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12 Days of Radio Gifts for Giving and Receiving
Last minute buying decisions can be frustrating. Here are a few suggestions for products and services for anyone who loves Radio. Plus, a few freebies for yourself or to recommend to a friend.
Solutions For Recording Phone Calls in Your Podcasts and Webcasts
Podcasters and Internet webcasters who conduct phone interviews as part of their programs often need a solution for capturing the phone audio. It's not terribly hard and there are many options for landline, wireless and voip telephones. Read more about the solutions for recording phone calls in your Podcasts or for your Internet Radio show.
Putting a Radio on Your Motorcycle: Intercoms and Headsets with FM and More
If you're looking for a way to enhance your motorcycle trips, a radio might be your next accessory. Here are some products for bikers that include FM reception in a variety of configurations. Read more
How to Create Your Own Podcast - A Step-by-Step Tutorial
The simplicity of Podcasting allows anyone to create their own talk show, music program, or specialty audio stream then easily distribute it to the world. It's not very hard, especially with some of the services available. Learn why to do it, how to do it, who are some radio pros doing it, a few legal tips about content, and why a Podcast is better than an Internet radio station.
Top 10 Weird Things About Radio
Radio is a weird business but it gets even weirder when you begin to dig a little. This is a list of what I consider the Top 10 Weirdest Things About Radio. Enjoy this short trip through the bizarre and strange.
How to Move Your Podcast or Internet Radio Show to AM, FM, or Satellite Radio
You do a Podcast or Internet Radio show and you're wondering where to go from there. How do you get your content to another platform like AM, FM, or Satellite Radio? Although there's no "magic bullet" I'm going to outline for you a plan - a blueprint - of sorts to do that.
Top 10 Radio News Stories of 2009
Here is my annual Top 10 list of the most important Radio news stories from 2009. Stories are listed chronologically by date - not by relative importance to each other. Each story carries an important significance to the Radio business such as the passing of Radio icon, Paul Harvey, Radio & Records ceasing publication, or Citadel Broadcasting declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Of course, it's just my opinion. See all 10.
Top 10 Scary Radio Stories of 2009
Radio as a business and profession is not immune to its share of awful events and circumstances which sometimes produce death, murder, crime, terrorism, domestic violence, sex crimes, and just plain bizarre outcomes. Here are the 10 scariest Radio stories of 2009, listed chronologically by date.
A Buyer's Guide to Wi-Fi Internet Radio Receivers
Internet Radio is great but who wants to have to sit down in front of a computer to listen? This problem is solved with the latest Wi-Fi Internet Radio receivers. All you need is a wireless router, broadband, and any of this hardware to free yourself - and music - from your computer for good.
SIRIUS XM Radio - Understanding the Choices of SIRIUS XM Radio
This is a step-by-step comparison of the major features for SIRIUS XM Radio including: channels, online listening, cost, satellites, customer service, activation fee, cancellation fee, additional radio cost, and customer service options.
XM Satellite Radio Hardware and Receiver Product Tour
Thinking about subscribing to XM Satellite Radio and wondering what kind of hardware is available and the cost? Take this short product tour of some of the more popular receivers compatible with XM Satellite Radio.
Satellite Radio: How to Take it With You
You get the most out of Satellite Radio with the portable XM Radio and portable SIRIUS Radio hardware solutions. Here are the choices now available with easy links for price comparison through the free Pricegrabber service.
Top 10 Radio Turkey Moments of 2006
Once again, 2006 has proven itself to be a year full of less than brilliant moments in Radio. Here is the yearly review of the Top 10 Radio Turkey Moments - the dumb, the stupid, and the idiotic. As usual, it was hard picking just 10!
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Hardware and Receiver Product Tour
Thinking about subscribing to SIRIUS Satellite Radio and wondering what kind of hardware is available and the cost? Take this short product tour of some of the more popular receivers compatible with SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
NASCAR ProScan 100 Headphones With Scanner and FM Radio
NASCAR ProScan 100 headphones include a scanner and FM Radio are are designed for use at the track let you hear all the chatter between the drivers and their crews. There are 5 styles: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarret, Kevin Harvick, and Rusty Wallace. Also: A Tony Stewart "2005 Sirius Satellite Radio at the Glen Champion" framed 6x8 photograph with race-used tire. See descriptions from Pricegrabber and compare prices.
A Product Tour of HD Radio Receivers/Tuners For Car and Home
HD Radio technology transmits digital audio and data alongside existing AM and FM analog signals, allowing listeners with HD Radio compatible receivers to enjoy CD-quality sound and virtually eliminating the static, hiss, and pops associated with analog radio. This is a short product tour highlighting various HD Radios and tuners with descriptions and price comparisons from PriceGrabber, a comparison shopping service.
A Virtual Tour of the Equipment Used For AM, FM, Satellite and Internet Radio
If you ever wondered what it looks like inside an AM, FM, Internet, or Satellite Radio station studio, here's a short virtual tour of a typical setup using photographs and featuring additional links to more in-depth information.
A Virtual Tour of the Equipment Used For AM, FM, Satellite and Internet Radio
If you ever wondered what it looks like inside an AM, FM, Internet, or Satellite Radio station studio, here's a short virtual tour of a typical setup using photographs and featuring additional links to more in-depth information.
Radio Bloopers, Screwups, Outtakes and Embarassments - Series 2
Radio bloopers and outtakes have been around since microphones and transmitters. DJs, hosts, presenters and radio personalities have always and will always make mistakes. The fun part is catching them in a recording and that's what we have here. This is Series 2 of such audio cuts. Most contain PROFANITY.
10 Odd Things You Probably Didn't Know About the History of Radio
With traditional radio technology well over a century old, we take for granted the ease by which it is available to us as well as the way it is defined to us as users. The early decades of radio and the peripheral technologies which helped it evolve, were riddled with new and sometimes odd ways of applying this technology to everyday life. This article is based on research done at earlyradiohistory.us which is an extraordinary resource. Now, on with the oddness!
Top 10 Radio Stories of 2007
As I do at the end of every year, I present what I think were the top news stories that made a difference in Radio, both Old Radio (AM/FM) and New Radio (Satellite, Internet, Cell Phone). In addition to the top events for 2007, I have also selected 10 Notable Events that transpired during the year. The 10 top radio stories are in chronological order, not order of importance and of course, this is only the opinion of one Radio writer.
Audio Mixers For Creating Podcasts or Internet Radio
If you're planning to create your own Podcast or Internet Radio stream, a home studio that you're comfortable with is essential. Besides recording software and a microphone, a mixer can be an important tool in the creation process. Here are some suggested mixers under $100 and between $100 and $150 with descriptions and price comparisons provided by Pricegrabber.
Radio Bloopers, Screwups, Outtakes and Embarassments - Series 1
Radio bloopers and outtakes have been around since microphones and transmitters. DJs, hosts, presenters and radio personalities have always and will always make mistakes. The fun part is catching them in a recording and that's what we have here. This is Series 1 of such audio cuts. Most contain PROFANITY.
Santa's 10 Gifts to Radio in 2007
Good things happened to Radio and for Radio listeners during 2007. Around this time of year, Santa takes credit for all of it. So, here is his list of 10 gifts he gave Radio during the past year. (Opinion)
The Top 10 Radio Turkey Moments of 2007
Every year at this time I give you my opinion of the Top 10 Turkey Moments in Radio for the year. These are moments of stupidity, dumbness, bad calls, awkwardness, failed stunts, contests, and more. Well, here's the list for 2007 and as usual, it was hard paring it down to just 10.