Internet Radio is broadcast using the Internet as the connection to the radio rather than radio waves. Conventional radio is broadcast using transmitters at fixed locations. The further that the radio is from the transmitter, the weaker the signal becomes until beyond a certain distance, the station cannot be heard.
Internet Radio does not have this limitation. With your radio connecting to the internet, it becomes possible to listen to stations from all around the world, as well as those from broadcasters nearer home. For example, a Scot living and working in London could listen to a Scottish radio station; a Japanese working in France could listen to Japanese as well as French, Scottish or American radio.
That sounds like Shortwave Radio….Not really – shortwave radio can be difficult to receive and suffers from atmospheric effects. Internet Radio uses the power of the Internet to deliver the radio station without these problems. In addition, the radio is automatically updated with lists of radio stations, sorted by country or genre. As a consequence, selecting stations or discovering new ones is very simple.
The basic requirement to use Internet Radio is that you have a broadband Internet connection to your home (or wherever you use the radio). You may well have a PC, but it does not need to be switched on in order to listen to radio stations via the Internet.
You do need a broadband connection for Internet Radio. But if you are not interested in radio listening, and wish to use an internet radio such as the STREAM 63i to listen to your music collection (from your PC, for example) then broadband is not required. Broadband can still be useful if it is desired to be able to update the software in the radio to take advantage of any new features as they become available.
As well as a broadband connection you will need a modem (an ADSL modem if your broadband uses the telephone wiring, or a cable modem if you get your broadband access combined with cable TV). You will also need a router, but modern ADSL and cable modems generally include a router to allow several devices to be connected.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
About DAB radio
What is DAB Radio?
DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting, this is a way of broadcasting radio digitally via a network of transmitters. It provides listeners with more choice, digital sound quality and more information.
More Choice
Because of the way DAB technology works, broadcasters can transmit many more stations than ever before. Listeners in most major towns and cities in the UK can receive between 30 and 50 radio stations with a digital radio, in many cases that's more than double what's available on analogue. Because digital radio uses the spectrum more efficiently than analogue, it is possible to broadcast more channels using the same frequency, making room for broadcasters to expand their station portfolios.
Less Noise
DAB digital radio delivers digital sound quality. The technology allows the receiver to lock on to the strongest signal it can find and ignore everything else. This eliminates the hiss, crackle and fade so familiar on analogue radio.
Ease of Use
A DAB digital radio will tune to a station at the touch of a button. No more fine tuning a station to get the best reception. A DAB set allows the listener to scroll through a list of available stations by name - then tune in by pressing the 'select' button.
More Information
Have you ever heard a song on the radio and wanted to know who it is by or what it's called? Or tuned into speech radio and wanted to know what the programme is about or who is speaking? Digital Radios have a screen which can show text information transmitted by the radio station. Some stations send information about latest news, sports scores, what's on now and next, website address and phone numbers. Some radios offer an option to view the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) which shows listings information for some stations. It is also possible to Pause rewind and record live radio.
DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting, this is a way of broadcasting radio digitally via a network of transmitters. It provides listeners with more choice, digital sound quality and more information.
More Choice
Because of the way DAB technology works, broadcasters can transmit many more stations than ever before. Listeners in most major towns and cities in the UK can receive between 30 and 50 radio stations with a digital radio, in many cases that's more than double what's available on analogue. Because digital radio uses the spectrum more efficiently than analogue, it is possible to broadcast more channels using the same frequency, making room for broadcasters to expand their station portfolios.
Less Noise
DAB digital radio delivers digital sound quality. The technology allows the receiver to lock on to the strongest signal it can find and ignore everything else. This eliminates the hiss, crackle and fade so familiar on analogue radio.
Ease of Use
A DAB digital radio will tune to a station at the touch of a button. No more fine tuning a station to get the best reception. A DAB set allows the listener to scroll through a list of available stations by name - then tune in by pressing the 'select' button.
More Information
Have you ever heard a song on the radio and wanted to know who it is by or what it's called? Or tuned into speech radio and wanted to know what the programme is about or who is speaking? Digital Radios have a screen which can show text information transmitted by the radio station. Some stations send information about latest news, sports scores, what's on now and next, website address and phone numbers. Some radios offer an option to view the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) which shows listings information for some stations. It is also possible to Pause rewind and record live radio.
What are the differences between DAB and Internet radio?
