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Well it looks like you would really like the Liquid Metal channel. They play all the stuff you like uncensored. Judas Priest is played on about 5 channels with The Bone Yard (heavy metal from the ‘80s & ‘90s) the most. There has also been a few concerts played on the Special X and XM Live channel. Here is a link to the Liquid Metal site – see if you like the other shit they play: http://www.42liquidmetal.com/index.htm
XM doesn’t stream over the internet it’s all from the satellite and repeaters that are around the Twin Cities. If you would like I can loan you my PCR (hooks to your computer) for a few days to see if you get a signal in your office. I tried it around my office and there is good coverage almost everywhere.
Here is a list to the full guide of what is playing (you can plug in artist here to see where they are played also): http://www.xmfan.com/guide.php#
Dimmu Borgir Progenies Of The Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 18, 2003 1:34 PM ET Nocturnal Fear Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 16, 2003 7:24 PM ET GLITTERTIND Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: November 20, 2003 1:12 PM ET FOR ALL CID Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: November 13, 2003 7:07 PM ET OVER BLEKNEDE BL Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: November 11, 2003 1:08 PM ET HUNNERKONGENS SO Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: October 02, 2003 2:28 PM ET UNDER KORPENS VI Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: September 30, 2003 2:11 PM ET
Amorphis DROWNED MAID Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: September 05, 2003 10:39 AM ET IN THE BEGINNING Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: September 04, 2003 12:05 AM ET
In Flames Pinball Map Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 18, 2003 10:50 AM ET System Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 17, 2003 8:20 PM ET As The Future Re Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Rate This! Last Played: December 17, 2003 3:09 PM ET Another Day In Q Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 17, 2003 7:00 AM ET Free Fall Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 16, 2003 11:35 PM ET Egonomic Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 15, 2003 8:43 PM ET Transparent Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 15, 2003 12:55 AM ET Black & White Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 15, 2003 12:55 AM ET Cloud Connected Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 15, 2003 5:12 AM ET Minus Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 15, 2003 9:53 AM ET Drifter Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 14, 2003 1:50 PM ET Clay Man Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 14, 2003 2:54 AM ET Swim Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 14, 2003 11:26 PM ET Brush The Dust A Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 13, 2003 10:08 PM ET Dark Signs Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 12, 2003 8:31 AM ET Trigger Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: December 12, 2003 2:34 PM ET Only For The Wea Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: November 06, 2003 11:54 PM ET Bullet Ride Request: XM 42 - Liquid Metal Last Played: August 05, 2003 2:06 AM ET
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Hey I'm sure we talked about this last summer on the drive back from my cabin. But has any talk radio taken advantage of XM broadcasting??? What about live Sports?? There was a great morning show out of the midwest somewhere that I used to listen too in Utah. Bob&Tom, a national show, really funny, lots of parody songs, and funny guests.
Just curious?
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Bob and Tom are not on XM but there are several other reginal talk shows. There are the all talk stations that I listen to:
quote: ABC News and Talk Money Talk with Bob Brinker
Sam Donaldson
Mitch Albom of WJR Detriot MI
Sean Hannity of WABC New York NY
Mark Davis of WBAP in Dallas TX
Larry Elder from KABC
The Satellite Sisters Extreme XM - Monsters of the Midday of Real Radio 104.1 in Orlando FL
Drew Garabo of Real Radio 104.1 Orl. FL
The Regular Guys of 96 Rock in Atlanta GA
Bubba "The Love Sponge"
The Phillips Phile Buzz XM Bill Handel - Winning mornings in LA among issues talkers. From KFI in Los Angeles, CA.
Glenn Beck - Issues and humor, highly-produced.
Bill Cunningham - Outspoken voice in conservative Cincinnati. From WLW in Cincinnati, OH.
Phil Hendrie - Offers a less-than-conventional perspective on current events.
John and Ken - From KFI in Los Angeles, CA.
Mike Trivisonno - From WTAM in Cleveland, OH.
Ask XM - Michael Reagan - Delivers quality talk on politics and the law.
Bruce Williams - Solid nighttime advisor for everyday business situations.
Dr. Dean Edell - Longtime leader in health talk.
George Noory - Talks of the Paranormal. Replaced Art Bell upon his retirement.
There are also ESPN Radio, ESPN News, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News, and Nascar channels. Espn carries alot of games, especially playoff but there are no game only channels. Sirius has the NHL but that takes up a bunch of channels so XM elected to not go that route because its mostly a duplicate of FM/AM.
