I don't even bother to listen to normal broadcast radio these days.
I've just upgraded my Internet from a cap of 10GB per month to unlimited, so the next step is to get a Wi-Fi radio. I don't know anything about Wi-Fi radios, so any quick suggestions (without taking the thread too far off topic) as to the best one to get would be appreciated.
I have the one linked below by Resonance.
It really is a great machine. Mine is quite old now, but still works perfectly. The sound quality is also great. Mine is nearly always in use listening to stations from around the world. :)
I am exactly the same. I have actually given up on listening to FM/DAB radio in the car, and opt for the tune in app also. I switched from Vodafone (2G) to EE (3G) to facilitate this. When Vodafone rang me to ask why I was leaving them after 16 years I said 'No 3g coverage, and their response was that they thought all of the UK had 3g coverage!! What a joke!!
I did similar. I was on Tesco Mobile, which piggybacks on O2. 3G coverage was shocking outside of big towns and cities. I moved to Virgin, which piggybacks on EE. What a difference, I can reliably listen in most places, even out in the sticks. I'm really surprised how reliable it is when driving around and listening.
I wire my phone into the aux in on the car radio, so get the audio through the car speakers.
The main problem I have with my oldish inet radios is the often lack of connection when I switch on. I have to search and reconnect.
The other problem is lack of memory buttons. I only have 5 on the front panel which is pitiful.
ok, you can scroll through the menus and find 'my stations' etc but it's not a quick operation unlike DAB menus.
Perhaps it's my older radios and the newer models are much better, I don't know.
The main problem I have with my oldish inet radios is the often lack of connection when I switch on. I have to search and reconnect.
The other problem is lack of memory buttons. I only have 5 on the front panel which is pitiful.
ok, you can scroll through the menus and find 'my stations' etc but it's not a quick operation unlike DAB menus.
Perhaps it's my older radios and the newer models are much better, I don't know.
On my Roberts Stream 83i there is a setting that will keep the WiFi connected all the time (even in standby). Even if you don't do that it reconnects to the router by itself in a few seconds when you take it out of standby.
It does only have five presets though, which I agree is not really enough.
Hi Ritchie
Gem am was originally Great East Midlands radio
And transmitted from Nottingham and Derby
It was the brainchild of amongst others Len Groat who still broadcasts on this new version
He now along with several of the presenters retired and went to live abroad
Many ex gem presenters still on the station
A few new faces including Patrick Lunt have joined as well
No adverts original jingles or skillful rerecorded by the original artists and a playlist from the 30s to 80s
A labour of love as its done voluntarily
Many listeners now helping it by contributions to its running costs
The original Gem was the most highly regarded gold station in the UK till it was strangled by GWR and its successors
The new Gem is even better than its original
I was about the second person to bang the drum over this station on DS when I heard it was coming back
PLEASE GIVE IT A LISTEN !!
As Ritchie myself and so many others can testify you won't be disappointed !!
I tried it the other evening and within a few mins had heard...
Beach Boys - I'm Waiting For The Day
Frankie Miller - Darlin'
Brenton Wood - Gimme Little Sign
Buddy Holly - True Love Ways
If it's that good all the time I'm definitely signed up;-)
Even better, I've just noticed one of the RCN RSL jocks Brian Cullen in the line up:)
On my Roberts Stream 83i there is a setting that will keep the WiFi connected all the time (even in standby). Even if you don't do that it reconnects to the router by itself in a few seconds when you take it out of standby.
It does only have five presets though, which I agree is not really enough.
All in all though it's the best radio I've had.
How easy is it to access memory channels stored via the menu?
On my Logik its something like back-stations-mystuff- mystreams
Which is 4 presses followed by scroll and select, quite a pain.
Will the Roberts reconnect if the router has become disconnected through interference etc?
How easy is it to access memory channels stored via the menu?
On my Logik its something like back-stations-mystuff- mystreams
Which is 4 presses followed by scroll and select, quite a pain.
Will the Roberts reconnect if the router has become disconnected through interference etc?
I've heard some very good reports about the 83i
It's menu>station list >favourites on the Stream 83i.
Can't really comment on WiFi disconnections because of interference as I don't suffer from that, but the other week I had to reboot my router and the radio automatically connected when the router came back to life.
