| I'm using
Firefox and I don't see a player on the page. |
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The on-page player uses Windows Media Player. Firefox
requires a plug-in which must be installed manually. You can
download it here. |
| How can
we get our announcement on radioSOMD.fm? |
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Our staff pulls announcements from the
somd.com Announcements
and Community Calendar. Of course, there are far too many for us to
read them all. If you have a good voice and are technically
inclined, you can increase your chances of having your spot aired by
recording your own and email them to us at radio(at)somd.com.
Here are the specs: -- Save your file as an MP3 at 128Kbps
-- Keep it under 60 seconds
-- Speak clearly and enunciate well
-- Leave a few seconds of silence at the beginning and end. We'll
trim it to the proper length.
For the first time, we suggest doing one and sending it to us so
we can be sure it meets the requirements to go on air.
You can get a good quality recording using a decent headset and
the free Audacity
software. We use the Beta version. |
| I hear
several local people saying their name on the air. Can I do
this too? |
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You certainly may. These are called liners in radio lingo
and we're looking for as many as we can get from our local
listeners. You'll have to be somewhat technically inclined and
have a decent microphone or headset on your PC. You can get a good
quality recording using the free
Audacity software.
We use the Beta version. Please keep them under 10 seconds and
leave a few seconds of silence at the beginning and end. The
submitted recordings should be an MP3 at 128Kbps.
A simple script would be something like: "Hi, This is Bob from
Waldorf and you're listening to radio S-O-M-D.fm" Feel free to
be creative, but please always start with your first name and town
and keep it under 10 seconds.
When you're finished, just email the file(s) to radio(at)somd.com. |
| What if I
just want to express my opinion on the air, is there a way I can do
this? |
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We'll run a live show from 8:00 am until noon on weekdays.
The host will be taking listener calls
during his show. We also have a listener line where you can leave a
message any time - 240-538-9161. We will listen to the messages every day and
select the best ones to play on air throughout the day. If
selected, your message will run for several days at various times.
Please be sure to start out with your first name and town. Calls
from land lines will sound better than calls made from cell
phones. |
| I have an
idea for a show. How do I pitch it to you? |
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We are always interested in your ideas to make radioSOMD.fm even
better. To pitch your show ideas, call us at 888-612-0003 or
send an email to radio(at)somd.com. Keep in mind our local
focus - shows that pertain specifically to Charles, Calvert or St.
Mary's Counties will be given priority attention. |
| I have a
general suggestion for you or feedback on your programming.
How do I let you know? |
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We are completely open to suggestions and appreciate all
feedback. Please email us at radio(at)somd.com and let us know
what's on your mind! |
| I have a
local band and would like my music to be played on the air.
How can I make that happen? |
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radioSOMD.fm is proud to be a supporter of local musicians and
we play their songs every hour. Send us an email at
radio(at)somd.com and we'll give you information on how to get your
songs in our playlist. It doesn't matter if you're a small
band just starting out or veterans with a huge following - we want
to promote you! |
| How can I
found out about advertising on radioSOMD.fm? |
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Just call us at 1-877-538-7663 and our no pressure sales people
will outline our packages for you. Like all somd.com
advertising packages, our
radio advertising is very affordable and a fraction of the cost of terrestrial radio.
Once most of our clients come onboard, they are so pleased with the
cost effectiveness of their advertising, they remain customers for
years on end. |
| Do I need
a computer to listen to radioSOMD.fm? |
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 A computer is the most common way to access internet radio.
However, internet radio and universal Wi-Fi access is the way of the
future. There are even current plans to put Wi-Fi radios in
cars. One of our favorite devices is the internet clock radio.
Several of our staff are using the Logitech Squeezebox Boom.
It's a slick device that lets us wake up every morning to
radioSOMD.fm in awesome stereo sound. It will work either
wireless or hardwired ethernet. Logitech Squeezebox Boom All-In-One Wi-Fi Internet Radio .
You can
see more internet radios here. We'll be reviewing specific
models and making recommendations in coming weeks. |
