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How To Listen To Megarock Radio

Unlike traditional FM radio you can listen to Megarock Radio using virtually any internet capable device. Not only can you use your computer but you can also use devices known as 'internet radio' appliances as well as most modern mobile phones, video game uints and even televisions. If you have internet then you most likely have access.

The instructions on this page will assist you in drectly connecting to use using various methods, programs and devices. Since technologies change all the time and it seems every day brings a new way to tune in from anywhere in the world check back often for changes! If you've done it differently please let us know so we can add it to this page.

Also remember - radio via the internet can be bandwidth intensive so if you are connecting from a metered source (such as some cell phone and satellite connections) that you should keep an eye on bandwidth usage when accessing the station through these sources. Our main feeds are at 128kbps.

Using your PC:

Most of our regular listeners tune in using their home or work computer. This is the method that's been used for years and works easily. But with advancec in technology you're no longer limited to listening to us from that computer. If you would like to know more, read below these instructions.

Listening with Winamp:

Open Winamp
Right click while your cursor is over the player area
Select PLAY from the popup menu
Select URL from the popup menu
Type in http://205.188.215.228:8012
Select OPEN

The stream should start within a few seconds.

Listening with Windows Media Player:

Open Windows Media Player
On the top nav menu select FILE
On the drop down menu select OPEN URL
Type in http://205.188.215.228:8012
Select OK

The stream should start within a few seconds.

If you are one of those rare people using Linux as your OS check out VLC:

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

I don't have specific instructions for the program yet but will post as soon as I do. Generally the information you'll need can be copied from the above links.

I WANT TO LISTEN WITHOUT MY COMPUTER!

There are so many ways to access Megarock Radio it's pretty hard to find a place that you can't. You can use many modern TV, video game and DVR units on the market. Additionally you can listen using most modern cell phones, Wi-Fi devices and even through internet ready radio devices.

Internet Radio Ready Devices:

There are alot of them. Check some out here on Google.

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=portable+internet+radio&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=mkF5TKnwJc29nAeVsrWWCw&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CDMQrQQwAA

Listening with your iPhone:

Download the Tuner application on your iPhone.
Open the Tuner application.
Click on Search and then Open.
Enter the Name - Megarock Radio
Enter the URL - http://205.188.215.228:8012
Click on Done.

The stream should start within a few seconds.

Listening with your Android phone:

Scan QR Code with your DROID PHONE to go directly to the AOR (A ONLINE RADIO) app download page...

(on your phone) go to DROID MARKET

Select APPS

Choose MULTIMEDIA

Select TOP FREE (top)

Find A ONLINE RADIO (from AOR LeadApps)

Install App

Search Megarock Radio

Choose from any available connection.

If the SEARCH doesn't turn up Megarock Radio then:

Click SHOUTCAST DIRECTORY

Under GENRES find METAL ('M')

Scroll thru until you find Megarock Radio

After you find and launch Megarock Radio, you can SAVE US TO FAVORITES. You will now see "Now Playing" info, and hear the radio station anywhere you have mobile access.

Listen using your TV:

HP MediaSmart LCD TV

Listening with your TiVO:

Ok, this one is a bit complicated for the novice but it does work. Visit the link and follow the instructions:

http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/07/how-to-stream-music-through-your-tivo/

With a Nokia phone: (may only be Europe, not sure)

http://europe.nokia.com/services-and-apps/music/nokia-music/fm-and-internet-radio

Listening with a Symbian OS cell phone/PDA:

VirtualRadio

We do not currently directly support this app. Please see website for instructions on connecting to the URL http://205.188.215.228:8012

Listening with Google Droid:

http://www.droidlive.com/