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If you are experiencing drop-outs or inconsistant connections, try
one of the other audio links. Some Internet connections do not have the bandwidth to support the full stream.
If the problems continue, almost all cases are solved by using
the "Medium Bandwidth" link.
Use the "Low Bandwidth" link as a last resort.
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Because we are streaming audio in high quality,
the
Foundation recommends using
this website's built-in player, Winamp or iTunes.
Click here to download Winamp.
Click here to download iTunes.
If you are using something else
as your
default player, you may need to upgrade
your current
player in order to listen.
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Windows Media Player cannot stream .PLS
files directly so, if you prefer to use
Windows Media Player,
you will need to
download the plug-in here.
It's called "Open PLS in WMP" and is a
small, simple install.
(Be aware that your version of
Media Player may
not stream
artist name or song title.)
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SJMF Radio broadcasts in several different formats.
We do this to provide the best possible match to the equipment you may be using.
Here is a quick explanation of each feed.
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Clicking "
Click to Listen (Built-in Player)"
will open a player that is built in to our radio software.
The built-in player is based on Windows Media Player
so obviously it will not
work with MACs.
Please note, this link will connect you to the first
available
audio feed regardless of your bandwidth.
Because of this, it is possible
this player may fail for you.
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"Low Bandwidth"
means the streams
are broadcast at less than half the rates
that CDs
are recorded - that is 22k at 32k bits.
This feed does not sound quite as good as the other
options
but most networks
can sustain the throughput.
Also, this feed is Mono rather than Stereo.
Use this when all others fail.
Clicking "
Low Bandwidth Users"
will open your
default audio player and
connect you to the 22/32 feed.
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"Medium Bandwidth"
means the streams
are broadcast at half the rates that CDs
are recorded - that is 24k at 64k bits.
This feed sounds better but does not sound
quite as good as the next two
options.
Clicking "
Mobile Phone Users"
will open your
default audio player and
connect you to the 24/64 feed.
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"CD Transparent"
means just that - the streams
are broadcast at the same rates in which CDs
are recorded - that is 44.1k at 128k bits.
Clicking "
Click to Listen (Flash Player)"
will open a Flash based player
Clicking "
Click to Listen" will open your
default
audio player.
Clicking "
MAC Users! Click to Listen "
will open your
default
MAC audio player.
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"aacPlus"
means the streams
are broadcast at the same rates in which CDs
are recorded - that is 44.1k at 128k bits but are optimized for audio streaming.
We have this feed setup using "aacPlusv2". It provides great audio quality and handles low bandwidth connections much better.
Clicking " 
Click to Listen in aacPlus"
will open your
default
audio player. Not all players support aacPlus so you may need to upgrade to WinAmp, iTunes or similar.
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"CD Hi-Res"
means the streams
are broadcast at much higher rates than CDs
are recorded - that is 48.0k at 320k bits.
This feed sounds much better but requires a
fast connection.
Clicking " 
Click to Listen in Hi-Res 320k"
will open your
default
audio player but requires
a high speed connection. This feed will be
erratic and possibly
fail if you do not have
the bandwidth to support it - but, man, does it
sound good!
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If you wish to listen on your cell phone, iPod or iPhone, there are several programs you
can choose from.
For the iPod and iPhone, the
Foundation recommends
Internet RadioBOX.
You can find it in the App Store.
For Blackberry, Java based phones such as Motorola
and several others,
you can download RadioBee here.
Once installed, you can search Shoutcast (we are
listed under 'College')
OR
1.) Go to Favorites
2.) Hit Edit and then the + sign
3.) Enter http://99.169.52.137:80 for the Main Feed.
(Those users who are on the Edge network will experience
drop-outs. The Edge network is not capable of sustaining the
throughput required to stream the signal we are providing.
This is not a problem with the station.
Check with your cell provider for availability of 3G or 4G.
If you do have trouble playing the station over
your cell device, enter
http://99.169.52.137:90
for the Cell Phone Feed.
There is also a link on the Radio Playing page that will
directly connect your cell phone to that address. This
link provides a feed running half the throughput of
our standard feed and most mobile networks
can sustain this feed.)
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Send your questions and suggestions to radio@stjosephmusicfoundation.org.
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Click here
to listen to the Live Station with the
built-in player and to view current Radio stats.