I think in the next couple years talk will take off more on XM with line up changes. Alot of the first personalities (some Drew guy) was always talking shit about XM because he didn't get any money for being on XM. He was dropped in favor of another better show that appreciates being on from coast to coast. Bob and Tom are requested alot on the XM forum along with Stern and Rush. I would like to see an XM only uncensored program that takes advantage of the format. The Monsters of the Mid day had a one hour uncensored XM only show while they were waiting for Stern who is on before them to finish (he goes over his time alot) that has gotten alot of positive feed back.
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Huge announcement today from XM at the CES (consumer electronics show)..... As of Feb XM is going commercial free on ALL music channels. The only remaining channels with commercials will be the talk/news channels (which have commercial breaks anyway). This was Sirius radios big sales advantage over XM.... no commercials but you pay $3 more a month. Now XM has the advantage in all areas. Should be interesting to see how satelite radio grows in te next year..... As of Dec, 31, 2003-
XM Radio - 1,360,000 Sirius Radio - 290,000
XM Exceeds 1,360,000 Subscribers at Year-End 2003 Wednesday January 7, 3:00 pm ET Over 1 Million Net Additional Subscribers in 2003; Expects to Reach 2.8 Million Subscribers in 2004 XM Introduces 2004 Programming Lineup featuring 100% Commercial-Free Music Plus XM Instant Traffic & Weather Channels for Major Markets Nationwide XM Takes to the Skies with JetBlue Airways and AirTran Airways
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR - News), the country's number-one satellite radio service, today announced it signed up more than 1,360,000 subscribers, representing 1 million net additional subscribers in the year 2003, extending its market dominance in satellite radio. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000724/XMSATLOGO ) To view the Multimedia News Release, complete with Hi-Res image, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/xm/11709/
"XM delivered an outstanding performance in 2003 with more than 1 million new customers choosing our service this year for a total of more than 1.36 million subscribers overall," said Hugh Panero, XM President and CEO. "During the fourth quarter of 2003, XM added more than 430,000 customers -- our best quarter ever. Equally exciting is the more than 23,000 subscribers who signed up on Christmas Day, the biggest single day in the history of the company. By the end of 2004 we expect to have 2.8 million subscribers, reflecting an increase of more than 1.4 million subscribers during 2004."
XM Introduces 2004 Content Lineup Featuring 100% Commercial-Free Music plus XM Instant Traffic & Weather Channels
Building on the momentum of 2003, XM announced an exciting content lineup for 2004. XM will offer 100 percent commercial-free music channels beginning in February.
"XM has established itself as the ultimate destination for music lovers. With our new content lineup, the music lover can now get more high-quality music, commercial-free, on XM than on any terrestrial or satellite radio alternative," Panero said. "The New York Times says XM is the 'HBO of satellite radio.' When you combine XM's live programming with the most commercial-free music channels in satellite radio, it's clear that XM programming will be even more amazing in 2004."
In 2004, XM will also roll out XM Instant Traffic & Weather channels, offering listeners in-depth, up-to-date information about road and weather conditions in 21 major metropolitan markets nationwide, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with greater detail and more frequent updates than available elsewhere.
XM Instant Traffic & Weather will be presented by XM in cooperation with Mobility Technologies, a leading provider of traffic data, and The Weather Channel. The first 15 XM Instant Traffic & Weather channels will debut in March for the following metro areas: New York City, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Dallas-Ft. Worth, Chicago, Houston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, Tampa-St. Petersburg, Orlando, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis. Dedicated channels for Boston, Atlanta, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Seattle, and San Diego will be introduced later in 2004.
XM's 2004 lineup features new music channels, including ones devoted to adult contemporary music, top country hits, jambands, alternative rock's greatest tracks, and cutting-edge punk, plus MSNBC and new talk programs.
In 2004 XM will offer a total of 121 channels -- 68 music channels, 32 news, sports, talk, and variety channels, and 21 XM Instant Traffic & Weather channels -- for the basic monthly fee of $9.99 a month.
XM Partners with JetBlue Airways and AirTran Airways
In an industry first, XM announced it will provide in-flight audio entertainment to every seat on AirTran Airways (NYSE: AAI - News) and JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU - News) flights utilizing a system provided by LiveTV LLC, a wholly- owned subsidiary of JetBlue Airways. The XM in-flight service will be introduced on JetBlue Airways' existing fleet of Airbus 320 aircraft beginning this fall and on its new fleet of Embraer 190 aircraft when introduced into service next year. AirTran Airways will offer XM on its existing fleet of Boeing 717s this fall, as well as its new Boeing 737 aircraft when introduced into service.
