I don't know who is using 88.4 there, but your on-air program sounds
awful. My guess is you are playing VERY low bitrate mp3 files. The
phasing and anti-aliasing effects are hideously obvious. Add to this
the distortion that is occurring most of the time, probably due to
over-modulation, and you have something that's really bad to listen to.
I am posting this not to criticise, but for your benefit so that you
may improve your operation.

Hi Andy, if only you had emailed me yesterday! I just today ordered
one from down the line.

Thanks heaps for your offer though. You're a legend!

Mike

--- In LPFM_Radio@..., "piratefm2007"
<piratefm2007@...> wrote:
>
> --- In LPFM_Radio@..., "Michael Rowse" <mike@> wrote:
>
>
>
> >Hi Micheal,
>
> I have an antenna that will do, do you still need one, let me know.
>
> Andy Archer Pirate FM
>
>
>
>
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > On February the 28th we are braodcasting a concert from a park in
> > Howick and are looking to borrow an antenna tuned to 107.7 for the
> event.
> >
> > Thanks to Robert from Mountainside FM we have use of a TX for the day,
> > but are still searching for an antenna.
> >
> > If you think you are able to help us out at all, please let me know.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Michael Rowse
> > Station Manager
> > Howick Village Radio 88.1fm
> >
>

--- In LPFM_Radio@..., "Michael Rowse" <mike@...> wrote:



>Hi Micheal,

I have an antenna that will do, do you still need one, let me know.

Andy Archer Pirate FM




> Hi everyone,
>
> On February the 28th we are braodcasting a concert from a park in
> Howick and are looking to borrow an antenna tuned to 107.7 for the
event.
>
> Thanks to Robert from Mountainside FM we have use of a TX for the day,
> but are still searching for an antenna.
>
> If you think you are able to help us out at all, please let me know.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Michael Rowse
> Station Manager
> Howick Village Radio 88.1fm
>

#################################
# TSOLPFMBI: Practical Workshop #
#################################

J-Pole construction workshop #2, Tuesday 20th January 2009 at 6pm
=================================================================

Greetings to all LPFM folk, and HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's time to get
things moving for the 2009 year. We hope you have had a great Festive
Season break, and are managing to maintain your interest in LPFM
broadcasting despite the current economic climate.


Now, here is a reminder that The Society Of Low Power FM Broadcasters
Incorporated is holding a second J-Pole Antenna construction evening
on Tuesday 20th January 2009 at 6pm at the Auckland VHF Group club
rooms in Mount Roskill.

Here is a list of interested participants:

Francis Thompson, Waimate 88.1FM (flying up for the occasion)
Bob Dyer, TLC Radio Napier
Robert Dew, TLC Radio Otahuhu
Martyn Seay, Associate member, Point Chevalier
Denis Wadsworth, 106.7 New Plymouth
Dave Dingley, Spider 107.5
Patrick Casey, Hope City FM 106.7
Charles Graves
Owen Dawe (???)
Mark Perry, Mangawhai (???)


While we will be confirming these registrations, and there are a
couple that are in doubt, there is still room for a few more (we
believe twelve is the maximum). So here is THE LAST CALL for anyone
who wishes to participate to reply to me. The CUT OFF DATE IS THURSDAY
15th JANUARY 2009.


The last antenna constructions session cost members $40, and
non-members - $68. We expect the charges to be similar for the next
session, but will depend on the cost of the materials, which are being
sourced by Les Dixon (hence the cut off date). Payment will be
required before construction begins - we will accept your money at the
session.


Reply to this email if you wish to participate. For those listed
above, I'm emailing you separately.


BRgd,
Peter Shaw
Secretary
The Society of Low Power FM Broadcasters Incorporated
Auckland
New Zealand

no im not drunk, not yet anyways, forgot the real details, Jamie
Strange is the guy, go see his site and sounds here:
http://www.jamiestrange.com/

Again, many thx The Pirate

A young guy with a band has approached me to get his album heard over
pirate, i said hell yes, ive heard him before, anyone want his demo cd
just ask and supply a address and ill post you one, i back NZ music to
the max and ask all to do the same, happy 2009 to you all,  The Pirate

Hi everyone,

On February the 28th we are braodcasting a concert from a park in
Howick and are looking to borrow an antenna tuned to 107.7 for the event.

