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Help ListeningOn a ComputerTo play our stream, a media player of some kind must be used. All popular media players are free and easy to install. You will NOT need to purchase the "Pro" version of any of these products for this purpose. Our radio station utilizes a "stream" of packets of audio data. When you start a media player on the stream, you should NOT see a dialog box asking you where to save the stream. Saving the stream to a file will not work because the stream is continuous and never-ending, so it will never get done saving the file before it starts playing. Instead, it should 'instantly' start playing, perhaps after a short buffering interval. This method of playing the data as it is received is called "Streaming." Our stream is of a relatively low data rate (32 kbps) which should be compatible with most dial-up services (which usually provide 56kbps), while still providing high fidelity speech playback. Occassionally, your stream may be interrupted for one reason or another. In that case, you will need to stop and restart it. Usually clicking the "Stop" and "Play" buttons will work. This method does not work for Windows Media Player, which requires that you reload the URL (see details below). For this reason, we do not recommend Windows Media Player to play such streams. |
Windows Media Player |
Make sure you have the most up-to-date version installed. Download here. If this is your first time listening to AirProgressive on Windows Media Player:
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Winamp |
Winamp provides probably the most robust method for playing our stream, and it is highly recommended.
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RealPlayer |
iTunes: |
iTunes can be downloaded here. Apple computer users should use iTunes. Simply and pasting in the following link:
Listen using a Smart PhoneOne of the most convenient ways to listen to streaming radio, is using a "smart phone" that can connect with the web. Whether you have an iPhone, Blackberry, Android phone, or any of a bazillion different models from other manufacturers, it will be easy to play AirProgressive.org. We have designed our site with these handheld players in mind.Please note that additional changes may apply for data transfers. We recommend unlimited data plans or the cost will be prohibitive. Smartphones will allow our station to be listened to using earphones or using the speaker. Also, in the car, simply connect the earphone jack to the Aux-In port of your car radio, or listen using a radio converter, which is a mini radio transmitter that can be received on an unused radio frequency on your in-car FM radio. The steps vary slightly from model to model, but most phones will play our station without any application. However, we suggest that you use a player specifically designed for radio because the stock player does not disconnect very well (you have to turn it off or disconnect from the network for at least five minutes). Listen Using Nobex PlayerThe Nobex player is FREE and easy to obtain, and it is compatible with Blackberry or any Android phone. It works very well and disconnects within 30 seconds when you click Stop, which is an important difference from the embedded player. Use these steps to use this player:
Instructions for using the stock player: Blackberry
Listen using a Stand-alone Streaming RadioIf you do not have a computer at home, or if you just want the convenience of a stand-alone radio, new products are available that provide this function. Most rely on the presence of a Wifi access point within range. |
Please Contact Us: info@airprogressive.org