Archive for the 'radio stations' Category

What HD radio stations are only available through an HD tuner?

Are there any radio stations that can only be heard through an HD radio tuner? Or is HD radio just all the same channels but in higher sound quality?
I live in Detroit, but what about other cities, like LA, NY?
Just about all of us are running subchannels. In Detroit, you have quite a variety of [...]

What are the most famous and most listened radio stations in London ?

I want to improve my english (the London accent), so I want to listen radio stations where I can hear programmes about, politics, economy, society, lifestyle, etc. (especially in the morning).
I hear every day BBC London (good breakfast programmes) but I suppose there are other radio stations like this one.
Thank you !
BBC Radio 4, [...]

Is it possible to listen to NYC radio stations after moving to another state?

I’m currently living around the NYC area, and I’m a huge WPLJ, KTU, and Z100 fan. However, it looks like I’m going to be moving to Florida. I understand that there are similar stations, but I can’t really bring myself to part with them. Is there a way, using XM or Sirius [...]

What are good alternative rock radio stations in the Boston area?

Do you know of any good alternative rock radio stations in the Boston area that play bands like the Foo Fighters and A day to Remember?
theres 101.7 FM for alternative
modern rock and top 40 is 98.5
another rock station is 104.1 FM and 107.3.

Why do radio stations interfere with each other?

I’ve noticed that certain radio stations will have interference with others in close proximity to them. For example, 88.9 will have interference from 88.8, but why? If they’re both separate frequencies, how could they interfere with each other?
Radio stations are assigned frequencies which *aren’t* supposed to interfere with each other. (Also, if I’m not mistaken, [...]

What are some popular radio stations that teens listen to in Hawaii?

I want to find some music that teens listen to in Hawaii, that have the hawaiian mix to rap, hip, alternative rock ect. Can anyone from Hawaii tell me what are some popular radio stations teens listen to in Hawaii?
It’s a big state…where in HI?

Why is there never any major techno radio stations?

I always wondered why there is never any major radio stations for techno/dance music. It seems like a catagory in itself to me. I am planning on studying broadcasting in college and want to become a radio station dj. I just always wondered if people would listen to a techno radio station or why there [...]

How do I set radio stations on to the channels in a Vauxhall corsa?

I’ve just bought a Vauxhall Corsa and I’m struggling with the radio as I cant seem to set the channels 1-6 to different radio stations so it is easier to change from one radio station to another. Can anyone please help
With the majority of modern car radios, you tune to a station you want, [...]

Do the radio stations produce the commercials? Or does a separate studio do that?

I was wondering if the radio stations have voice talents that create the commercials for people who want to advertise. Or does another studio do the recording and then give it to the radio station to play?
I wasn’t sure if the radio station was a one stop shop or if I need to find [...]

How do radio stations calculate the amount of listeners?

I was wondering how do radio stations calculate the amount of people listening to their station. Is it just how strong the pull is on the signal, or is there a precise way of calculating listeners?
A company called Arbitron uses sampling to determine radio ratings.