Thanks to Robert from Mountainside FM we have use of a TX for the day,
but are still searching for an antenna.

If you think you are able to help us out at all, please let me know.

Cheers,

Michael Rowse
Station Manager
Howick Village Radio 88.1fm

Ross,
thank you for this warning note." Spam emails like this will not be
tolerated.  Any further off-topic emails like this will result in your email
address being banned" .   It was intended for my friend Russell who has no
relationship what so ever with LPFM...  surely it was obvious this had
happened in error. !!!   If you have never made a mistake then feel free to
ban me from the group.   Because I made a mistake and hit the wrong key I
have received some rude and intolerant emails strangely only from the
etherised world of radio.  Quite frankly I don't need them.

Have a Peace filled Christ mas

Allen

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>
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>
> Spam emails like this will not be tolerated.  Any further off-topic emails
> like this will result in your email address being banned.

>
> From: LPFM_Radio@... [mailto:LPFM_Radio@...]
> On Behalf Of Allen Little
> Sent: Tuesday, 23 December 2008 3:40 p.m.
> To: LPFM_Radio@...
> Subject: [LPFM] SUPERAntiSpyware. Free Adware, Spyware and Malware
> Protection for your PC
>
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>
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Cc: Brian Miller ; Wayne Wedderspoon ; Toby Farmer ; Jeff Hicks ; Chris Brennan

Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 9:39 AM

Subject: FW: LPFM Update

Hi Alan,

 

I regret to have to inform you that in spite of the considerable amount of work that has gone into finalising calculations that would enable the upgrade of the LPFM GUL to 1 watt the task has yet to be completed.  As a consequence it will not be possible to publish the revised GUL prior to Christmas.

 

I will review the work required on the upgrade both within this Ministry and with CAA and advise further on a proposed publication date for early in 2009.

 

Best wishes for Christmas.

 

Sincerely,

 

Dave

 

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Subject: Re: LPFM Update

Greetings David

many thanks. I look forward to completion of this work.  Please can you let me know when final decisions are made and relative effective timeframe.

Sincerely

Allen  

 

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To: vision@...

Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 12:58 PM

Subject: FW: LPFM Update

Attention Alan Little

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From: David Robinson
Sent: Monday, 17 November 2008 12:56 p.m.
To: 'Allen Little '
Cc: Jeff Hicks; Brian Miller
Subject: LPFM Update

Hi Alan,

 

I have been working to finish the calculations necessary so that we can publish about the end on this month.  As part of the process I have today had discussions with Airways and CAA to confirm the rules required for the coordination calculations in regard to the separation required between FMBC and LPFM transmitters and aeroplane landing routes and also in regard to the extent of the area where those calculations are required.

 

ACC, the regulatory authority for the safety of things aeronautical, will write to us confirming those discussions and I am please to report that we have had no unexpected pronouncements.  In effect this means we have been doing the right things to date.  There is one area where our previous thoughts had been adjusted and that was in relation to clearances close to landing routes calculations required for LPFM transmitters.  I will undertake analysis tomorrow to see what effect this on our coordination processes.  I am expecting the effects to be minimal.

 

Should everything go to plan we should be able publish a new GUL mid December.  I will advise if this timing can not be met.

 

Regards

 

Dave

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--- In LPFM_Radio@..., "advancedtrack" <jason.webb@...>
wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> We are setting up a LPFM station in Auckland. The antenna will be
> located somewhere on the North Shore (between Torbay and Takapuna
> subject to availability of location to mount the antenna).
>
> I would prefer, as a group the LPFM community choose a freq for us to
> use so to limit any interference that may be caused.
>
> For the immediate time frame, to know if the lower or upper band (in
> the LPFM) is more suitable as the dipole needs to be cut in either
> band shortly.
>
> Many Thanks for input.
>
> I am currently downloading the documents for the LPFM Society and will
> review them with the goal of joining next week.
>
> Regards
> Jason Webb
>


Your best option is to do some local reception testing and determine
the most suitable frequency to use based on your results. That's all
that anyone else will do for you as there are no detailed coverage
maps based on existing stations due to them not being registered and
the fact they change so often.

