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Every now and then, I look around to see if there's anything that I can use to receive local radio broadcasts on my WMC-based HTPC's.
I usually end up disappointed.
I've always envisioned some kind of usb gadget that I can plug in and use the WMC radio tuner to get local stations. Most of the ones that look like they'd work are designed for use outside the US. I experimented with a Happaugue WinTV HVR-2250, which has an FM tuner built in, but that failed miserably. I couldn't get even one static free station to tune clearly.
I've looked into making specific entry points to web-based broadcasts, but that was kind of a kludge. It never really works smoothly. There used to be a few media center addins that would do local Radio, but I can't find them anymore.
Is anybody doing local radio on their HTPC? If so, what are you using?
Please enlighten me..
Every now and then, I look around to see if there's anything that I can use to receive local radio broadcasts on my WMC-based HTPC's.
I usually end up disappointed.
I've always envisioned some kind of usb gadget that I can plug in and use the WMC radio tuner to get local stations. Most of the ones that look like they'd work are designed for use outside the US. I experimented with a Happaugue WinTV HVR-2250, which has an FM tuner built in, but that failed miserably. I couldn't get even one static free station to tune clearly.
I've looked into making specific entry points to web-based broadcasts, but that was kind of a kludge. It never really works smoothly. There used to be a few media center addins that would do local Radio, but I can't find them anymore.
Is anybody doing local radio on their HTPC? If so, what are you using?
Please enlighten me..