![]() This version of the plugin only works on SC 7.1-7.2. Reducing download usage (and charges) when listening to local radio. Local radio internet feeds are poor quality compared to FM. Ensure a reliable radio stream for alarm when ISP does not provide a reliable service. The original shark2 application was written by Michael Rolig with subsequent mods by other (see ) The plugin uses an small application called shark2 which sends command to radioSHARK to set the frequency and turn on/off the leds. The Windows version of the plugin includes a Windows port of the shark2 utility and also uses the wavin2cmd utility written by Joe Bryan for the WaveInput plugin. Once installed - there is a SharkPlay menu in Extras on WebUI, SB and SBC. Click on SharkPlay menu and you will a favorites list and a "manual tuning" entry where users can enter a frequency from webUI, SB remote or SBC controller. The Sharkplay favorites list is just like favorites. ![]() It seems to be useful to have the possibility to keep the FM/AM presets separate from Internet radio.Ī user can also make entries in the standard top-level Favorites with the URL prefix "shark://" so that the Favorite with URL "shark://104.0" will tune to FM 104.0 MHz and "shark://1090" would tune into AM 1090kHz. The user can add Title and Subtitle parameters to the URL to get extra text or override the Favorites name. for example shark://98.1?Title=Rock FM&Subtitle=live radioġ. Make sure the installed software is at least v2.1 found here. It works, it looks good, and it's reasonably priced.And that all installation steps are performed including those in the Sound control panel.Ģ. If you like radio, then the Radioshark is for you. Overall, the device works as advertised and most people aren't going to be listening to weak stations. I removed the metal based, drilled a hole in it, and was able to attach it to the ceiling, securing it against a tumble. I couldn't have it fall down on the girls as they walked by. The Radioshark was wedged up there and seemed a bit precarious. After standing in the room holding the Radioshark and the antenna in endless positions, I found that placing it above the curtain rod was optimal and was least offensive to Michele's sense of how it should look. The antenna worked but I had to get it up pretty high to pick up the signal. They are perfect for these quick little jobs around the house. It's what we electrical engineers call a tuned quarter-wave antenna.īTW, I highly recommend those new-fangled butane soldering irons. I took a standard FM dipole antenna and soldered it into a 1/8th inch audio connector.įor those that don't know, a FM dipole antenna is specifically made to pick up radio signals and not much else. There is an input for an external antenna so I decided to give that a try. My car can pick it up, but the Radioshark couldn't. I really want to record Indie 103.1, a Los Angeles station with a weak signal at my house. The radio reception itself was good but not great. Not the end of the world, but I would have paid $5 more to record directly in MP3, saving the hassle of conversion. The Windows version only record in wma (Windows Media) and wav files. You can easily schedule a recording based on time and station. With a locked 60 minute record, you can't do this. When I record something I like to record a little extra at the beginning and end. There are a few issues like not being able to enter a duration for the recording and having to choose one of the predetermined one. The app covers the basics of tuning and setting up a recording. If I'm using a PC give me the standard PC look and if I'm using the Mac give me the standard Mac look. The software is, well, eh, not my cup of tea. The software came up quickly and in a couple minutes the radio was playing through the speakers nicely. The quality of the unit seems high with a good feel to it. I love listening to the radio on the computer and this device is supposed to give me the ability to record shows automatically. The Radioshark is a FM/AM radio that plugs in via USB to a computer, Mac or PC. ![]() My Griffin Radioshark arrived on Friday and I quickly hooked it up to our Media Server in the front room.
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