Re: HD radio for the visually impaired?

2012-10-27 Thread Gary Schindler
You would be better off getting an entry level HD radio instead of buying the Dice unit. See if Best Buy still have any of the Narrator radios for sale. Frankly there isn't much to offer in the home market for HD radio unless you buy a stereo receiver with HD built in. - Original

Re: HD radio for the visually impaired?

2012-10-27 Thread Gary Schindler
Vicki, IF you like oldies, IHart and CBS programming then HD radio is for you. - Original Message - From: Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 8:45 AM Subject: Re: HD radio for the visually impaired

Re: HD radio for the visually impaired?

2012-10-27 Thread Hank Smith
I got mine for 79.00 vs 99.00 check www.hdradio.com that is I found the link to the radio from there. think u have to click on radios or something on there to get to it. if best buy has any more in stock u may be able to get a good deal. but u need to jump on this once there gone there gone.

Re: HD radio for the visually impaired?

2012-10-26 Thread Hank Smith
I have the discontinued hd radio narator it talks On 10/26/2012 5:51 PM, Vicky Vaughan wrote: Has anyone on this list been using the Dice Electronics HD radio for the visually impaired? It verbelises each button press. I just found out about it a couple of weeks ago, but apairently, it has

Re: HD radio for the visually impaired?

2012-10-26 Thread Vicky Vaughan
in mind! I would be glad to pay you, what you paid for it as well as for shipping. Sincerely, Vicky - Original Message - From: Hank Smith hanksm...@hanksmith.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 9:09 PM Subject: Re: HD radio for the visually

Re: HD radio for the visually impaired?

2012-10-26 Thread Hank Smith
- Original Message - From: Hank Smith hanksm...@hanksmith.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 9:09 PM Subject: Re: HD radio for the visually impaired? I have the discontinued hd radio narator it talks On 10/26/2012 5:51 PM, Vicky Vaughan

Re: HD radio

2008-01-16 Thread orhan deniz
[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 1:29 PM Subject: Re: HD radio i got a sony hd radio and and am very pleased with it although it is not the best for am broadcasts it does a better job than any

RE: HD radio

2008-01-16 Thread Cornell Ligon
for upgradability when newer features or formats are available.Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: RE: HD radio Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:19:24 +1300 Very well said Bob. The format wars are further complicated by the fact that the US is using a different

RE: HD radio

2008-01-15 Thread Jonathan Mosen
the US who travel elsewhere feel the same. Jonathan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Seed Sent: Saturday, 12 January 2008 10:16 a.m. To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HD radio I wouldn't waist my money on HD radio at this time

Re: HD radio

2008-01-13 Thread Gary Petraccaro
It's a joke from the Firesign Theater. - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 2:24 PM Subject: RE: HD radio United snakes - a bit harsh I think... I do however agree about cost

Re: HD radio

2008-01-12 Thread Gary Petraccaro
-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 6:29 PM Subject: Re: HD radio Here in Canada we don't have HD, but I've listened to a lot of it online. With a couple of exceptions, it's pretty much all music, no commercials and no jocks. Play lists are, in many cases expanded and formats are not quite

Re: HD radio

2008-01-12 Thread Tim Grady
decide. - Original Message - From: Gary G Schindler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 8:27 AM Subject: Re: HD radio Paul, before you plunk down any money on an HD radio, check to see what stations are playing

Re: HD radio

2008-01-12 Thread Bob Seed
- From: Gary Wood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 2:07 AM Subject: Re: HD radio Hi Bob! Would it indeed be better to listen to internet radio? Could that be in fact better, maybe? - Original Message - From: Bob

RE: HD radio

2008-01-12 Thread Cornell Ligon
online. with that said, there are a few stations you cannot listen to online, but I cant remember which ones. sirius.com will give more information. HTH Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: HD radio Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:51:43 -0500

Re: HD radio

2008-01-12 Thread Bob Seed
over you can buy a brand new set at Wall-Mart. . - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 9:35 AM Subject: RE: HD radio If by boat anchors you mean your analog televisions, you don't

RE: HD radio

2008-01-12 Thread Cornell Ligon
United snakes - a bit harsh I think... I do however agree about cost of repairs vs. buying new. Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: HD radio Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:23:08 -0500 To my knowledge The rebate program is only available

Re: HD radio

2008-01-12 Thread Adrian Spratt
streams, windows Media stand up comedy and etc. I chose stations that have a good bit rate, so quality of sound is excellent. Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: HD radio Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:07:50 -0500 Hi Bob! Would it indeed be better

Re: HD radio

2008-01-12 Thread Larry N
sitting against our living room window. Larry - Original Message - From: Gary Petraccaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 4:23 AM Subject: Re: HD radio My main objection to any kind of this type of radio is not knowing