Hello,

We are setting up a LPFM station in Auckland. The antenna will be
located somewhere on the North Shore (between Torbay and Takapuna
subject to availability of location to mount the antenna).

I would prefer, as a group the LPFM community choose a freq for us to
use so to limit any interference that may be caused.

For the immediate time frame, to know if the lower or upper band (in
the LPFM) is more suitable as the dipole needs to be cut in either
band shortly.

Many Thanks for input.

I am currently downloading the documents for the LPFM Society and will
review them with the goal of joining next week.

Regards
Jason Webb

----- Original Message -----

From: Peter Shaw

To: LPFM_Radio@...

Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 11:28 PM

Subject: [LPFM] TSOLPFMBI: Practical Workshop: a 2nd J-Pole construction session

TSOLPFMBI: Practical Workshop: a 2nd J-Pole construction session
================================================================

PLANNED FOR TUESDAY 20TH JANUARY 2009.

Greetings to all LPFM folk!

The Society Of Low Power FM Broadcasters Incorporated is planning on
holding a second J-Pole Antenna construction evening following
expressions of interest from a number of folk.

At our first Executive Committee Meeting held Tuesday 25th November
2008, we decided to set Tuesday 20th January 2009 as the date on which
to hold it. We plan to hold our second Executive Committee Meeting the
preceding Tuesday, rather than combine the two events, as our first
construction session on Tuesday 19th February 2008 followed on from a
meeting, and we ran short of time. We would look to get underway as
early as possible, say 6 pm.

At this stage I have expressions of interest from:

Robert Dew
Francis Thompson
Martyn Seay
Denis Wadsworth
Mark and Maureen Perry
Dave Dingley
Patrick Casey

We will probably have to set a limit of, say ten to twelve
registrants, so here is a call to you all for expressions of interest.

The last antenna constructions session cost members $40, and
non-members - $68. We expect the charges to be similar for the next
session, but will depend on the cost of the materials. Payment will be
required before construction begins.

There are other plans/projects in the pipeline, so stand by for
further announcements!

BRgd,
Peter Shaw
Secretary
The Society of Low Power FM Broadcasters Incorporated
Auckland
New Zealand

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TSOLPFMBI: Practical Workshop: a 2nd J-Pole construction session
================================================================

PLANNED FOR TUESDAY 20TH JANUARY 2009.

Greetings to all LPFM folk!

The Society Of Low Power FM Broadcasters Incorporated is planning on
holding a second J-Pole Antenna construction evening following
expressions of interest from a number of folk.

At our first Executive Committee Meeting held Tuesday 25th November
2008, we decided to set Tuesday 20th January 2009 as the date on which
to hold it. We plan to hold our second Executive Committee Meeting the
preceding Tuesday, rather than combine the two events, as our first
construction session on Tuesday 19th February 2008 followed on from a
meeting, and we ran short of time. We would look to get underway as
early as possible, say 6 pm.

At this stage I have expressions of interest from:

Robert Dew
Francis Thompson
Martyn Seay
Denis Wadsworth
Mark and Maureen Perry
Dave Dingley
Patrick Casey

We will probably have to set a limit of, say ten to twelve
registrants, so here is a call to you all for expressions of interest.

The last antenna constructions session cost members $40, and
non-members - $68. We expect the charges to be similar for the next
session, but will depend on the cost of the materials. Payment will be
required before construction begins.


There are other plans/projects in the pipeline, so stand by for
further announcements!


BRgd,
Peter Shaw
Secretary
The Society of Low Power FM Broadcasters Incorporated
Auckland
New Zealand

Anyone know who is using 108 MHz in Whangarei and running some kind of
religious program on it?

Spot the obvious issue ...

By the way, Ross, great write up in Radio World.  Well done.