"XM is pleased to partner with outstanding airline brands such as AirTran Airways and JetBlue Airways, who together carry more than 20 million passengers a year. XM will be a great entertainment feature for these passengers, who will have the opportunity to experience our outstanding audio content throughout their flights. This will be a strong, mutually rewarding partnership between XM and these fine, innovative air carriers," Panero said.
New XM Radio Products
XM announced the introduction of new wireless FM audio adaptors for its popular Delphi XM SKYFi and Roady product lines. The SKYFi and Roady audio adaptors (MSRP $29.99 each) deliver XM to any car with an FM radio system. These sleek accessories plug conveniently into the vehicle's cigarette lighter. The adapters wirelessly transmit XM to a vehicle's FM radio and provide power to the receiver.
XM continues to expand its presence in the home with the introduction of the Roady home adapter (MSRP $39.99). The home adapter connects the Roady, which BusinessWeek magazine named a "Best Product of 2003," to a home stereo or a set of powered speakers.
Delphi has announced the introduction of the Delphi CD Audio System (MSRP $179.99), the first AM, FM, XM, CD and MP3-capable boom box. This product delivers XM programming through the Delphi XM SKYFi receiver (MSRP $99.99), the best-selling satellite radio in its class with more than 500,000 units produced since its introduction in 2002.
XM is enhancing its aftermarket car stereo product line with the recent introduction of the XMCommander (MSRP $159.99), an XM radio that works with any AM/FM car stereo, regardless of the brand. The XMCommander, distributed by Terk Technologies, blends seamlessly with the dashboard. It has a two-line display and includes the smallest satellite antenna available. This device is especially attractive to consumers who own luxury cars and want a sleek, elegant-looking system.
Last month, Alpine Electronics introduced the industry's first in-dash stereo head unit with a fully-integrated XM radio, along with AM, FM, and CD functions. This new receiver, which was recently named a Consumer Electronics Show 2004 Innovations Award winner, eliminates the need for a separate XM tuner box. Alpine, Pioneer and Sony will also continue to carry a broad selection of XM-ready car stereo products.
Finally, the new XM Direct device features a low cost, universal tuner that directly connects to the car stereo system using a smart digital adapter cable (combined MSRP $99.99). Once the XM Direct is connected, you can listen to XM on the in-dash car stereo using the existing stereo controls. Blitzsafe introduced the very first XM Direct adapter cable for BMW and Mini automobiles last fall. Blitzsafe is expected to introduce adapter cables for Alpine and Sony head units in the first quarter. In addition, Terk Technologies is introducing XM Direct adapter cables for Kenwood and Pioneer head units.
About XM Satellite Radio
XM is America's #1 satellite radio service. With more than 1.36 million subscribers today, XM is on pace to reach 2.8 million subscribers by the end of 2004. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City and Nashville, Tennessee at the Country Music Hall of Fame, XM's 2004 lineup includes more than 120 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: 68 music channels that will be 100% commercial-free beginning in February 2004, featuring hip hop to opera, classical to country, bluegrass to blues; 32 channels of premier sports, talk, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and 21 channels of the most advanced traffic and weather information for major metropolitan areas nationwide. Affordable, compact and stylish XM satellite radio receivers for the home, the car, the computer and boom boxes for "on the go" are available from retailers nationwide. In addition, XM is available in more than 80 different 2004 car models. XM is a popular factory-installed option on more than 40 new General Motors models, as well as a standard feature on several top-selling Honda and Acura models.
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Joe Xm just added a bunch more talk shows as follows:
MSNBC (XM Channel 130): The 24-hour news network offers up-to-the-minute news and commentary, with popular programs such as "Hardball," "Countdown," "Lester Holt Live," "Deborah Norville Tonight," "Scarborough Country" with Joe Scarborough, and "The Abrams Report" with Dan Abrams, on XM starting February 1.
Dennis Miller (XM Channel 127): The irreverent comic and five-time Emmy winner brings his take-no-prisoners, suffer-no-fools style to XM Radio with his new CNBC program on Mondays at 9 pm ET with encores at 12 midnight ET.
