[Electronics-talk] setting radios

Fri Nov 29 01:55:55 UTC 2013

Hi Ashley,
Yes. It does have regular radio stations with commercials and all. But there are lots of them so if you see a commercial here Whaneta want to listen to it. You just flip to the next channel. Just like you would a regular radio station.
Yeah I know it would be so much better to be able to just flip on the radio. Believe me my bow sounds way better than my iPhone.
I'm too cheap and you broke to buy a dog not to mention if you get a five and you got to buy another one. I meant to say.not dog ha ha.
Anyway. Yep you have to have a data plan or Wi-Fi for a iHeartRadio too. But even if your power is knocked off. You can still get some channels without it.
Also, there are the options of going on the Internet for your local stations which do have websites and you can listen to the mayor.
Jenny

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> On Nov 28, 2013, at 3:02 PM, "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> Jenny,
> Is IHeartRadio just an online thing. Do you get stations from all over the country?
> I'll listen to it sometimes. I'm guessing this radio station online is with all the commercials just as you would hear  on a real radio.
> 
> 
> I think the great thing about a standard radio is its simplicity and portability. You don't have to have a wi fi connection or pay for a data plan to stream music from a smart phone. You can take a radio to country roads and still usually get a signal.
> 
> I am frustrated with setting radio stations, but I suppose I just like the benefits of  a real radio. Now, if only I could still buy a walkman device which would be small, light and portable, I'd be happy. I have not seen a discman though with a radio on it.
> Walkmans are something not made anymore to my knowledge. I think my last walkman was bought ten years ago and still works although the reception for the radio could be better.
> Also  its nice to have a radio when the electricity is off
> Our internet goes down when the electricity gets knocked out.
> 
> Anyway, I'll investigate these free online options.
> 
> But still will look out for a more accessible radio with perhaps a larger screen.
> Ashley
> -----Original Message----- From: Snow White Dove
> Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2013 11:47 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] setting radios
> 
> I don't know why, but iHeartRadio is one of my favorites.
> I don't even know why people even buy a stream anymore. If they have an iPhone the Bard mobile site is accessible.
> That's why haven't bought one yet.
> Jenny
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Nov 28, 2013, at 9:53 AM, James Aldrich <jajkaldrich at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Jenny and all,
>> 
>> I use Tune in radio, IHeart Radio, and slacker radio much of the time.  I even use Siriusxm as well online.  I have more music at my disposal than I know what to do with!  I downloaded cashed music from Slacker Radio and I could listen to my music on my IPod while on the airplane.  The new Victor Stream doesn't have a radio or online streaming but it is an excellent book reader.
>> 
>> Maybe I should have an online garage sale.  I have the  Best Buy talking HD radio and a Book Sense which aren't used much!  I enjoy HD radio when I'm in a city which has it.
>> 
>> Jim
>> 
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>> 
>>> On Nov 26, 2013, at 8:15 PM, Snow White Dove <jlperdue3 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Ashley,
>>> I have a Mac. I actually hate using iTunes on my Mac. I have a hard time doing all the stuff that goes along with it. The store for me is the easy part.
>>> IT radio I think is just on the iPhone. And it's free.
>>> It's actually easy to use and it's totally accessible on iPhone.
>>> Anymore questions let me know be happy to answer.
>>> Jenny oh yeah,
>>> IHeartRadio I believe, you can actually go on and look in your town for the radio stations.
>>> If there's a radio station you like. You can actually go on your computer and look it up on the Internet. That way you can just go ahead and listen to it on your computer.
>>> You do for all those have to have Internet connection or data plans on your phone.
>>> Again Jenny
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Nov 26, 2013, at 8:51 PM, "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hello Jenny,
>>>> Can you explain what itunes radio is? How does that work and is this just internet stations, or does it mimic a real radio you'd hear on a stand alone machine?
>>>> Can you download it? Do you have to go into itunes to use it with a internet connection?
>>>> 
>>>> Itunes has really been a thorn to me. I tried using it with jaws and it doesn't work. The navigation seems almost impossible. I could navigate to my library of songs using the arrows. But when I reach the itunes store to attempt to buy
>>>> a song or album, no success. I could not find the albums I needed, or the sample music button or the buy button. I was so exasperated. I tabbed around. I used the arrows keys and other commands, and could not find what I needed. I used sighted help to create my itunes library.
>>>> 
>>>> So you're saying the itunes radio, whatever that is, is accessible. I wonder how.
>>>> Another thing, do you have to pay extra for this and if so, to what extent? a monthly plan?
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Ashley
>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Snow White Dove
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 6:09 PM
>>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] setting radios
>>>> 
>>>> Hey Ashley,
>>>> Actually, the new iTunes radio is really accessible.
>>>> Also, I love iHeartRadio. It's very accessible.
>>>> Give it a shot, I think it's free but I'm not sure. It's been a while.
>>>> Jenny
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On Nov 26, 2013, at 1:31 PM, "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>> Setting up the radio station you want is with buttons on most radios; in the past, you had a tuner knob to set stations and no digital way to program in stations.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Its important to see the station to know where you are.
>>>>> Are there talking radios? I know the ipods read you the station frequency you’re at, but other than that, I can’t think of anything accessible.
>>>>> 
>>>>> How do you find the stations you want? Just listen? Ocasionally with good light, I can see the number. Otherwise, I have to listen and guess what station I’m at based on the music played and number of times I’ve pressed a button. For instance if I’m at 99.5 and wish to go to 98.7, I know I don’t have to press the buttons much to get there, but if I wanted to tune to 88.5, I have a long way to go.
>>>>> 
>>>>> For music, I love cds! I find them most accessible as you simply put in your cd and press buttons to go to the track you desire or play it on the pc with something like windows media player, and still select your track or listen straight through.
>>>>> Old fashioned, but I find its most accessible except for the ipod route. Most music services such as rhapsody are not very accessible. Oh, nor is the hd radio real accessible either. So cds, IMO, are one of the best options.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Ashley
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