JohnP


Quoting Ross Levis <ross@...>:

> I know that our software (StationPlaylist
> <http://www.stationplaylist.com.html/> ) works under Wine on Linux as I've
> tested it myself.  We did make some minor cosmetic changes to resolve an
> issue with Wine.  The Windows Fonts package should be installed otherwise it
> doesn't look so good.  This is available in Ubuntu.  Otherwise it works
> well.
>
>
>
> I doubt you will find a quality automation system which is free.  Others on
> this list can vouch for StationPlaylist, but it's not free.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Ross.
>
>
>
> From: LPFM_Radio@... [mailto:LPFM_Radio@...]
> On Behalf Of Herb
> Sent: Monday, 17 November 2008 10:19 p.m.
> To: LPFM_Radio@...
> Subject: [LPFM] Radio automation under linux...
>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Just curious whether anyone knows of any quality automation software
> for use under linux? I've checked the repositories in Ubuntu but
> nothing comes up...
>
> I've tried Direttore using the wine patch with only reasonable results.
>
> Any help would be greatly apprieciated.
>
> Herb.
>
>

Hi Herb
I'm running it on one machine running Suse 10.0
and the other two machines are running Ubuntu (8.04 & 8.10)
On the Rivendell wiki it lists repositories you can add to Ubuntu so you
can install using Synaptic or Apt-get etc.

Now mp3 support is available via importing and exporting facilities in
the RDlibrary music database. Natively RD plays PCM wave files but if
you are lucky enough an Audioscience Soundcard, MP2 (a broadcast
standard used by most professional broadcaster) as a storage format is
available.
Using PCM wave for storage is scary because of storage space required.
Hard drives are cheap now. I saw a usb 500 gig portable hard at Dick
Smith for $170 bucks recently. I have a 350 gig drive happily storing
9000 songs. When you consider that is shared between 3 computers its
cheap storage.

The reasons for not making Mp3 direct playing possible is because of
copyright and patent restrictions around the mp3 file. Also the extra
overhead in processer power required to uncompress mp3s so they can be
played directly. There is talk of several hacks of the program so OGG
and MP3 playing is possible but I haven't had it working.
I'm in Dunedin if you want to see it in action.
Cheers
Geoff


Herb wrote:
> Thanks Geoff,
>
> Tell me, does it support MP3's and it looks like a lot of files to
> download from the website.. What is the process for installation?
>
> Also, it says it works for Suse, will it also work for other versions
> of linux such as Ubuntu as well?
>
> Cheers.
>
>

I can vouch for Rivendell. I haven't gone back to Windows since, I don't see
the point.

I don't bother with MP3's though and haven't for years, hard drive space is a
dime a dozen gigs these days. Geoff I think knows more about running mp3's?
Or are you wave as well Geoff?

There's a few using it on Debian/Ubuntu although I haven't tried or figure out
how to install it on them yet.

There's a few pdf's to help with first time installs on SuSE. The support
community (mailing/lists) for it is also top notch in my opinion. It doesn't
officially have support but it's always there. www.paravelsystems.com is a
new thing they are doing to sell Rivendell with support built to order.

Normally you pay for what you get, Rivendell however is the exception. People
find it good enough to run clusters of stations and head ends with it.

Gavin.