Michael Savage (Buzz, XM Channe1 66, weekdays from 7-10PM ET): The author of the best-selling book "The Savage Nation," Michael Savage offers up his trademark brand of compassionate conservatism.
Matt Drudge (Buzz, XM Channel 166, Sundays 10PM-1AM ET): "The Drudge Report" is a news and opinion show hosted by Matt Drudge, the author of the widely-read Internet website focusing on political news and the entertainment business.
"The Wall Street Journal This Morning" (Buzz, XM Channel 166, weekdays 6- 9AM ET): Each weekday morning, The Wall Street Journal previews the Journal's take on what to watch for that day in the world of business, money, the markets, technology, careers and much more. The Wall Street Journal will also broadcast up-to-the-minute reports on market news on several XM channels throughout the day.
Ed Schultz (Buzz, XM Channel 166, weekdays 3-7PM ET): Ed Schultz is a progressive voice on national talk radio, taking a passionate, liberal stance on the pressing issues of the day.
Laura Ingraham (Buzz, XM Channel 166, weekdays from 9AM-12PM ET): The conservative author and columnist known for her irreverent wit covers politics, the news media, and Hollywood.
Mike Gallagher (Buzz, XM Channel 166, weekdays from 12-3PM ET): The broadcasting veteran offers a blend of political commentary, compelling talk topics, and his perspective as a husband and father of four children.
Dave Ramsey (Ask, XM Channel 165, weekdays 2-5PM ET): The author of The New York Times best-selling book Financial Peace offers unique and insightful views on life and money matters.
Michael Reagan (Buzz, XM Channel 166, weeknights 10PM-1AM ET): Stimulating and informative discussion of politics and the law delivered by the son of former President Ronald Reagan.
Rusty Humphries (Ask, XM Channel 165, weekdays 5-7PM ET): The national talk-show host and singer/songwriter delivers a fast-paced talk show, mixing news and views with song parodies and listener call-ins.
Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline (Ask, XM Channel 165, Sundays, 2-4PM ET). This popular technology show covers the latest in high tech and consumer electronics.
Dennis Prager (Ask, XM Channel 165, weekdays 12-2PM ET): Writer, lecturer and TV personality Prager is a talk radio veteran with an uncanny ability to discuss a wide range of topics, including human relationships, religion, and international relations.
Car and Driver Radio with Alan Taylor (Buzz, XM Channel 166, Sundays 2-4 PM ET): Inspired by Car and Driver magazine, the Car and Driver radio show brings the pages of the world's largest automotive publication to life.
John & Jeff (Extreme, XM Channel 152, overnights 2-6AM ET): The John and Jeff show is hot talk for people working the late-night shifts from coast to coast.
The Handyman Show with Glenn Haege (Buzz, XM Channel 166, Saturdays 10AM- 12PM ET): Clear and concise how-to advice for novices and pros alike.
America's Car Show (Buzz, XM Channel 166, Saturdays 2-4PM ET): With over 29 years in the automotive industry, host Tom Torbjornsen serves up expert opinion and enthusiasm for cars.
The Money Pit (Buzz, XM Channel 166, 8-10AM ET): Tips for home improvement with professionals Tom Kraeutler and Debby Robinson.
Rollye James (Ask, XM Channel 165, weeknights 10PM-1AM ET): A libertarian with a loyal following, Rollye James offers an unpredictable mix of politics, music, and opinion.
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Cool. I moved into my new office on Friday with a South facing window, unobstructed view, 2nd story. I just placed the order for the XM PCR. Will let you know if it works......
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Will be interesting to see if it works. Sounds like it should if you are on the 2nd floor with a window. Your house probably will need a 50ft antenna extention to put in on the roof.
When you get it hooked up (assuming it works) give me a shout. I have been using a free 3rd party software to control the PCR that is very cool. The offical XM software is functional and works well but lacks the ability to automatically switch to other channels when a favorite song or artist comes on. It will even switch off a channel when an artist you don't like comes on and return after the song is over. Runs in the task tray and when you right click on it - it shows what's playing on the 10 preset stations.
Subscription just kicked in. Signal strength is pretty good. The antenna is just in my window now. It ranges from about 2/3 to a little more on the signal strength bars on the xm control panel (but drops off quickly if its not in the window/unobstructed view). I stuck the antenna out the window with my hand, and it pegged the strength bars to max.... I'll be running it outside in the near future once I can get the cable thru the window so I can still close the window.
