo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 12:52 PM Subject: Looking for XM users Howdy folks, I'm wondering if there is anyone out there using XM radio. I'm thinking of getting it, either online or with the radio. I'd like to chat with you about XM. How accessible have you guys found it to be, especially online? 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]
Re: Looking for XM users
Hello list..and to Jim..XM has..in my opinion..a good selection of programming. However..as far as my part goes..as far as the "on line" version goes"..I would tell you that..unless you have a little bit of vission, don't bother; it's just about totally inaccessable..at least with Jaws 3.7u; I have heard people that have newer versions of Jaws say that they have a little better luck with it. I have the "on line" version. But I have just enough vision that I can click on what I need (also sometimes using "Magic"..that I can use it. There is a list that you may want to join that could answer a lot of your questions; I am on that list..but don't know the exact address right at the moment. Hoope this helps. Tom Kaufmanc ___ 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]
