Radio on Computer

keat320 · 15-October-04, 07:57 PM

Hey guys, I enjoy listening to the radio, but I want to be able to listen to it on my computer. I would like to be able to tune to both Am and FM, and I mean local stations; not internet radio things. How would I accomplish this? Is there a PCI radio card or a 5.25" device that acts as a radio tuner? I haven't had much success finding anything, so any help would be greatly appreciated!

Also, did I put this in the right spot? Feel free to move it, Ijust didn't know where else it would go. Thanks!

CubanConnectionZ · 15-October-04, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by keat320


	Hey guys, I enjoy listening to the radio, but I want to be able to listen to it on my computer. I would like to be able to tune to both Am and FM, and I mean local stations; not internet radio things. How would I accomplish this? Is there a PCI radio card or a 5.25" device that acts as a radio tuner? I haven't had much success finding anything, so any help would be greatly appreciated! Also, did I put this in the right spot? Feel free to move it, Ijust didn't know where else it would go. Thanks!

Yeah there were even usb radio tuners for the computer. I think no longer made I could be wrong. Let me know I like to have one also.

Go here for more info all cards had tv tuners also. Prices from $59-$134.

lilbowser · 15-October-04, 09:04 PM

Here you go The radioshark as a plus it is not just a radio but a radio tivo

keat320 · 15-October-04, 09:25 PM

Ah thank you so much! I'm really looking into that, but is there anything else that might be a little less expensive and a computer component (pci card, 5.25" device, etc)? Thank you so much for that link, tho!

lilbowser · 15-October-04, 09:36 PM

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	keat320]Ah thank you[/size] so much! I'm really looking into that, but is there anything else that might be a little less expensive and a computer component (pci card, 5.25" device, etc)? Thank you so much for that link, tho!

here you go

Sabrent TV Tuner Video Capture PCI Card FM Radio w/ Remote $29.99

corruptjoker · 15-October-04, 09:46 PM

have you ever heard of a new q platinum?

Monsignor Funkibut · 15-October-04, 10:06 PM

My wife is a huge fan of FM on computer

D-Link made a USB one - it's no longer supported. I even wrote a VB6 front-end for the thing.

Reveal made one
Packard Bell made one maybe under the Acer name
No xp drivers tho'

Let me scourge I may have one I can sell for cheapsies.

-MF

Monsignor Funkibut · 19-October-04, 12:52 PM

I checked my stash and theyre gone - musta left with a whole bunch of ISA boards I sold one of the other pimps.

No real loss tho as they were FM only and no XP drivers.

In fact, I don't think ANYBODY supports AM on the PC ... FM, XM, but no AM. Is there a frequency issue or just no perceived demand? I know some people would like to time-shift AM stuff....

Anyhow...
-MF

lilbowser · 19-October-04, 01:36 PM

The Radioshark http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/radioshark/
does both am and fm

Cyno01 · 19-October-04, 01:58 PM

The AIW 9600XT has a radio in addition to a TV tuner. I almost went with that, but then i realized i only ever listened to one station that i wouldn't be able to get out here anyway and went with the 9800Pro.

Monsignor Funkibut · 19-October-04, 02:14 PM

Boy Griffin makes nice stuff - Ive been lusting for a PowerMate knob for sometime. All Griffin stuff is pricey tho - I just dont have a good reason for the PowerMate.

I'll let my homeboys know about RadioShark .... Now I gotta find that PC-XM dingus again. Think Tiger? had them at one point.

-MF

godfoot · 19-October-04, 02:30 PM

The XM-PCR has been discontinued because of software that allowed recording of the stream.
I have heard talk of the software vendor in collaboration with another hardware vendor, if I can find my resource on that I wil let you know.

Monsignor Funkibut · 19-October-04, 03:18 PM

Lets kill the revenue stream because of recording?

Oy vey!

(begin type=RANT)
The Digital Rights Management people are gonna have to get something through their collective pointy heads - if its ever decrypted [and it must be so it can be listened to], then its recordable, digitizable and distributable. End of story and nothing changes that.
(end //Rant)

You can still get the XM-PCR on eBay - wonder if there is software from a thirdparty?

