World Broadcasting Unions Digital Radio User Manual - page 89
DIGITAL RADIO GUIDE
INTERNET RADIO
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Access Pass for $3.65 a month gives better audio sound, although it is difficult to sift
through the stations for VIP members-only.
Radio VH1
www.vh1.com/radio
Radio VH1 has more than 70 stations plus music news, including scrolling ticker. Within
each station is a description of the music, the line up of musical acts and the DJs.
Currently, VH1 is not available for Mac users.
IM Tuning
www.sonicbox.com
Users need to download free IM Radio Tuning Software - with the minimum requirements
of a 56K modem - to access hundreds of live stations, from Electronica to Kids and
Variety. By clicking on a "Tell Me More" button, listeners can receive e-mails with artist
and song information. There are Smile and Frown buttons for voting. Enhanced sound
quality is available via the iRhythm Remote Tuner, which uses wireless technology to
play Internet music over home stereos.
Last FM
www.last.fm
This London-based station offers a number of features, including show business gossip
and a forum for launching new artists. By typing in three favourite singers, users can
obtain a list of stations featuring these performers. As users add tracks they build a
profile which can be compared with others who have similar tastes. If users skip a song
or give it a bad rating, they will never hear it again.
MTV Radio
www.mtv.com/mtvradio
MTV aims to appeal to a wide variety of musical tastes. Users can choose from four radio
stations: On Air, MTV.com, Celebrity and International. Although the player has VCR-like
controls and artist ticker features, users must return to the site to see the full list of
stations they want to change.
Radio-Locator
www.radio-locator.com
Radio-Locator provides a broad list for finding a US radio station, Internet streaming radio
and world radio. It claims that it is the only web-site which provides a comprehensive list
of radio stations worldwide. It has links to over 10,000 stations and over 2,500 online