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Who are you and how do I contact you?
This site was started early 2007 as an idea for a simple project, the project just kept growing to what it is now. You can use the GuestBook or Email to contact us. Admin@OBXAirWaves.com
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Do I need to be registered in order to listen?
No. All you have to do to listen is click one of the Listen Links on the front page.. |
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Do i need to have a special browser to use this site?
Any Browser can view the web site. The site is designed around the most common browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer is recommended.
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When I click the listen links my computer asks if I want to download a file.
This means that you don't have the player software installed or it isn't configured correctly. The best thing to do here is to download and install Winamp Player, the new install will have everything configured right and I know the stream will work with no problems.
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O.K. - How do I get the player(s)?
Winamp is a Free application and is downloadable from their web site.
Download Winamp Free Here: 
Windows Media Player or Real Player will also work in many cases, but we recommend these:
Windows: WinAmp
MacOS X (or 9): iTunes
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I can't get Winamp to start up properly when I click the MP3 links.
This can be due to a conflict between Winamp and other media players. This will normally only occur when winamp has been installed on your system and you haven't used it for your default player. The easiest way of fixing this problem is to download the new version of Winamp and install, because more than likely its out of date anyway. If that doesn't fix the problem Winamp has a very good and quick help forum on there site to help out with the program deeper. http://www.Winamp.com
If all else fails you can start the stream manually. Open Winamp. Press 'Ctrl-L' (or select "Play" -> "URL" from the menu).
Then type in the address:
http://shoutcast.obxairwaves.com:8000 |
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I'm not using Winamp - can I still bypass the link & connect directly?
Yes, the addresses above should let you connect using any player. You may have to poke around a bit to find the place to enter the address. |
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The sound cuts in and out a lot. What do I do?
This means that either there's a lot of net congestion between you & the server (in which case you should try back later), or that your connection bandwidth isn't high enough. In Windows, on a modem connection, you can check your connection speed by clicking on the modem icon in your system tray (lower right hand part of your screen) while you're connected. If it's lower than 40kbps, you'll have problems listening to the audio stream.. You can try disconnecting & connecting again - or contact your Internet service provider for help. |
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The sound is distorted. It sounds like your level is too high.
I'll bet you're using Winamp, and you have one or more of the EQ sliders turned up fairly high. Am I right? Try turning the EQ off. The problem will most likely disappear. If you really need radical EQ settings, turn down the 'Preamp' slider (next to the EQ) to compensate. If you have EQ-related distortion in other players that lack a 'Preamp' control, try turning the sliders for the frequency bands that you don't want emphasized down instead of turning up the ones you do want more of. It accomplishes the same thing. |
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I've loaded WinAmp, but Real Player keeps opening when I click the WinAmp link.
On RealPlayer, go to 'View' -> 'Preferences' -> 'Upgrade'. At the bottom of that box, under 'Media Types',
click the 'Re-associate' button. Un-check the boxes marked 'Mpeg Audio' and 'MP3 Playlists'. Click 'OK' twice & you're done.
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Mobile Streaming on Smartphones, etc.
Many listeners have reported that they can successfully stream on their smartphones (other than the iPhone, which does not support streaming audio). This will probably work best on the Microsoft Phones running a media player close to Windows Media Player. I am sure there are better programs for doing this that I don't know of.
If you have the stream working on your phone let me know how, I will post it up here for others.
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| Have a question that isn't on here? Let me know and I will first try to help you then add the question to help others! Admin@OBXAirWaves.com |
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