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Old March 8th 07, 06:25 AM posted to rec.radio.broadcasting
Scott Dorsey Scott Dorsey is offline
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Default WiFi alternative to LPFM?

truth B told wrote:
Is it possible to stream audio from a computer to a good wifi router and
broadcast that way to computers around you?


Sure, but that's just internet broadcasting under a different name. Or
maybe intranet broadcasting if you want to maintain an independant wifi
network for the job.

I was thinking of an earlier thread from someone who was looking for a way
to broadcast to his neighbors in a small town.


The problem is that you're now paying royalties for the music, which is
more than you'd be paying as a noncomm broadcaster for ASCAP and BMI
licensing. Also the audio quality isn't so hot.

What would be involved and how many people could tune in the stream at a
time?


It's multicast, so as many people can tune in as can get within range.
That last bit, though, is a real bear.
--scott

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