DAB Digital radios require a digital broadcast signal. The digital signal produces a better sound than traditional FM and a much wider station choice. Digital radios are generally simple to setup and easy to use.
Internet radios connect to broadcasters via your home broadband internet connection giving the listener access to thousands of radio stations from around the world. You can also stream music with Spotify Connect or from your computer.
DAB radios are ideal for receiving local and national radio stations. There are also many more stations available including some digital only stations.
Internet radio gives you access to local and national stations but also access to many thousands of radio stations as well as Podcasts from around the world.
Tuning to a station with DAB couldn’t be easier. Switch on your DAB radio and it will tune automatically. Select a station name from the list of stations and press select to connect to your favourite station.
With internet radio there are multiple ways to find a station, you can search by location, genre or simply type in the name of the station you wish to tune to.
The benefits of DAB digital radio?
DAB radio is very easy to use. No need to remember any frequencies all you need to know is the station name you wish to listen to. Our Roberts DAB radios such as the Revival Mini offer easy to operate controls, an easy to read display, and quick access to that favourite station.
DAB radio can be used anywhere it can receive a digital signal. If you have a portable DAB radio you can listen to stations anywhere in the home, garden or even outside. Some radios offer a rechargeable battery option giving you extended battery life.
DAB radio gives access to far more stations than FM and many are dedicated to one type of music such as classical, jazz, rock or Sport providing real time information such as titles, music and the latest news.
The benefits of Internet radio?roberts internet radio pic
Internet radio not only allows you to listen to local, regional, national but also international broadcasts. There are thousands of radio stations available as well as Podcasts. Search for an internet radio station by location, genre or a text search. You may also listen to previously broadcast material from the BBC using BBC Listen Again and podcasts from a wide variety of broadcasters.
Many of our internet radios such as our award winning Stream 93i are compatible with Spotify Connect, allowing your Spotify selections to be played through your radio, remotely controlled from your iPhone, iPad or Android device.
You may also play your music files that are stored on a computer, your network or on a USB memory device through the radio’s loudspeakers and create your very own playlists.
Which radio to choose?
To choose the right radio you need to consider how you wish to access stations, the content you want to play and where you wish to listen. If you want the easiest operation, portability, quick access to local and national stations then choose DAB. However if you wish to listen to international stations, podcasts and have music streaming options then an internet radio would be perfect.
Internet radios connect to broadcasters via your home broadband internet connection giving the listener access to thousands of radio stations from around the world. You can also stream music with Spotify Connect or from your computer.
DAB radios are ideal for receiving local and national radio stations. There are also many more stations available including some digital only stations.
Internet radio gives you access to local and national stations but also access to many thousands of radio stations as well as Podcasts from around the world.
Tuning to a station with DAB couldn’t be easier. Switch on your DAB radio and it will tune automatically. Select a station name from the list of stations and press select to connect to your favourite station.
With internet radio there are multiple ways to find a station, you can search by location, genre or simply type in the name of the station you wish to tune to.
The benefits of DAB digital radio?
DAB radio is very easy to use. No need to remember any frequencies all you need to know is the station name you wish to listen to. Our Roberts DAB radios such as the Revival Mini offer easy to operate controls, an easy to read display, and quick access to that favourite station.
DAB radio can be used anywhere it can receive a digital signal. If you have a portable DAB radio you can listen to stations anywhere in the home, garden or even outside. Some radios offer a rechargeable battery option giving you extended battery life.
DAB radio gives access to far more stations than FM and many are dedicated to one type of music such as classical, jazz, rock or Sport providing real time information such as titles, music and the latest news.
The benefits of Internet radio?roberts internet radio pic
Internet radio not only allows you to listen to local, regional, national but also international broadcasts. There are thousands of radio stations available as well as Podcasts. Search for an internet radio station by location, genre or a text search. You may also listen to previously broadcast material from the BBC using BBC Listen Again and podcasts from a wide variety of broadcasters.
Many of our internet radios such as our award winning Stream 93i are compatible with Spotify Connect, allowing your Spotify selections to be played through your radio, remotely controlled from your iPhone, iPad or Android device.
You may also play your music files that are stored on a computer, your network or on a USB memory device through the radio’s loudspeakers and create your very own playlists.
Which radio to choose?
To choose the right radio you need to consider how you wish to access stations, the content you want to play and where you wish to listen. If you want the easiest operation, portability, quick access to local and national stations then choose DAB. However if you wish to listen to international stations, podcasts and have music streaming options then an internet radio would be perfect.
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