JoeFM Houston and TVJoe.net

[JoeFM1]

Well, folks, things have been moving along. Today, a third party (who at this time prefers not to be named) became half owner of "JoeFM Houston" (JoeFM.net). The stream quality has been upgraded to 128 mbs, the library of classic hits (70s, 80s & 90s) increased to over 5000 songs, and the number of listener slots increased. The stream no longer requires a special player. Of course you can listen via JoeFM.net, but a better option is to click this link; it will play it right in your Chrome or Firefox browser. Also, most of the newer Android phones will open it with the standard Android music player. Not sure about Apple iphones...

http://9213.live.streamtheworld.com/SAM07AAC065_SC

As noted in an earlier thread, a couple months back the FCC encouraged me to experiment with new uses for TV Band "white space." I purchased a digital modulator capable of generating an RF signal on channel 6.1 (standard definition video and audio) that, with a bit of amplification, can be received and decoded by ordinary digital TVs. Unfortunately, to keep such an unlicensed broadcast "legal," the antenna cannot emit more than 4 watts effective radiated power from a maximum height of 100 feet. Using a J-pole antenna cut for frequency, at a height of 50 feet, I found the range -- tested using a small Emerson TV with dollar store rabbit ears - was a little over one mile. Folks might be able to pull it in further away with a good outdoor antenna, but most of those on the market nowadays aren't big enough to effectively cover the VHF Low band. So yes, it is possible to legally create a TV station that will serve a neighborhood. However, the cost to do it is prohibitive...

A long time ago somebody suggested I rent a subchannel from one of the local broadcasters. Looks like that may be my best option...

 

[DJboutit3]

15.6 is available there is contact info in the screen but the video quality of all of 15 is crap for just audio it might work fine

 

[davideduardo]

Well, folks, things have been moving along. Today, a third party (who at this time prefers not to be named) became half owner of "JoeFM Houston" (JoeFM.net). The stream quality has been upgraded to 128 mbs, the library of classic hits increased to over 5000 songs, and the number of listener slots increased.

The quality is quite acceptable for this sort of stream. It would be useful to include the song artist and title IDs on the stream at JoeFM.net as a lot of the songs are not familiar to me. When I listened, the first three songs were totally unfamiliar to me, and I would have liked to have known what they were!

 

[jras20]

The quality is quite acceptable for this sort of stream. It would be useful to include the song artist and title IDs on the stream at JoeFM.net as a lot of the songs are not familiar to me. When I listened, the first three songs were totally unfamiliar to me, and I would have liked to have known what they were!

If you got a smart phone or tablet, Shazam is a great app for finding song titles and lyrics!

 

[JoeFM1]

The quality is quite acceptable for this sort of stream. It would be useful to include the song artist and title IDs on the stream at JoeFM.net as a lot of the songs are not familiar to me. When I listened, the first three songs were totally unfamiliar to me, and I would have liked to have known what they were!

Done. The song being played and list of recently played can now be seen on the www.JoeFM.net website. Only problem is that this list window is flash based. It doesn't always update without refreshing the browser. It also won't show up on most phones. An APP is being put together for phones....