On Tuesday 18 November 2008 10:16, Herb wrote:
> Thanks Geoff,
>
> Tell me, does it support MP3's and it looks like a lot of files to
> download from the website.. What is the process for installation?
>
> Also, it says it works for Suse, will it also work for other versions
> of linux such as Ubuntu as well?
>
> Cheers.
>
> --- In LPFM_Radio@..., Geoff Barkman <barknet@...> wrote:
> > Rivendell is awesome
> > I run it in Dunedin. The machine has been up and running onair for 85
> > days now and counting. I've got 3 machines networked together sharing a
> > music database.
> >
> > *Rivendell* is a complete radio broadcast automation solution, with
> > facilities for the acquisition, management, scheduling and playout of
> > audio content. It has all of the features one would expect in a modern,
> > fully-fledged radio automation system, including support for both PCM
> > and MPEG audio encoding, full voicetracking and log customization as
> > well as support for a wide variety of third party software and
>
> hardware.
>
> > As a robust, functionally complete digital audio system for broadcast
> > radio applications, Rivendell uses industry standard components like
>
> the
>
> > GNU/Linux Operating System <http://www.linux.org/>, the AudioScience
>
> HPI
>
> > Driver Architecture <http://www.audioscience.com/> and the MySQL
> > Database Engine <http://www.mysql.org/>. Rivendell is available under
> > the GNU Public License <http://www.fsf.org/licenses/gpl.html>. Further
> > design details are available here
> > <http://www.rivendellaudio.org/Design.html>.
> >
> > *FEATURES and BENEFITS*
> >
> > # A complete GPL'ed radio automation system.
> >
> > # Designed for efficient on-air use, with large, touchscreen-friendly
> > controls.
> >
> > # Up to three full automation logs may be operated from a single
>
> computer.
>
> > # Extensive support for live assist environments, with multiple
>
> SoundPanel
>
> > arrays available at the touch of a finger.
> >
> > # All configuration is done by means of point and click interfaces
>
> -- *no*
>
> > arcane configuration files to edit!
> >
> > # Support for both PCM16 and MPEG Layer 2 audio formats (MPEG Layer 2
> > support requires the use of select sound cards available from
> > AudioScience Inc.). <http://www.audioscience.com/>
> >
> > # Full support for both analog and AES3 digital audio interfaces, using
> > high-quality audio adapters manufactured by AudioScience Inc.
> > <http://www.audioscience.com/> and the JACK Audio Connection Kit
> > <http://jackit.sourceforge.net/>.
> >
> > # Designed by radio broadcasters, for radio broadcasters.
> >
> > # Completely free and open -- no dongles, unlock codes, software
>
> keys or
>
> > other arbitrary limitations.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *RELEASE STATUS*
> >
> > Rivendell is feature-complete and on the air at many radio stations
> > world wide. A comprehensive operations manual is available on the
> > Rivendell download page
> > <http://www.rivendellaudio.org/rivendell/download.shtml>, and a
> > technical and administration guide currently in preparation.
> >
> >
> >
> > *TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS*
> >
> > Rivendell runs on the GNU/Linux operating system, and is available
>
> under
>
> > the GNU Public License <http://www.fsf.org/licenses/gpl.html>. It
> > currently supports operation using the full line of ASI Audio Adapters
> > available from AudioScience Inc <http://www.audioscience.com/> as well
> > as the Jack Audio Connection Kit <http://jackit.sourceforge.net/>.
> >
> > *Recommended Minimum System Requirements:*
> >     Pentium 4 CPU
> >     256 MB RAM
> >     SuSE Linux Professional 9.x
> >     XFree86 Supported Video Card
> >     AudioScience Audio Adapter
> >     Mouse or other Pointing Device
> >     Optional: Touchscreen Monitor
> >
> >
> > *COMPONENTS*
> >
> > *RDAdmin* ~ comprehensive system configuration and management tool
> >
> > *RDLogEdit* ~ complete program log editing tool
> >
> > *RDLibrary* ~ audio acquisition and management tool, for maintaining a
> > library of audio content
> >
> > *RDAirPlay* ~ on-air audio playout application
> >
> > *RDCatch* ~ automatic audio recorder and event scheduler specifically
> > optimized for simultaneous capture of multiple long-form audio programs
> >
> > *RDLogManager* ~ tool for integration with a wide array of third-party
> > traffic and music scheduling systems
> >
> > Michael Rowse wrote:
> > > Try Rivendell. http://www.rivendellaudio.org/
> > >
> > > Mike
> > >
> > > --- In LPFM_Radio@..., "Herb" <bheath.nz@> wrote:
> > >> Hi all,
> > >>
> > >> Just curious whether anyone knows of any quality automation software
> > >> for use under linux? I've checked the repositories in Ubuntu but
> > >> nothing comes up...
> > >>
> > >> I've tried Direttore using the wine patch with only reasonable
>
> results.
>
> > >> Any help would be greatly apprieciated.
> > >>
> > >> Herb.

Thanks Geoff,

Tell me, does it support MP3's and it looks like a lot of files to
download from the website.. What is the process for installation?

Also, it says it works for Suse, will it also work for other versions
of linux such as Ubuntu as well?

Cheers.