Also when I've been on holiday for a week (when most things get switched off), on return switching on the router and radio is all that's needed. So it seems to sort itself out most (all) the time.
It's menu>station list >favourites on the Stream 83i.
Can't really comment on WiFi disconnections because of interference as I don't suffer from that, but the other week I had to reboot my router and the radio automatically connected when the router came back to life.
Also when I've been on holiday for a week (when most things get switched off), on return switching on the router and radio is all that's needed. So it seems to sort itself out most (all) the time.
Pure Internet radios "One Flow & Evoke Flow models" ( I don't know about the others) have infinite storage for your favourite stations you just rotate the selector the stations appear in aphabetical order and press the selector when you get to the station you want to listen to. You can even set up categories to make things easier. It works very well and the sound from Pure is excellent.
Mine normally reconnect automatically should the internet blip although occasionally they stick &require a reboot. I also believe that Pure radios can accept a software upgrade for DAB+.
To return the subject of the thread for a station that has the jingle expert Len Groat on board I am puzzled why the Saturday evening program with Paul Burbank uses Good Afternoon jingles even when Paul says Good Evening
Isnt there something about them 'timeshifting' the programs to also playout '5 hours later' on another link for North American listeners?
So that 'evening' in the UK would be 'afternoon' on east coast America
Yes, you can get the two streams through Tunein. Probably elsewhere, although I can't see the option on their site, maybe it does it automatically via ip address?
Both streams are available through YourMuze.fm which is a great site if you want to save on bandwidth if you are on a limited download contract.
I don't listen to DAB/FM at home, I only use yourmuze.fm to access radio stations - normally on a Blackberry Playbook, but also through their iPad app - my 'top' stations are Solid Gold Gem AM , Sunshine Gold, and Paradise Radio.
Both the European and North American Feeds are available via the website www.solidgoldgem.am there's a great big banner on the right hand side on the home page that says "Click here to listen to our 5-hour delayed service".
You can also go directly to the North American part of the website by navigating to www.solidgoldgem.am/na
Found GEM a reasonable replacement, lots of variety AND presentation. Strange American news, but the music is great. No interaction, which is strange in this day and age, but enjoying it so far.
The djs don't have the personality of Dean, but the music is good. Particulary the 50s hour between 9 - 10am each morning.
I have only recently found the station. I like the news from Feature Story News (sometimes clips are used by LBC). One newsreader fascinates me, Rebecca Forster. "Feature Story News from Waaashingtoon, I'm Rebecca Foorster"
Simon Marks reads the news and does reports for FSN and is also "our reporter in Washington" for LBC !!
I have no idea what this comment is meant to mean or why the poster thinks it is relevant?
GEM play music from a library of 8000+ songs, unlike the mainstream stations that stick to a narrow playlist of +/- 100.
No idea either Simon especially as Phil's tracks are more of an exception rather than a rule !!
Maybe someone has lost their way from the Heart thread 🙀😁
I don't even bother to listen to normal broadcast radio these days.
I've just upgraded my Internet from a cap of 10GB per month to unlimited, so the next step is to get a Wi-Fi radio. I don't know anything about Wi-Fi radios, so any quick suggestions (without taking the thread too far off topic) as to the best one to get would be appreciated.
I have a Pure Evoke Flow that is three years old now and has an excellent tone. Very occasionally it refuses to power off for some reason. When that happens I just disconnect from the mains, take the battery out for a second and problem solved. You can manually add station using the Pure website. There is also a handy feature that allows you to identify a song if you don't know what it is.
I have no idea what this comment is meant to mean or why the poster thinks it is relevant?
GEM play music from a library of 8000+ songs, unlike the mainstream stations that stick to a narrow playlist of +/- 100.
Yeah Grrrrreat, your listening to Solid Goooooolllllld GEMMMMMMMM, yeah grrrrrreat, we've got Phil Collins coming up, but first here's Soo-soo-sudio from Phil Collins, you're listening to the grrrrrrrreat sound of Solid Gooooooold GEMMMMMMMMM. Ggggggggrrrrrreeeeaaaatttttt!
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I have the one linked below by Resonance.
