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We will be broadcasting from International Village from 3 to 11 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18 to Thursday, Aug. 20. At other times, the stream will be down (or may be live for testing purposes).
To listen during broadcast hours, click on this link: http://listen.lightningfm.org:8000/listen.pls
It's an MP3 stream which should work in Winamp, iTunes, Quicktime, RealPlayer and other popular media players. It's also been tested --- and seems to work --- with popular brands of cell phones that can support streaming media. Sorry --- we can't guarantee it will work with your computer, and we can't provide technical support.
If the stream doesn't open:
If the stream doesn't open when you click the link, then open your streaming player (Winamp, iTunes, Quicktime, RealPlayer, etc.) manually.
Then select the option that allows you to "Open Stream" or "Open URL" and either "cut and paste" the above information, or manually type in the URL: http://listen.lightningfm.org:8000/listen.pls
If the stream goes down:
We are using a broadband wi-fi network to connect to the Internet from Renzie Park. At times, the connection could go down, and the stream will disappear. If that happens, disconnect, wait a few minutes, and try reconnecting.
Bring a portable radio!
If you're coming to International Village, then bring a portable AM or FM radio with you and listen along! We'll be using low-power "Part 15" transmitters on 88.9 FM or 1640 AM that should cover Stephen Barry Field.
And make sure to stop by the Lightning FM/Tube City Online booth --- we're to the right of the main stage, along Eden Park Boulevard. And we'll see you at the Village!
I listened online, sounded great tonite, Good job guys!
Adam - August 18, 2009
You’re clearly keeping it legal. Where the signal became available, around the tank between the park and the Penn State campus, it was sharp and clear. For some reason, Johnstown’s WFRJ 88.9 is coming in stronger even than usual this week. Equally, I was getting Turnpike radio far south of where I usually start getting it. Could your signals, even as modified as they had to be, somehow amplify other co-channel signals?
Does it matter? - August 20, 2009
D.I.M., it’s possible, theoretically. But I suspect it’s actually caused by the hot, hazy weather this week — summer time is notorious for causing FM signals to “skip.” I’ve gotten FM signals from California on hot August afternoons. (!!!)
Not sure about those AM TIS stations, but it might be the same thing.
We had a professional engineer check the antennae, and he was very insistent that we not exceed FCC guidelines. As long as we confine the signals to Renzie, I think we’re OK.
Webmaster - August 20, 2009
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