[SWLUG] digital radio & ogg audio player...

[Mark Summerfield]

On Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:04:41 +0000
Matthew Moore <matt at matthewmoore.org.uk> wrote:
> <snip>
> > as for french radio, actual over the air is going to be hard simply
> > because the signals dont travel that far, by design. its better at
> > night but the the stations from different countries tend to stomp
> > on each other.
> > 
> > the best hope is that these days many radio stations have online
> > versions, which a device like this should be able to play for you.
> > 
> 
> I agree, it's going to be best to listen to online French radio
> stations.
> 
> So basically you want a DAB Radio that plays OGG files and will also
> connect to the normal range of internet radio streams.  I think
> you'll find that a tough requirement to meet.  Looks like your best
> bet will be to get a dedicated 'internet radio' eg Logitech
> Squeezebox and a separate DAB Radio, Roberts usually make good ones.
> There are radios that do DAB/FM/AM/Internet radio, but not ogg.
> 
> Do you really need the DAB?  I've looked into DAB before and it
> sounds like you don't get much from it, i.e. it's a bit naff.

No, sounds like her best bet it to listen to French radio online & just
stick to a radio+ogg player for BBC & her music.

Thanks!

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