Re: HD radio

2008-01-12 Thread Larry N
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 3:28 PM Subject: Re: HD radio Cornell, I see the point of this suggestion, saving you an extra step when clicking on a station's feed, but I'm not clear how you locate an icon in order to copy it into that favorites folder. Would you clarify? Thanks

RE: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Stephen Guerra
Independent Living Aids on the Web! Visit SoundBytes.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary G Schindler Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 8:28 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HD radio Paul, before you plunk down any money

Re: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Adrian Spratt
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 9:05 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HD radio The link for that IBicquity webpage where you can locate HD broadcasters in your area is http://www.ibiquity.com/hd_radio/hdradio_find_a_station Although it is a quirky device, I love my Boston Acoustics

RE: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Cornell Ligon
and listen to at home or work comp without purchasing any hardware, because not necessary to listen to on bus and can access via wife's phone pda in the car via fm transmitter. Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: HD radio Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10

RE: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Stephen Guerra
Living Aids on the Web! Visit SoundBytes.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 9:05 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HD radio The link for that IBicquity webpage where you can locate

Re: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Gary G Schindler
Paul, before you plunk down any money on an HD radio, check to see what stations are playing in your area. you can find this out from the IBicquity site. I haven't bought one yet because the Pittsburgh stations last time I checked have a lousy selection of formats on HD radio. the AM band has

RE: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Tim Grady
Look at Cambridge Sondworks. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary G Schindler Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 10:20 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HD radio Radio Shack wants $299.00 for the receptor radio they must have

Re: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Bob Seed
] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 1:29 PM Subject: Re: HD radio i got a sony hd radio and and am very pleased with it although it is not the best for am broadcasts it does a better job than any of the others i tested. chris

Re: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Adrian Spratt
The link for that IBicquity webpage where you can locate HD broadcasters in your area is http://www.ibiquity.com/hd_radio/hdradio_find_a_station Although it is a quirky device, I love my Boston Acoustics HD Receptor Radio. To my ears, it even sounds better playing non-HD stations than other

Re: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread chris ramsay
-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 10:47 AM Subject: RE: HD radio you can get a ton of HD radio info at www.hdradio.com with local listings in a given area. from what I understand from one of my local audio dealers, audiocraft in greater cleveland, most aren't very good for am

Re: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Paul Oeser
The prices have dropped quite a bit for that radio. A year ago they were about $300. Now you can get one of their models for $120 on amazon.com. The bad review for the HD radio I'm thinking of buying said that you couldn't get HD on AM at night. Of course there is a reason for that. The

Re: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread DJ DOCTOR P
. But in the mean while, I will stick with what I have. Serious here at the house, XM at the office. John. - Original Message - From: Bob Seed [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 4:16 PM Subject: Re: HD radio I wouldn't

Re: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Larry N
Here in Canada we don't have HD, but I've listened to a lot of it online. With a couple of exceptions, it's pretty much all music, no commercials and no jocks. Play lists are, in many cases expanded and formats are not quite as restrictive and unimaginative as most commercial stations. I

RE: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Tim Martin
Hi John, Do you know where I can pick up a good Sirius radio for my office at a good price? Regards, Tim 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: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread DJ DOCTOR P
' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 6:39 PM Subject: RE: HD radio Hi John, Do you know where I can pick up a good Sirius radio for my office at a good price? Regards, Tim Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from

Re: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Bob Seed
, and that too will eventually meet its maker. . . - Original Message - From: DJ DOCTOR P [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 6:06 PM Subject: Re: HD radio High Bob, I happen to agree with you. A little more then 22 years

Re: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Gary G Schindler
. - Original Message - From: Paul Oeser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 5:10 PM Subject: Re: HD radio The prices have dropped quite a bit for that radio. A year ago they were about $300. Now you can get one

Re: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Dan Eickmeier
Same here Larry, got XM now, and am loving it!!! At 06:29 PM 1/11/2008, you wrote: Here in Canada we don't have HD, but I've listened to a lot of it online. With a couple of exceptions, it's pretty much all music, no commercials and no jocks. Play lists are, in many cases expanded and formats are

Re: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Gary Petraccaro
PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 8:27 AM Subject: Re: HD radio Paul, before you plunk down any money on an HD radio, check to see what stations are playing in your area. you can find this out from the IBicquity site. I haven't bought one

Re: HD radio

2008-01-11 Thread Gary Wood
Hi Bob! Would it indeed be better to listen to internet radio? Could that be in fact better, maybe? - Original Message - From: Bob Seed [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 4:16 PM Subject: Re: HD radio I wouldn't waist