RA's signature tune
 

Does RA still use that great flute ditty that's
so indicative of Australia? That was always so great
to hear on SW, along with the Aussie accents.
Pete
KQ5I

"Waltzing Matilda" is Australia's national anthem, and a great folk tune;
they use it all the time.

"pete" wrote in message
news:01c36415$900d7e00$2f1588cf@verrando...
Does RA still use that great flute ditty that's
so indicative of Australia? That was always so great
to hear on SW, along with the Aussie accents.
Pete
KQ5I

"pete" wrote in message
news:01c36415$900d7e00$2f1588cf@verrando...
Does RA still use that great flute ditty that's
so indicative of Australia? That was always so great
to hear on SW, along with the Aussie accents.
Pete
KQ5I

The interval signal is "Waltzing Matilda", if I recall. They used to play
it for about 5 or 10 minutes before the start of a transmission. Plenty of
time to tune it in on the drifty old tube radio. They still play the same
tune, but it's much shorter, and I haven't heard what they described as the
"laugh of the kookaboora" in years. That was memorable. I seem to remember
"Waltzing Matilda" being played on bells or a xylaphone or something ringing
like that.

Frank Dresser

"R.F. Collins" wrote in message
...
Dave Kernick's web site has the kookaboora id. Go to
www.intervalsignals.net and click on Australia. Scroll down to Radio
Australia, Melbourne (vintage).

Jim

Yep. That's it! Thanks!!

Frank Dresser

On 17 Aug 2003 02:29:19 GMT, donut wrote:

R.F. Collins wrote in
:

snip

I guess I shouldn't complain (and thanks for the link) but why are these
things invariably in Real Audio format? Many of us don't want that garbage
bloatware anywhere near our computers, and you constantly run into this.
MP3 is a universal format - why can't they post in that format instead of
RA?

As webmaster of the Interval Signals Archive, I'd be interested to
hear other opinions on this matter - RealAudio or MP3.

When I started the website RealAudio was the only viable option, but
of course that's no longer the case. Unitl now I've been daunted by
the prospect of converting 2,200+ audio files and amending a similar
number of text files, but if there is sufficient demand it would merit
serious consideration.

So let me know what you think here...

Dave Kernick

Dave Kernick wrote:

On 17 Aug 2003 02:29:19 GMT, donut wrote:

R.F. Collins wrote in
:

snip

I guess I shouldn't complain (and thanks for the link) but why are these
things invariably in Real Audio format? Many of us don't want that garbage
bloatware anywhere near our computers, and you constantly run into this.
MP3 is a universal format - why can't they post in that format instead of
RA?

As webmaster of the Interval Signals Archive, I'd be interested to
hear other opinions on this matter - RealAudio or MP3.

When I started the website RealAudio was the only viable option, but
of course that's no longer the case. Unitl now I've been daunted by
the prospect of converting 2,200+ audio files and amending a similar
number of text files, but if there is sufficient demand it would merit
serious consideration.

So let me know what you think here...

Dave Kernick

Keep the RealAudio.

I guess I use Real Audio because it came with WIN98. I haven't taken on the
upgrade, though, because there's allegedly some problem with it, which I
forget.

I suppose for music, MP3 is the way to go. But for voice band audio, I don't
see the need for it.

Bill, K5BY

Behold, Dave Kernick signaled from keyed 4-1000A filament:

As webmaster of the Interval Signals Archive, I'd be interested to hear
other opinions on this matter - RealAudio or MP3.

If you are looking for the smallest file size with the best quality, go
Vorbis .ogg format. Supported by everything, easily streamed with ICEcast
(an open-source, freeware ShoutCast).

Serious archivers don't even use .mp3 anymore, opting for FLAC, APE or
OGG.

--
Gregg
*Perhaps it's useful, even if it can't be SPICE'd*
Visit the GeeK Zone - http://geek.scorpiorising.ca

Dave Kernick wrote:
As webmaster of the Interval Signals Archive, I'd be interested to
hear other opinions on this matter - RealAudio or MP3.

Definitely MP3. Non-proprietary, better sound quality. Doesn't need to be
upgraded every time some company feels the need for revenue. MP3 players
don't phone home to their makers like RA players like to do.

When I started the website RealAudio was the only viable option, but
of course that's no longer the case. Unitl now I've been daunted by
the prospect of converting 2,200+ audio files and amending a similar
number of text files, but if there is sufficient demand it would merit
serious consideration.

Lots of work. But you could watch the web logs and convert, say, the 100
most popular downloads and probably not have to do it all.

--
All relevant people are pertinent.
All rude people are impertinent.
Therefore, no rude people are relevant.
-- Solomon W. Golomb

Windows Media Player.

"Clifton T. Sharp Jr." wrote in message
...
Dave Kernick wrote:
As webmaster of the Interval Signals Archive, I'd be interested to
hear other opinions on this matter - RealAudio or MP3.

