I know that we have TV stations, actual buildings where the broadcast originates, and if you're not getting a clear signal on a radio frequency you might say "try another channel" on a walkie-talkie. But when it comes to the device in your home and you want to alter the signal coming in, you "change the channel" on the TV and you "change the station" on the radio. Why these terms for these devices?
posted by Pastor of Muppets on Apr 11, 2013 - 9 answers

When I was a teenager in the 1980's, I noticed that if I turned the radio dial on my FM radio all the way to the end, I picked up this weird transmission of repeating tones. [more inside]
posted by smoothvirus on Jul 23, 2010 - 12 answers

I'm looking for a high quality online radio station that plays Johann Johannsson, Max Richter, Olafur Arnalds, Stafraen Hakon, Yann Tiersen, Sigur Ros, and the like? [more inside]
posted by jonj on Mar 28, 2010 - 5 answers

seeking a bargain priced ipod clock radio + charging station [more inside]
posted by jcdill on Aug 4, 2009 - 6 answers

Trying to find "internet radio station in a box". It is a audio CD set that includes sweeps, liners, and buildable station IDs. I had a bookmark for it until my laptop went up in flames, now I cant find the site to buy it from... Help?
posted by er1c on May 2, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm looking for the audio equivalent of YouTube. That is, where can I post and share radio interviews at no cost? [more inside]
posted by jurczyk on Feb 18, 2008 - 8 answers

Are there any radio stations that can be heard in the SF Bay Area that play similar music style to STAR 98.7 in L.A.? [more inside]
posted by beammeup4 on Jun 1, 2006 - 6 answers

After spending most of the morning trying to get decent web coverage of the space launch, I must ask: what are some reliable Internet news radio stations?
posted by casarkos on Jun 21, 2004 - 2 answers