They said on twitter that music and programmes will be introduced over the coming weeks
With the Virgin test transmissions they gradually added live pilot programmes as the launch day approached, returning to the loop at the end of the programme.
Just listening to the engine noise of TeamRock, reminded me a few years ago Digital 1 were broadcasting a loop of Bird Song. The Bird Song channel was quite relaxing. Can't say the same about an Engine though!!!!!!!!!
Anyone got Ford dab headunit in their car , a sony branded one ? As the same thing as happened again , I can't get the extra staion ,it's just not appearing on my Mutiplex list.
This happened before when they had to many stations on the Mutiplex .
Thing is when I was in London yesterday with London 3 all their 16 station were there and all worked .
Anyone got Ford dab headunit in their car , a sony branded one ? As the same thing as happened again , I can't get the extra staion ,it's just not appearing on my Mutiplex list.
This happened before when they had to many stations on the Mutiplex .
Thing is when I was in London yesterday with London 3 all their 16 station were there and all worked .
So it's only on digital one ?
Same here, anymore than 13 stations on D1 and one station disappears, no great loss though music in digital mono just doesn't work for me, thank goodness for Radio 2 and USB mp3 music files when I'm driving, all in glorious S T E R E O
I thought once the digital switchover finished the stations missing would launch like Freeview HD did
As Hans says, there's no date for a radio switchover yet, and the TV switchover has nothing to do with radio. Analogue and digital TV were both broadcast within the same block of frequencies, so they were essentially fighting with each other for air space. That's why some digital services could not be started until the analogue ones were finally switched off, to make room. This isn't the case with radio: FM is broadcast using a lower-frequency block than DAB; the two don't overlap. So FM does not need to be switched off to free up room for DAB services. Any decisions about increasing digital reach to coincide with removing analogue will be political, not technical.
The audio breaks up a bit, but the audio quality is good. I'm not sure if the break-up is to do with the loudness of the sort of music the station plays.
I'm not sure why a digital-only radio station needs to do this amount of test transmissions. Admitedly though I like rock, I'm not an expert on rock music. However, so far I am enjoying Team Rock.
The audio breaks up a bit, but the audio quality is good. I'm not sure if the break-up is to do with the loudness of the sort of music the station plays.
I'm not sure why a digital-only radio station needs to do this amount of test transmissions. Admitedly though I like rock, I'm not an expert on rock music. However, so far I am enjoying Team Rock.
Same audio issue here. Audio drops out sometimes. Overall sound quality is fine, but to much drop outs.
The audio breaks up a bit, but the audio quality is good. I'm not sure if the break-up is to do with the loudness of the sort of music the station plays.
I'm not sure why a digital-only radio station needs to do this amount of test transmissions. Admitedly though I like rock, I'm not an expert on rock music. However, so far I am enjoying Team Rock.
The audio is coming from a different audio route this week but switches to the main one within a week or so that should correct any issues. I think we've sorted it already in any case.
We are also using this time to play around mostly with the processing over the next few days in order to get it just right. We have an 'expert' on the case although I have no idea what qualifies as an expert in this particular case. He assures us he knows what buttons do what! It will always be the PD's decision in the end what the processing will end up sounding like.
Anyway, work in progress as they say... early days yet.
Listened for a good hour now. Good mix of Metal, New, Classics and tracks I've not heard of but I expected that.
The difference on DAB between Team Rock and Planet is very marked in programming but more so in terms of sound quality. It really hits you when you switch between the two. Either TR has better processing or it is just the difference between 64kb and 80kb. Planet Rock will have to find some more DAB space to at least sound as good technically.
I'm surprised there isn't even a basic website, but maybe websites are less necessary at this stage of a radio station's life because of social networks.
My only criticism having listened between 4 and 6 and since about 10:30, is that it is a bit too Kerrangy.
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Try this instead:
http://streaming.planetwideradio.com:9190/listen.pls
With the Virgin test transmissions they gradually added live pilot programmes as the launch day approached, returning to the loop at the end of the programme.
This happened before when they had to many stations on the Mutiplex .
Thing is when I was in London yesterday with London 3 all their 16 station were there and all worked .
So it's only on digital one ?
Thanks. Now added to my internet radio.
Same here, anymore than 13 stations on D1 and one station disappears, no great loss though music in digital mono just doesn't work for me, thank goodness for Radio 2 and USB mp3 music files when I'm driving, all in glorious S T E R E O
We knew yesterday, we're anoraks after all!
As Hans says, there's no date for a radio switchover yet, and the TV switchover has nothing to do with radio. Analogue and digital TV were both broadcast within the same block of frequencies, so they were essentially fighting with each other for air space. That's why some digital services could not be started until the analogue ones were finally switched off, to make room. This isn't the case with radio: FM is broadcast using a lower-frequency block than DAB; the two don't overlap. So FM does not need to be switched off to free up room for DAB services. Any decisions about increasing digital reach to coincide with removing analogue will be political, not technical.
I'm not sure why a digital-only radio station needs to do this amount of test transmissions. Admitedly though I like rock, I'm not an expert on rock music. However, so far I am enjoying Team Rock.
Same audio issue here. Audio drops out sometimes. Overall sound quality is fine, but to much drop outs.
Just had a listen on the internet stream and audio seems good on there with no drop outs.
Anyone know if/when they'll be launching a website for the station?
Maybe, they fix it. I'll give it a try later tonight.
The audio is coming from a different audio route this week but switches to the main one within a week or so that should correct any issues. I think we've sorted it already in any case.
We are also using this time to play around mostly with the processing over the next few days in order to get it just right. We have an 'expert' on the case although I have no idea what qualifies as an expert in this particular case. He assures us he knows what buttons do what! It will always be the PD's decision in the end what the processing will end up sounding like.
Anyway, work in progress as they say... early days yet.
TEAM
The difference on DAB between Team Rock and Planet is very marked in programming but more so in terms of sound quality. It really hits you when you switch between the two. Either TR has better processing or it is just the difference between 64kb and 80kb. Planet Rock will have to find some more DAB space to at least sound as good technically.
B.t.w. still the anoying drop outs in the audio stream.
My only criticism having listened between 4 and 6 and since about 10:30, is that it is a bit too Kerrangy.