--- In LPFM_Radio@..., Geoff Barkman <barknet@...> wrote:
>
> Rivendell is awesome
> I run it in Dunedin. The machine has been up and running onair for 85
> days now and counting. I've got 3 machines networked together sharing a
> music database.
>
> *Rivendell* is a complete radio broadcast automation solution, with
> facilities for the acquisition, management, scheduling and playout of
> audio content. It has all of the features one would expect in a modern,
> fully-fledged radio automation system, including support for both PCM
> and MPEG audio encoding, full voicetracking and log customization as
> well as support for a wide variety of third party software and
hardware.
> As a robust, functionally complete digital audio system for broadcast
> radio applications, Rivendell uses industry standard components like
the
> GNU/Linux Operating System <http://www.linux.org/>, the AudioScience
HPI
> Driver Architecture <http://www.audioscience.com/> and the MySQL
> Database Engine <http://www.mysql.org/>. Rivendell is available under
> the GNU Public License <http://www.fsf.org/licenses/gpl.html>. Further
> design details are available here
> <http://www.rivendellaudio.org/Design.html>.
>
> *FEATURES and BENEFITS*
>
> # A complete GPL'ed radio automation system.
>
> # Designed for efficient on-air use, with large, touchscreen-friendly
> controls.
>
> # Up to three full automation logs may be operated from a single
computer.
>
> # Extensive support for live assist environments, with multiple
SoundPanel
> arrays available at the touch of a finger.
>
> # All configuration is done by means of point and click interfaces
-- *no*
> arcane configuration files to edit!
>
> # Support for both PCM16 and MPEG Layer 2 audio formats (MPEG Layer 2
> support requires the use of select sound cards available from
> AudioScience Inc.). <http://www.audioscience.com/>
>
> # Full support for both analog and AES3 digital audio interfaces, using
> high-quality audio adapters manufactured by AudioScience Inc.
> <http://www.audioscience.com/> and the JACK Audio Connection Kit
> <http://jackit.sourceforge.net/>.
>
> # Designed by radio broadcasters, for radio broadcasters.
>
> # Completely free and open -- no dongles, unlock codes, software
keys or
> other arbitrary limitations.
>
>
>
>
> *RELEASE STATUS*
>
> Rivendell is feature-complete and on the air at many radio stations
> world wide. A comprehensive operations manual is available on the
> Rivendell download page
> <http://www.rivendellaudio.org/rivendell/download.shtml>, and a
> technical and administration guide currently in preparation.
>
>
>
> *TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS*
>
> Rivendell runs on the GNU/Linux operating system, and is available
under
> the GNU Public License <http://www.fsf.org/licenses/gpl.html>. It
> currently supports operation using the full line of ASI Audio Adapters
> available from AudioScience Inc <http://www.audioscience.com/> as well
> as the Jack Audio Connection Kit <http://jackit.sourceforge.net/>.
>
> *Recommended Minimum System Requirements:*
>     Pentium 4 CPU
>     256 MB RAM
>     SuSE Linux Professional 9.x
>     XFree86 Supported Video Card
>     AudioScience Audio Adapter
>     Mouse or other Pointing Device
>     Optional: Touchscreen Monitor
>
>
> *COMPONENTS*
>
> *RDAdmin* ~ comprehensive system configuration and management tool
>
> *RDLogEdit* ~ complete program log editing tool
>
> *RDLibrary* ~ audio acquisition and management tool, for maintaining a
> library of audio content
>
> *RDAirPlay* ~ on-air audio playout application
>
> *RDCatch* ~ automatic audio recorder and event scheduler specifically
> optimized for simultaneous capture of multiple long-form audio programs
>
> *RDLogManager* ~ tool for integration with a wide array of third-party
> traffic and music scheduling systems
>
>
> Michael Rowse wrote:
> > Try Rivendell. http://www.rivendellaudio.org/
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > --- In LPFM_Radio@..., "Herb" <bheath.nz@> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> Just curious whether anyone knows of any quality automation software
> >> for use under linux? I've checked the repositories in Ubuntu but
> >> nothing comes up...
> >>
> >> I've tried Direttore using the wine patch with only reasonable
results.
> >>
> >> Any help would be greatly apprieciated.
> >>
> >> Herb.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

Rivendell is awesome
I run it in Dunedin. The machine has been up and running onair for 85
days now and counting. I've got 3 machines networked together sharing a
music database.