-MF

godfoot · 19-October-04, 03:33 PM

Here you go:

http://www.timetraxtech.com/default.asp

15-October-04, 07:57 PM		#1 (permalink)
keat320 Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Radio on Computer Hey guys, I enjoy listening to the radio, but I want to be able to listen to it on my computer. I would like to be able to tune to both Am and FM, and I mean local stations; not internet radio things. How would I accomplish this? Is there a PCI radio card or a 5.25" device that acts as a radio tuner? I haven't had much success finding anything, so any help would be greatly appreciated! Also, did I put this in the right spot? Feel free to move it, Ijust didn't know where else it would go. Thanks!

15-October-04, 10:06 PM		#7 (permalink)
Monsignor Funkibut Master VB Pr'hoe'grammer	Fm My wife is a huge fan of FM on computer D-Link made a USB one - it's no longer supported. I even wrote a VB6 front-end for the thing. Reveal made one Packard Bell made one maybe under the Acer name No xp drivers tho' Let me scourge I may have one I can sell for cheapsies. -MF

19-October-04, 12:52 PM		#8 (permalink)
Monsignor Funkibut Master VB Pr'hoe'grammer	No news I checked my stash and theyre gone - musta left with a whole bunch of ISA boards I sold one of the other pimps. No real loss tho as they were FM only and no XP drivers. In fact, I don't think ANYBODY supports AM on the PC ... FM, XM, but no AM. Is there a frequency issue or just no perceived demand? I know some people would like to time-shift AM stuff.... Anyhow... -MF

19-October-04, 02:14 PM		#11 (permalink)
Monsignor Funkibut Master VB Pr'hoe'grammer	Griffin Boy Griffin makes nice stuff - Ive been lusting for a PowerMate knob for sometime. All Griffin stuff is pricey tho - I just dont have a good reason for the PowerMate. I'll let my homeboys know about RadioShark .... Now I gotta find that PC-XM dingus again. Think Tiger? had them at one point. -MF

19-October-04, 03:18 PM		#13 (permalink)
Monsignor Funkibut Master VB Pr'hoe'grammer	Recording? Lets kill the revenue stream because of recording? Oy vey! (begin type=RANT) The Digital Rights Management people are gonna have to get something through their collective pointy heads - if its ever decrypted [and it must be so it can be listened to], then its recordable, digitizable and distributable. End of story and nothing changes that. (end //Rant) You can still get the XM-PCR on eBay - wonder if there is software from a thirdparty? -MF

15-October-04, 09:04 PM		#3 (permalink)
lilbowser Apex Techie I	Here you go The radioshark as a plus it is not just a radio but a radio tivo

15-October-04, 09:25 PM		#4 (permalink)
keat320 Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Ah thank you so much! I'm really looking into that, but is there anything else that might be a little less expensive and a computer component (pci card, 5.25" device, etc)? Thank you so much for that link, tho!

15-October-04, 09:46 PM		#6 (permalink)
corruptjoker Decept-Hoe-Con	have you ever heard of a new q platinum?

19-October-04, 01:36 PM		#9 (permalink)
lilbowser Apex Techie I	The Radioshark http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/radioshark/ does both am and fm

19-October-04, 01:58 PM		#10 (permalink)
Cyno01 Apex Tech God	The AIW 9600XT has a radio in addition to a TV tuner. I almost went with that, but then i realized i only ever listened to one station that i wouldn't be able to get out here anyway and went with the 9800Pro.

19-October-04, 02:30 PM		#12 (permalink)
godfoot A George Orwell fan...sorta	The XM-PCR has been discontinued because of software that allowed recording of the stream. I have heard talk of the software vendor in collaboration with another hardware vendor, if I can find my resource on that I wil let you know.

19-October-04, 03:33 PM		#14 (permalink)
godfoot A George Orwell fan...sorta	Here you go: http://www.timetraxtech.com/default.asp

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