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Podcasting, satellite, internet and broadcast: it’s all RADIO to us

We, your humble Radio Survivors, are unabashed fans of broadcast radio. That much should be clear to anyone who peruses our site. But we hope that readers also see that we don’t limit ourselves to the AM, FM and shortwave … finish reading Podcasting, satellite, internet and broadcast: it’s all RADIO to us

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Reports and tweets say Libyan protestors are taking over radio stations

Right now it is very difficult to get confirmed news out of Libya due to the internet and phones being restricted and foreign journalists being kept out. Twitter is alive with reports from Libya, but with all the re-tweeting it’s … finish reading Reports and tweets say Libyan protestors are taking over radio stations

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BBC’s Five Live radio airing wall-to-wall Libya coverage

Right now there are strong indications that the Libyan government of Muammar Qaddafi may be pulling back. There are reports from Benghazi that government forces have withdrawn and Libyan ambassadors to countries like China and India resigning. The BBC’s Five … finish reading BBC’s Five Live radio airing wall-to-wall Libya coverage

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Egyptian radio DJ returns to work after Mubarak steps down

The New York Times features a short video piece on an Egyptian Top 40 DJ, Mohamed Safi, who is now returning to work after being away to join the protests in Tahrih Square. On his playlist for the first show … finish reading Egyptian radio DJ returns to work after Mubarak steps down

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New AT&T data plans threaten to stunt the growth of mobile internet radio

Last week AT&T announced that new smartphone customers will no longer be eligible for the unlimited data plans that current customers enjoy. Instead, two somewhat less expensive plans will be available. For $15 new customers may download 200 MB of … finish reading New AT&T data plans threaten to stunt the growth of mobile internet radio

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WOXY Abruptly Goes Offline; Streaming Ain’t Cheap

I–along with many other online radio fans–was surprised to learn this morning that online indie rock station WOXY abruptly shut down its live stream this morning. The only explanation was a short blurb on their website blaming “current economic realities … finish reading WOXY Abruptly Goes Offline; Streaming Ain’t Cheap

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14,420 Radio Stations in the US

At the end of last month the FCC released its tallies for the total number of broadcast stations in the US as of Sept. 31, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2009. When you see the big number of 14,420 full-service radio … finish reading 14,420 Radio Stations in the US

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What does the iPad mean for radio?

Already some of us have been listening to live streaming internet radio on our mobile devices, like iPhones and Blackberries. But, as I argued last month, the experience still doesn’t quite add up to true mobile internet radio, especially because … finish reading What does the iPad mean for radio?

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Radio-Themed Book Art Exhibit and Vintage Radio Print Ads

It’s hard for me to resist the lure of vintage books and I was pleased to see that our friend Feliks Banel posted a online exhibit called Radio with Pictures: Iconic Cover Art from Books about Radio on his I … finish reading Radio-Themed Book Art Exhibit and Vintage Radio Print Ads

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Radio at CES: Hype for HD Radio, but price is still the biggest barrier

Amazon.com Widgets I keep reading all this hype about how HD Radio is the big audio deal at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, yet I fail to quite see what’s so exciting. Sure, there are some new models of HD … finish reading Radio at CES: Hype for HD Radio, but price is still the biggest barrier

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