*Rivendell* is a complete radio broadcast automation solution, with
facilities for the acquisition, management, scheduling and playout of
audio content. It has all of the features one would expect in a modern,
fully-fledged radio automation system, including support for both PCM
and MPEG audio encoding, full voicetracking and log customization as
well as support for a wide variety of third party software and hardware.
As a robust, functionally complete digital audio system for broadcast
radio applications, Rivendell uses industry standard components like the
GNU/Linux Operating System <http://www.linux.org/>, the AudioScience HPI
Driver Architecture <http://www.audioscience.com/> and the MySQL
Database Engine <http://www.mysql.org/>. Rivendell is available under
the GNU Public License <http://www.fsf.org/licenses/gpl.html>. Further
design details are available here
<http://www.rivendellaudio.org/Design.html>.

*FEATURES and BENEFITS*

# A complete GPL'ed radio automation system.

# Designed for efficient on-air use, with large, touchscreen-friendly
controls.

# Up to three full automation logs may be operated from a single computer.

# Extensive support for live assist environments, with multiple SoundPanel
arrays available at the touch of a finger.

# All configuration is done by means of point and click interfaces -- *no*
arcane configuration files to edit!

# Support for both PCM16 and MPEG Layer 2 audio formats (MPEG Layer 2
support requires the use of select sound cards available from
AudioScience Inc.). <http://www.audioscience.com/>

# Full support for both analog and AES3 digital audio interfaces, using
high-quality audio adapters manufactured by AudioScience Inc.
<http://www.audioscience.com/> and the JACK Audio Connection Kit
<http://jackit.sourceforge.net/>.

# Designed by radio broadcasters, for radio broadcasters.

# Completely free and open -- no dongles, unlock codes, software keys or
other arbitrary limitations.




*RELEASE STATUS*

Rivendell is feature-complete and on the air at many radio stations
world wide. A comprehensive operations manual is available on the
Rivendell download page
<http://www.rivendellaudio.org/rivendell/download.shtml>, and a
technical and administration guide currently in preparation.



*TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS*

Rivendell runs on the GNU/Linux operating system, and is available under
the GNU Public License <http://www.fsf.org/licenses/gpl.html>. It
currently supports operation using the full line of ASI Audio Adapters
available from AudioScience Inc <http://www.audioscience.com/> as well
as the Jack Audio Connection Kit <http://jackit.sourceforge.net/>.

*Recommended Minimum System Requirements:*
     Pentium 4 CPU
     256 MB RAM
     SuSE Linux Professional 9.x
     XFree86 Supported Video Card
     AudioScience Audio Adapter
     Mouse or other Pointing Device
     Optional: Touchscreen Monitor


*COMPONENTS*

*RDAdmin* ~ comprehensive system configuration and management tool

*RDLogEdit* ~ complete program log editing tool

*RDLibrary* ~ audio acquisition and management tool, for maintaining a
library of audio content

*RDAirPlay* ~ on-air audio playout application

*RDCatch* ~ automatic audio recorder and event scheduler specifically
optimized for simultaneous capture of multiple long-form audio programs

*RDLogManager* ~ tool for integration with a wide array of third-party
traffic and music scheduling systems


Michael Rowse wrote:
> Try Rivendell. http://www.rivendellaudio.org/
>
> Mike
>
> --- In LPFM_Radio@..., "Herb" <bheath.nz@...> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Just curious whether anyone knows of any quality automation software
>> for use under linux? I've checked the repositories in Ubuntu but
>> nothing comes up...
>>
>> I've tried Direttore using the wine patch with only reasonable results.
>>
>> Any help would be greatly apprieciated.
>>
>> Herb.
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>

Try Rivendell. http://www.rivendellaudio.org/

Mike

--- In LPFM_Radio@..., "Herb" <bheath.nz@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Just curious whether anyone knows of any quality automation software
> for use under linux? I've checked the repositories in Ubuntu but
> nothing comes up...
>
> I've tried Direttore using the wine patch with only reasonable results.
>
> Any help would be greatly apprieciated.
>
> Herb.
>

Hi all,

Just curious whether anyone knows of any quality automation software
for use under linux? I've checked the repositories in Ubuntu but
nothing comes up...

I've tried Direttore using the wine patch with only reasonable results.

Any help would be greatly apprieciated.

Herb.

From: Allen Little

To: LPFM_Radio@...

Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 5:03 PM

Subject: [LPFM] Fw: LPFM Update

Greetings colleagues,

the forwarded message is for your information.