Very cool so far, I know I'll love the music diversity, plus the talk.
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Good to hear. Sounds like you have good signal strength. I only get 60% on the Sat in my office but I get almost 100% from a repeater. As long as you have a bit over 20% you should be good. Let me know if anything effects it (cloud cover, weather, etc.) It's not supposed to.
When you download and install the other PCR programs there are many other options to show signal strength. Like which satelite your signal is coming from.
You will probably like alot of the rock channels - Ethel, Squizz, Fred, XMU, Deep tracks, XM cafe, and the new Lucy and Fungus are pretty cool.
In the afternoon there are some good middle/left talk shows you will probably like. Seems like the morning it's all right wings stuff (Mike Gallagher/Laura Ingram). Let me know your impressions.
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quote:Originally posted by Klaus: there are some good middle/left talk shows you will probably like. Seems like the morning it's all right wings stuff (Mike Gallagher/Laura Ingram).......
So what are you saying????
I certainly think of myself as of a centrist for the most part (not saying your not). I don't think I could handle a liberal talk show. Too many of their positions are undefensible. I enjoyed Rush for years, but I think he was uniquely insightfull in deconstructing the liberal & or democrate philosophy/agenda. He did appear to really delv into the substance of issues. I don't see that in some of the newer Neo-con hosts. As you said yourself, O'Reily is just a interupter, he always seems in a hurry to me, to bully people around by just skimming over details, and making vauge, general statements to defend his position. I've heard Mike Reagan and some of the other older hosts before, not bad, can be informative/entertaining. Interested to see how good the various talk hosts are, as most of them I've not heard of.
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Try Sean Hannity at 2pm-5pm cst on ABC news/talk channel XM124. He is the #2 most listened to talk show host in america. A bit on the religious side at times but similar in views to Rush.
Yes xmfan.com is the site. It is down today for some reason. There is a forum on there that is all for the XMPCR. There are links to all the 3rd party software in that forum. The one I use is:
Download that and try it. There are two programs you need to run to make it work. The server and the client. In your situation they will be run on the same computer. Start the server then start the client.
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Ok, Joe the XMfan.com site is back up. Check the XMPCR forum for info on 3rd party software. There is also a new site run by a partner of Xmfan who took his legos and left xmfan to make his own site - xm411.com.
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Then click on add to my XMfan signature in the tracker software.
Then go into your user profile on xmfan and copy the signature. You can now paste that into any bbs that supports html signatures. Only problem is that it will always show up black. Ih8mud.com has a black background so it dosen't really show up Posts: 5484 | From: St. Paul, Mn | Registered: Apr 2002
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Never got the ReplacePCR software to work. Don't see anything wrong with the stock software off the bat.
I moved my antenna outside today. Big flat side of the building above my window, no overhang above it. Since it's flat/south facing, I just hung it up there. Signal strength dropped a bit. And seems weaker on the talk channels than the music. It works, but I know a stronger signal is possible. I need to do it when I can have someone inside telling me what the signal bar is reading, as I couldn't reach where I placed it and look inside at the same time. There is a amplified antenna available that might be helpfull up here in the long run (mabey get that and try it from home as well)
Checked out the xmfan site, and the other new one. Rediculous amount of info. Too bad its got divergent forums now, nice to have it all in one place.
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Looked thru the ReplacePCR software forum and I got it to work. He had different downloads for those with the same prob I was having Posts: 2469 | From: Anchorage, AK | Registered: Oct 2001
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I honestly think you will be fine with the signal you are getting. It's a digital format so you either get the signal or you don't. There is no increase in quality with a stronger signal. The boombox in my room with the antenna on the back gets 1 bar of 5 on it's display and I rarely get dropouts. Have you had any drop outs? You will find in general the talk channels have less bandwidth then the music channels so they are less quality.
The Xmfan.com/XM411.com split is kind of a fucked up deal. After reading up on the whole thing it looks as if the owner of XMFAN (Ryan) got fucked over by Ziggy (that started XM411). I have ordered a bunch of stuff from Ziggy who ran the xmfan store he seems like a very good guy - even took a return when it was out of the return period. But yeah it sucks that everything is split up now. XM dejays/managment read the XMfan forums all the time and change stuff based on the comments - will be interesting to see if they continue to do that.
