BBC Radio 4/Streaming/RAM format on 700p - Treo Forum

jjstuart · 12-31-2006, 10:16 AM

Hi,

Has anyone figured out how to stream programs from BBC Radio 4 to a 700p. I think they use Real Audio Player, which doesn't as a native app. support streaming yet. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Jon

nooozeguy · 01-01-2007, 07:53 AM

I don't know how to do BBC 4, but you can listen to the BBC World Service through KCRWworldnews.com.
I would love to find a way to listen to BBC World Service all the time on my Treo (KCRW combines feeds from BBC, VOA and NPR).
-Josh

forgot · 01-01-2007, 04:03 PM

With all the streams that come out, it really depends on the format they are in. Make sure that you have an audio player that supports both streaming, and the format being used.

jjstuart · 01-02-2007, 01:53 PM

Maybe I should re-write my question:

Does anyone know of a media player that can handle streaming from a Real Audio source (.ram)? Currently Real Audio don't have an in-house player that supports streaming for a 700p platform.

Has anyone managed to listen to BBC Radio 4 on their palm, and if so, how?

Thanks,

Jon

TazUk · 01-02-2007, 01:57 PM

The BBC website says the following

Quote:

Can you give me the direct URL of your audio streams?
Sorry, but we can only offer support for streaming via the Radio Player and cannot give out direct URLs.

and

Quote:

Can I listen to BBC Radio programmes using my mobile phone?
There is no service to stream or download BBC radio programmes onto mobile devices at the moment. However we are always researching new ways of making the BBC's content available.

So it looks like a no

brandon · 01-02-2007, 02:05 PM

wow. i thought a big broadcasting company like bbc would have something rudimentary from which to stream their audio. is my image of the bbc flawed, or do i expect too much?

TazUk · 01-02-2007, 03:10 PM

The BBC are in some ways very forward thinking but in others very backwards

jjstuart · 01-02-2007, 07:42 PM

They do streaming, but only through Real Media or their own streamer. As for cutting off mobiles, I think they're grappling with some intellectual property issues. All their content is paid for by the British Tax payer. Shame - it would be a great resource.

12-31-2006, 10:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
jjstuart A Few Questions.... Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BBC Radio 4/Streaming/RAM format on 700p Hi, Has anyone figured out how to stream programs from BBC Radio 4 to a 700p. I think they use Real Audio Player, which doesn't as a native app. support streaming yet. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jon

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nooozeguy I made my first post! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BBC in Treo I don't know how to do BBC 4, but you can listen to the BBC World Service through KCRWworldnews.com. I would love to find a way to listen to BBC World Service all the time on my Treo (KCRW combines feeds from BBC, VOA and NPR). -Josh

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01-02-2007, 01:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
jjstuart A Few Questions.... Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Maybe I should re-write my question: Does anyone know of a media player that can handle streaming from a Real Audio source (.ram)? Currently Real Audio don't have an in-house player that supports streaming for a 700p platform. Has anyone managed to listen to BBC Radio 4 on their palm, and if so, how? Thanks, Jon

01-02-2007, 07:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
jjstuart A Few Questions.... Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They do streaming, but only through Real Media or their own streamer. As for cutting off mobiles, I think they're grappling with some intellectual property issues. All their content is paid for by the British Tax payer. Shame - it would be a great resource.

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