Cheers

Allen

 

Allen  J Little QSM,JP                            
7 Earl Street              Res Ph (06) 367-5900
Levin 5510                 Mobile (021) 025-33-330
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Private Web Site:-    www.kiwilittle.net
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

----- Original Message -----

From: David Robinson

To: vision@...

Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 12:58 PM

Subject: FW: LPFM Update

Attention Alan Little

---

From: David Robinson
Sent: Monday, 17 November 2008 12:56 p.m.
To: 'Allen Little '
Cc: Jeff Hicks; Brian Miller
Subject: LPFM Update

Hi Alan,

 

I have been working to finish the calculations necessary so that we can publish about the end on this month.  As part of the process I have today had discussions with Airways and CAA to confirm the rules required for the coordination calculations in regard to the separation required between FMBC and LPFM transmitters and aeroplane landing routes and also in regard to the extent of the area where those calculations are required.

 

ACC, the regulatory authority for the safety of things aeronautical, will write to us confirming those discussions and I am please to report that we have had no unexpected pronouncements.  In effect this means we have been doing the right things to date.  There is one area where our previous thoughts had been adjusted and that was in relation to clearances close to landing routes calculations required for LPFM transmitters.  I will undertake analysis tomorrow to see what effect this on our coordination processes.  I am expecting the effects to be minimal.

 

Should everything go to plan we should be able publish a new GUL mid December.  I will advise if this timing can not be met.

 

Regards

 

Dave

David Robinson | Senior Engineer, Operational Policy and International Relations | Radio Spectrum Management and Energy Safety Group
Ministry of Economic Development
PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
Free Phone 0508 RSM INFO (776 4636) or 0508 ESS INFO (377 4636) | DDI +64 4 474 2866 | Fax +64 4 978 3162
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----- Original Message -----

From: Allen Little

To: LPFM_Radio@...

Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 5:03 PM

Subject: [LPFM] Fw: LPFM Update

Greetings colleagues,

the forwarded message is for your information.

Cheers

Allen

 

Allen  J Little QSM,JP                            
7 Earl Street              Res Ph (06) 367-5900
Levin 5510                 Mobile (021) 025-33-330
---------------
Email:-       vision@...
Private Web Site:-    www.kiwilittle.net
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

----- Original Message -----

From: David Robinson

To: vision@...

Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 12:58 PM

Subject: FW: LPFM Update

Attention Alan Little

---

From: David Robinson
Sent: Monday, 17 November 2008 12:56 p.m.
To: 'Allen Little '
Cc: Jeff Hicks; Brian Miller
Subject: LPFM Update

Hi Alan,

 

I have been working to finish the calculations necessary so that we can publish about the end on this month.  As part of the process I have today had discussions with Airways and CAA to confirm the rules required for the coordination calculations in regard to the separation required between FMBC and LPFM transmitters and aeroplane landing routes and also in regard to the extent of the area where those calculations are required.

 

ACC, the regulatory authority for the safety of things aeronautical, will write to us confirming those discussions and I am please to report that we have had no unexpected pronouncements.  In effect this means we have been doing the right things to date.  There is one area where our previous thoughts had been adjusted and that was in relation to clearances close to landing routes calculations required for LPFM transmitters.  I will undertake analysis tomorrow to see what effect this on our coordination processes.  I am expecting the effects to be minimal.

 

Should everything go to plan we should be able publish a new GUL mid December.  I will advise if this timing can not be met.

 

Regards

 

Dave

David Robinson | Senior Engineer, Operational Policy and International Relations | Radio Spectrum Management and Energy Safety Group
Ministry of Economic Development
PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
Free Phone 0508 RSM INFO (776 4636) or 0508 ESS INFO (377 4636) | DDI +64 4 474 2866 | Fax +64 4 978 3162
Visit our website: www.rsm.govt.nz or www.energysafety.govt.nz
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David Robinson | Senior Engineer, Operational Policy and International Relations | Radio Spectrum Management and Energy Safety Group
Ministry of Economic Development
PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
Free Phone 0508 RSM INFO (776 4636) or 0508 ESS INFO (377 4636) | DDI +64 4 474 2866 | Fax +64 4 978 3162
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