ReplacePCR is the software I use when I really want to surf around on the music channels. Simply because it allows for better control of favorites and auto switching. I also like the way you can have presets and view them by right clicking on the icon in the tray. The stock software is decent for listening to one channel or viewing what is on all the channels at once.
One other note on the PCR. I have heard that the only reason you need the computer is to change the channel. It gets it's power from the usb port on the computer. A guy figured out that if you buy a cheap powered USB hub at like Best Buy you don't need a computer. You just hook some speakers up to the audio out and the usb cable to the powered hub and it works. Only problem is that you can't change channels.... it stays on whatever you were listening to the last time it was hooked up to the computer/software.
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quote:Originally posted by Klaus: Have you had any drop outs? You will find in general the talk channels have less bandwidth then the music channels so they are less quality.
Yeah I've had a few. They seem to come in a series, where the signal cycles in and out, but its been totally random, I've had it happen mabey 5-6 times in a week.
I may try and re-adjust the antenna with some help to optimize the signal, but this is obviously good enough. I may still get a amplified antenna, I think I'd use it at my house, and go w/another PCR unit but wire some speakers around the place.
Looks like some of the past posts on the xmfan site were lost in the divorce. Might be why I don't turn up much searching "Alaska" other than the Purdhoe bay comment. I also found a thread saying that xm wouldnt bill a guy because he had a AK address even tho he knew he had a signal (he said he was out in Dillingham or something, South of me but way west out in the bush). Thread didn't have the issue resolved.
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Searching Xmfan you should get about 5-10 threads about Alaska reception, if I remember correctly. Probably 100 mentions of Alaska.
You might consider selling the XMPCR and going to the Delphi SkiFi or Roady if you want it at home also. Then you would only need one subscription. Would pay for itself in no time. Use the boombox on one end and the home kit on the other (wired into your stereo or computer speakers). Something to think about - would give you more options.
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You can leave it I think. I just clicked the button on the tracker and it worked on XMfan didn't need to do anything.
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Did you have refresh problems with the ReplacePCR software. Mine is not refreshing the channels other than the one I'm currently on. When I go to another channel it'll instantly switch to the new song. I set the refresh rates in the Server side setting to 1 & 3 seconds in the two fields.
I posted about it on XMfan as well.
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Think I figured it out. Had to restart it all for channel refresh settings to take affect.
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Guess he's using another Tracker software that works with the stock XMPCR software. You can add a bit of code to change the color of the sig. I tried it on here and it didn't change the color.
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DBroome (?) the guy who wrote the ReplacePCR software said in another thread that the next version of it will allow you to set the color in each sig.
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Well Joe you might get your wish. Looks like Bubba the Love Sponge (Stern type shock jock on Extreme XM) just got the Axe from clear channel. Rumor has it he might be replaced by the Bob and Tom show.
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He's the morning drive guy, so yeah I guess you would miss him.. Have you tried the Monsters of the Midday on 151? They are "ok". I can't stand the chick they have on the show so it's hard for me to listen.
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I briefly listened too them, but didn't find it that fun. Not much diff from one of the local morning shows here. Too much current events based talk, and that gets old (and I've yet to hear a lot of insight into current events from some dumbass DJ), and is not that funny in the long run.
Bob & Tom is really a diff format from any other morning show I've ever heard. LOTS of guests, particularly musical comedians, plus Bob & Tom do a lot of good parody music, commercials, skits themselves. Really high production quality in general as well. And they just have a funny group of people together.
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I agree on your take on the Florida talk shows that are on Extreme 152. They don't seem to realize they are on across the country. That is one thing Stern has done well - he knows people in Montana could care less about NY current events so he stays on national stuff and celebs. I am somewhat familiar with Bob and Tom because they are on in Duluth. It's only rumor at this point that XM would add them in place of Bubba. If you follow the topic on XMFAN or XM411 seems Bubba is trying to get XM to pick him up exclusively as an uncensored show.
There has been kind of a race to have the first uncensored talk show on either XM or Sirius. Stern mentioned awhile back after his contract is up he would consider a one year satelite deal where he could say what he wants. And if you have ever heard of Opie and Anthony who had a huge following and were fired last year - have been shopping Sirius for a deal.
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Looks like Stern got suspended by clear channel for questionable comments. God I hate clear channel (too much of a monopoly). They used to own 10% of XM but have sold most of it in the last few months.
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Damn you are quick.... I was just about to post the exact same thing
No the site must be down. Maybe it's time to switch to the other program that allows color?
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