It really is a great machine. Mine is quite old now, but still works perfectly. The sound quality is also great. Mine is nearly always in use listening to stations from around the world.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kitsound-Pulse-Internet-Radio-With-DAB-FM-and-Network-Streaming-White-Silver-/140858477538?pt=UK_MP3_Player_Accessories_AudioDocks_Speakers&hash=item20cbd1cbe2
I did similar. I was on Tesco Mobile, which piggybacks on O2. 3G coverage was shocking outside of big towns and cities. I moved to Virgin, which piggybacks on EE. What a difference, I can reliably listen in most places, even out in the sticks. I'm really surprised how reliable it is when driving around and listening.
I wire my phone into the aux in on the car radio, so get the audio through the car speakers.
The other problem is lack of memory buttons. I only have 5 on the front panel which is pitiful.
ok, you can scroll through the menus and find 'my stations' etc but it's not a quick operation unlike DAB menus.
Perhaps it's my older radios and the newer models are much better, I don't know.
On my Roberts Stream 83i there is a setting that will keep the WiFi connected all the time (even in standby). Even if you don't do that it reconnects to the router by itself in a few seconds when you take it out of standby.
It does only have five presets though, which I agree is not really enough.
All in all though it's the best radio I've had.
I tried it the other evening and within a few mins had heard...
Beach Boys - I'm Waiting For The Day
Frankie Miller - Darlin'
Brenton Wood - Gimme Little Sign
Buddy Holly - True Love Ways
If it's that good all the time I'm definitely signed up;-)
Even better, I've just noticed one of the RCN RSL jocks Brian Cullen in the line up:)
How easy is it to access memory channels stored via the menu?
On my Logik its something like back-stations-mystuff- mystreams
Which is 4 presses followed by scroll and select, quite a pain.
Will the Roberts reconnect if the router has become disconnected through interference etc?
I've heard some very good reports about the 83i
Which begs the question, why is the aac+ stream not offered on the TuneIn App?
It's menu>station list >favourites on the Stream 83i.
Can't really comment on WiFi disconnections because of interference as I don't suffer from that, but the other week I had to reboot my router and the radio automatically connected when the router came back to life.
Also when I've been on holiday for a week (when most things get switched off), on return switching on the router and radio is all that's needed. So it seems to sort itself out most (all) the time.
Mine normally reconnect automatically should the internet blip although occasionally they stick &require a reboot. I also believe that Pure radios can accept a software upgrade for DAB+.
So that 'evening' in the UK would be 'afternoon' on east coast America
Yes, you can get the two streams through Tunein. Probably elsewhere, although I can't see the option on their site, maybe it does it automatically via ip address?
http://tunein.com/search/?query=solid%20gold%20gem
I don't listen to DAB/FM at home, I only use yourmuze.fm to access radio stations - normally on a Blackberry Playbook, but also through their iPad app - my 'top' stations are Solid Gold Gem AM , Sunshine Gold, and Paradise Radio.
You can also go directly to the North American part of the website by navigating to www.solidgoldgem.am/na
Hope that helps!
Andy
Trust Que Sera Mi Vida is in that collection as well
Of course! And Mariana
The djs don't have the personality of Dean, but the music is good. Particulary the 50s hour between 9 - 10am each morning.
I have only recently found the station. I like the news from Feature Story News (sometimes clips are used by LBC). One newsreader fascinates me, Rebecca Forster. "Feature Story News from Waaashingtoon, I'm Rebecca Foorster"
Simon Marks reads the news and does reports for FSN and is also "our reporter in Washington" for LBC !!
I have no idea what this comment is meant to mean or why the poster thinks it is relevant?
GEM play music from a library of 8000+ songs, unlike the mainstream stations that stick to a narrow playlist of +/- 100.
No idea either Simon especially as Phil's tracks are more of an exception rather than a rule !!
Maybe someone has lost their way from the Heart thread 🙀😁
I have a Pure Evoke Flow that is three years old now and has an excellent tone. Very occasionally it refuses to power off for some reason. When that happens I just disconnect from the mains, take the battery out for a second and problem solved. You can manually add station using the Pure website. There is also a handy feature that allows you to identify a song if you don't know what it is.
Yeah Grrrrreat, your listening to Solid Goooooolllllld GEMMMMMMMM, yeah grrrrrreat, we've got Phil Collins coming up, but first here's Soo-soo-sudio from Phil Collins, you're listening to the grrrrrrrreat sound of Solid Gooooooold GEMMMMMMMMM. Ggggggggrrrrrreeeeaaaatttttt!