Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations--different radio service options

2009-02-26 Thread b_s-wilk
Some HD radio stations have online streams. WAMU.org lists two, WNYC.org lists one. Since I don't have an HD radio, I can't say how the web stream compares to the sound quality on an HD radio, but it's OK. Ilisten to most "radio" programs online. Buy a radio capable of receiving HD broadcasts

Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations--different radio service options

2009-02-26 Thread MrMike6by9
Before buying an HD receiver, you'll first want to see what is available in your local area. Here's a FAQ I found that includes a link to a list of stations. Many stations that have HD feeds will promote what they have with on-air announcements. For example, WAMU i

Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations--different radio service options

2009-02-26 Thread Reid Katan
Quoting Judy Cosler : yes, I knew I was forgetting something..HD radio. how do I get that? Just buy an HD receiver. Assuming that you have stations broadcasting HD around you. * ** List info, subscription man

Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations--different radio service options

2009-02-26 Thread Reid Katan
Quoting Judy Cosler : so. does this mean that Internet radio is superior? or not? Internet radio is really just another choice. I don't think it's quite CD quality, but it suits my purposes. I guess the internet's biggest advantage is that it's world-wide. You can listen in to almost any

Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations--different radio service options

2009-02-26 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
Buy a radio capable of receiving HD broadcasts. Should set you back about 100. Check out some of the NPR sites. I know our local one, does and here is the national web site. http://shop.npr.org/index.php Stewart At 08:15 AM 2/26/2009, you wrote: yes, I knew I was forgetting something..

Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations--different radio service options

2009-02-26 Thread Judy Cosler
yes, I knew I was forgetting something..HD radio. how do I get that? On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 9:11 AM, Rev. Stewart Marshall < popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote: > Superior to what? > > It all depends on what you want and what you are looking for. > > You did not put in HD radio in there. > >

Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations--different radio service options

2009-02-26 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
Superior to what? It all depends on what you want and what you are looking for. You did not put in HD radio in there. They are all good in whatever way they are. Satellite radio is great for travel, where broadband radio would be near impossible. For remote areas Cable radio might be a help

Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations--different radio service options

2009-02-26 Thread Judy Cosler
so. does this mean that Internet radio is superior? or not? On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 5:51 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall < popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote: > Sure, > > Internet radio uses your broadband connection to get a radio signal sent > over broadband (really a streaming audio link) to get your au

Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations--different radio service options

2009-02-25 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
Sure, Internet radio uses your broadband connection to get a radio signal sent over broadband (really a streaming audio link) to get your audio fix. Put in the URL and you get radio. I listen to some really nice NPR stuff via broadband. XMS.Sirrus is a subscriber satellite link that you g

Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations--different radio service options

2009-02-25 Thread Judy Cosler
Tony mentions internet radio. can anybody tell me the differences between internet radio, XMS, what you get with your TV cable provider, and others that I can't think of right now??? On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 1:47 PM, Tony B wrote: > Would there be any reason in 2009 to consider a receiver that co