Definitely MP3. Non-proprietary, better sound quality. Doesn't need to be
upgraded every time some company feels the need for revenue. MP3 players
don't phone home to their makers like RA players like to do.

When I started the website RealAudio was the only viable option, but
of course that's no longer the case. Unitl now I've been daunted by
the prospect of converting 2,200+ audio files and amending a similar
number of text files, but if there is sufficient demand it would merit
serious consideration.

Lots of work. But you could watch the web logs and convert, say, the 100
most popular downloads and probably not have to do it all.

--
All relevant people are pertinent.
All rude people are impertinent.
Therefore, no rude people are relevant.
-- Solomon W. Golomb

I think the benefits of Real Player outweigh its negative points. The
program is getting a bit bloated but I don't think its worth doing all
that work (converting files) just yet.

Great site, Dave. Thanks!

Jim

On Sun, 17 Aug 2003 10:26:57 GMT, (Dave Kernick)
wrote:

On 17 Aug 2003 02:29:19 GMT, donut wrote:

R.F. Collins wrote in
m:

snip

I guess I shouldn't complain (and thanks for the link) but why are these
things invariably in Real Audio format? Many of us don't want that garbage
bloatware anywhere near our computers, and you constantly run into this.
MP3 is a universal format - why can't they post in that format instead of
RA?

As webmaster of the Interval Signals Archive, I'd be interested to
hear other opinions on this matter - RealAudio or MP3.

When I started the website RealAudio was the only viable option, but
of course that's no longer the case. Unitl now I've been daunted by
the prospect of converting 2,200+ audio files and amending a similar
number of text files, but if there is sufficient demand it would merit
serious consideration.

So let me know what you think here...

Dave Kernick

"Clifton T. Sharp Jr." wrote in
:

Windows Media Player.

Proprietary.

And all ready for Gates to activate the anti-piracy bit as soon as he sees
fit. Drop it like a rock.

"Dave Kernick" wrote in message
...
On 17 Aug 2003 02:29:19 GMT, donut wrote:


As webmaster of the Interval Signals Archive, I'd be interested to
hear other opinions on this matter - RealAudio or MP3.

When I started the website RealAudio was the only viable option, but
of course that's no longer the case. Unitl now I've been daunted by
the prospect of converting 2,200+ audio files and amending a similar
number of text files, but if there is sufficient demand it would merit
serious consideration.

So let me know what you think here...

Dave Kernick


Dave,

Thanks for the great site. I've got no problem with Real Audio. However,
the description of Real Player as "bloatware" is apt, at least for the later
versions. I tried the latest version and didn't much like it. I removed it
and installed Version 5. This is much smaller and suits my needs just fine.
It also loads quickly, so there is no reason to have it continually running
and wasting memory. Real Player still offers thier older versions:

http://proforma.real.com/real/player/blackjack.html

Frank Dresser

Thanks to everyone who responded for their input and encouraging
words, it looks like RealAudio has the vote so I'll stick with that!

Regards,

Dave Kernick


On Sun, 17 Aug 2003 21:42:56 GMT, "Frank Dresser"
wrote:


"Dave Kernick" wrote in message
...
On 17 Aug 2003 02:29:19 GMT, donut wrote:


As webmaster of the Interval Signals Archive, I'd be interested to
hear other opinions on this matter - RealAudio or MP3.

When I started the website RealAudio was the only viable option, but
of course that's no longer the case. Unitl now I've been daunted by
the prospect of converting 2,200+ audio files and amending a similar
number of text files, but if there is sufficient demand it would merit
serious consideration.

So let me know what you think here...

Dave Kernick


Dave,

Thanks for the great site. I've got no problem with Real Audio. However,
the description of Real Player as "bloatware" is apt, at least for the later
versions. I tried the latest version and didn't much like it. I removed it
and installed Version 5. This is much smaller and suits my needs just fine.
It also loads quickly, so there is no reason to have it continually running
and wasting memory. Real Player still offers thier older versions:

http://proforma.real.com/real/player/blackjack.html

Frank Dresser

In article , Dave Kernick wrote:
Thanks to everyone who responded for their input and encouraging
words, it looks like RealAudio has the vote so I'll stick with that!

I know I'm awfully late in this discussion but what about streaming OGG?

WCPE (classical music, U.S.) an Virgin Radio (rock, U.K) both provide
streaming OGG. It's a freeware protocol and can be played on almost any
system. The compression factor is about twice that of mp3.

Geoff.

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On 17 Aug 2003 02:29:19 GMT, donut wrote:

R.F. Collins wrote in
:

Dave Kernick's web site has the kookaboora id. Go to
www.intervalsignals.net and click on Australia. Scroll down to Radio
Australia, Melbourne (vintage).

I guess I shouldn't complain (and thanks for the link) but why are these
things invariably in Real Audio format? Many of us don't want that garbage
bloatware anywhere near our computers, and you constantly run into this.
MP3 is a universal format - why can't they post in that format instead of
RA?

Then use WinAmp... it's free and easy to use, although you still have
to have RealAudio codecs loaded.