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Former Outlaw 92.5 listeners: Check this out

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dannysrq

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I know this is the Tampa Bay Radio Board, but I wanted to let other former 92.5 listeners know that there are two channels on satellite radio that have similar formats as the old Outlaw (although with MUCH more variety):

XM Radio Ch. 12: Cross-Country

Sirius Ch. 36: Outlaw Country

Peace.
 
> I know this is the Tampa Bay Radio Board, but I wanted to
> let other former 92.5 listeners know that there are two
> channels on satellite radio that have similar formats as the
> old Outlaw (although with MUCH more variety):
>
> XM Radio Ch. 12: Cross-Country
>
> Sirius Ch. 36: Outlaw Country
>
> Peace.
>

Too bad the audio on them sound like really bad MP3's
 
So, it sounds like IBOC (HD Radio), huh?


> > I know this is the Tampa Bay Radio Board, but I wanted to
> > let other former 92.5 listeners know that there are two
> > channels on satellite radio that have similar formats as
> the
> > old Outlaw (although with MUCH more variety):
> >
> > XM Radio Ch. 12: Cross-Country
> >
> > Sirius Ch. 36: Outlaw Country
> >
> > Peace.
> >
>
> Too bad the audio on them sound like really bad MP3's
>
 
> > I know this is the Tampa Bay Radio Board, but I wanted to
> > let other former 92.5 listeners know that there are two
> > channels on satellite radio that have similar formats as
> the
> > old Outlaw (although with MUCH more variety):
> >
> > XM Radio Ch. 12: Cross-Country
> >
> > Sirius Ch. 36: Outlaw Country
> >
> > Peace.
> >
>
> Too bad the audio on them sound like really bad MP3's
>

Damn dude... all that poster was doing was suggesting an alternative for former Outlaw listeners. Last I checked, 98 Rock does not play country music. Are you ripping these channels specificly or taking a shot at satellite radio in general? Because if it's the latter, you're way off base man. Most music channels on both services sound excellent to the average listener. And, depending on your personal set up, audio quality can vary. Can't say the same about most FMs. And don't serve me up the "HD radio is coming" garbage... Just because it sounds better doesn't mean your programming is. Too little, too late.
 
What XM connection do you have.

"Too bad the audio on them sound like really bad MP3's"

My XM sounds great and I listen to Cross Country on occasion. Are you using the FM transmitter? I've had people tell me that they don't like the sound via that route. I have a converter ($50) that runs the signal into 87.9 MHZ. It's better than FM, but not as good as CD.

Either way, Cross Country is Outlawish but better.
 
Re: Former Outlaw 92.5 listeners: Check this out

> "Too bad the audio on them sound like really bad MP3's"
>

Medlin is just bitter because terrestrial radio is becoming obsolete. Guys like him should stop trashing satellite and start making their radio stations listenable.
 
Re: What XM connection do you have.

In case you didnt notice, but your XM converter IS FM radio if you are listening to it on 87.9. It is using the exact same radio that you would listen to any other Tampa area station with maybe the following difference.
Most car radios blend to mono even with a fairly strong signal. So, even though your stereo lite is lit, there is a very good chance you are listening only to mono. Nothing you can do about it. Its a way most car radios can deal with things like multi path and intermod. The XM converter will give the radio a very strong signal

The best way is a direct audio connection to the amplifier in your car. If you have a remote CD player, you can install an adapter and listen to the audio direct without going thru either the tape deck or FM radio section. If you ever listen this way, you will really notice the difference.

I agree, XM has a sound to it that is hard to explain. I find that I cant listen to it for very long because of the artifacts. Same thing happens when I've tried to listen to WUSF's HD signal. WFLA's HD is even worse. It depends on your ears, I guess.

You cant strip away 90% of the content and try to artificially put it back in the receiver.


> "Too bad the audio on them sound like really bad MP3's"
>
> My XM sounds great and I listen to Cross Country on
> occasion. Are you using the FM transmitter? I've had people
> tell me that they don't like the sound via that route. I
> have a converter ($50) that runs the signal into 87.9 MHZ.
> It's better than FM, but not as good as CD.
>
> Either way, Cross Country is Outlawish but better.
>
 
Re: Former Outlaw 92.5 listeners: Check this out

> > "Too bad the audio on them sound like really bad MP3's"
> >
>
> Medlin is just bitter because terrestrial radio is becoming
> obsolete. Guys like him should stop trashing satellite and
> start making their radio stations listenable.
>

If you guys are so much into satellite radio, what are you doing on this board?

Go listen to that and leave the posters here alone. Your points are well taken, but enoughs enough...

I'm not knocking that medium, but this is about terrestrial radio stations, whether you like it or not....
 
Re: Former Outlaw 92.5 listeners: Check this out

> > > "Too bad the audio on them sound like really bad MP3's"
> > >
> >
> > Medlin is just bitter because terrestrial radio is
> becoming
> > obsolete. Guys like him should stop trashing satellite
> and
> > start making their radio stations listenable.
> >
>
> If you guys are so much into satellite radio, what are you
> doing on this board?
>
> Go listen to that and leave the posters here alone. Your
> points are well taken, but enoughs enough...
>
> I'm not knocking that medium, but this is about terrestrial
> radio stations, whether you like it or not....
>

Enough's enough? Come on now... I don't think this board is at all suffering from the satellite radio cheerleaders. As for me, well I listen to both and still have opinions on Tampa Bay AM/FM radio when warrented. I won't go as far as calling it "obsolete", but I will say satellite is finding it's niche and audience among those who are displaced by changing local AM/FM stations. Prime examples are stations like Outlaw and WGUL who's sound continues on satellite (at least on XM in the form of Sunny-24). Thanks to the posters who agreed with my point and I hope Medlin realizes that I'm not the only one that feels that way. Local radio will lose listeners to satellite for formats that don't exist there anymore. Plain and simple. All this post was noting was where listeners that liked that music might find it.
 
Re: Former Outlaw 92.5 listeners: Check this out

> If you guys are so much into satellite radio, what are you
> doing on this board?
>
> Go listen to that and leave the posters here alone. Your
> points are well taken, but enoughs enough...
>
> I'm not knocking that medium, but this is about terrestrial
> radio stations, whether you like it or not....

This discussion began as information on alternate music outlets for displaced fans of Outlaw 92.5. I wasn't the one who brought up satellite radio. I'm here because I'm a fan of radio, period. And, I'm sad to see radio in the condition that it is. Radio's current condition is why I have satellite radio.

While this may be a radio board, should it be a "trash satellite radio" board?
Again, I believe that radio guys like Medlin need to stop trashing satellite radio. Do you read posts from anybody on this board really applauding the content on his station? I want to see terrestrial radio reinvent itself and succeed in the face of new threats, such as satellite radio, Ipods, etc. For that to happen, radio guys like Medlin need to stop living in denial about satellite, and start focusing on what it takes for terrestrial radio to become relevant again.
 
Re: What XM connection do you have.

> In case you didnt notice, but your XM converter IS FM radio
> if you are listening to it on 87.9. It is using the exact
> same radio that you would listen to any other Tampa area
> station with maybe the following difference.

This is why more people should just buy an AUX connector for their satellite radios. Pumps the signal right in and it sounds great.
 
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