What is streaming? Radio stations are able to transmit over the internet by sending their files in a format that computers or internet radios are able to play. When connected to the radio station you are receiving a downloaded file that is streaming. Streaming means that the audio starts playing as soon as the user triggers it, even if it hasn't downloaded yet. The alternative would be to download the entire audio file to your hard drive prior to listening to it. What is the difference between Podcast and Streaming? Podcasting (a term, coined in 2004, combines "iPod", a popular portable audio device, and "broadcasting") is the method of distributing multimedia files, such as audio or video programs, over the Internet using syndication feeds, for playback on mobile devices and personal computers. Podcasting is an automatic mechanism by which multimedia computer files are downloaded from a server to a client, by utilizing a piece of software that is known as a "podcatcher". Apple's iTunes is among the most popular podcatchers, although countless others are available. In general, these podcast files contain audio or video, but also could be images, text, PDF, or any file type. When a user subscribes to a podcast, the podcatcher automatically downloads media files to the user's computer whenever that computer is connected to the network. Once the media file is downloaded to the viewer's computer, viewers will end up with a copy of the audio or video file on their hard disk. From here the file can be copied, edited or redistributed at will. Some internet radio stations can also use the podcast to stream over the internet. Streaming media differs from podcasting in that the file is not downloaded to the person's computer. Instead, the file is "streamed" from a media server directly to the person's computer. When the stream is stopped, there is no file to be saved, copied, edited or redistributed. A person must click on a link to a streaming media file thereby starting the stream. This also differs from podcasting in that the streaming file is not automatically downloaded but must be proactively accessed, typically by clicking on a link on a web site.

What is WiFi? Visit CountryMileWiFi website to find tips and knowledge such as Simple and free ways to improve your WiFi to WiFi Internet Radios to WiFi News Links. 

Is your station streaming? Click on this link to type in call letters to search Reciva.com for your favorite station.

Reciva WiFi - Reciva lists Internet Radio stations that are streaming over the internet, also referred to as a hub or portal for connection to streams around the world whether you are using your computer or your WiFi internet radio. You can go to their website and listen online using your computer to hear how well the streams sound. If you own a CC WiFi Internet Radio and register with Reciva, you can add your radio to Reciva and then add stations to the My Stuff folder. The My Stuff  folder can be accessed by your CC WiFi Internet Radio. Reciva is used by several WiFi Internet radios in the USA and some countries.

Aupeo - A music service similiar to Pandora (new to the US) that allows users to customize a streaming radio feed by selecting a artist or mood type of music they like to hear. It will also allow users to chat with their face book friends.

Frontier Silicon Radio Portal - With over 15,000 Internet radio stations and Podcasts to choose from and new stations being launched every day, the Frontier Silicon Radio Portal will help you to organize your listening by creating a list of favorites for your WiFi radio. You must register to check out their listed stations.

Pandora - Pandora is a music service that allows users to customize a streaming radio feed by providing feedback on the music they hear--and providing suggestions on music artists and songs they like. The service is available for free but you must register. Registering is not a bad thing because once you give feedback on a song it will play again another time. Basically, it remembers your preferences and what you enjoy to hear! More and more internet radios are including Pandora.

iHeartMusic.com is music service provided by Clear Channel.

Live365 Internet Radio  offers a wide variety of stations in over 240 genres - from music to talk shows to sporting events. These stations are programmed by music taste-makers, from hobbyists to professional radio personalities; bedroom DJs to professional recording artists.

Slacker - This is a great site for listening to free continuous music. You can create your own station by typing in an artist that represents the music style you like. You can skip songs, make them your favorite, or ban songs and artist from ever playing on your station again. You can also choose a genre of music and it will play only that genre of music. This is very familiar to Pandora but has more options like listening to the Greatest Hits. They also can sell you a Slacker media player to download your favorite playlist to take on the road with you. They also allow you to download their program to your Blackberry or iPhone.

VTuner is your guide to Internet streamed media. VTuner is used by a few US Internet radios.

SHOUTcast Radio offers thousands of free Internet radio stations from DJs and broadcasters around the world from the creators of WinAmp, Nullsoft. You can select by Genre (type of station like blues to talk) or search by artist.

Radioio ("radio EYE-OH") is made for individuals, by individuals. Each radioIO music stream (or "channel," or "station") is an independent, original creation that you won't find anywhere else, featuring a hand picked playlist. What radioIO is not: Corporate, consulted, random, limited, formulaic, set to "shuffle", restrictive, biased, cooler than your other streaming stations.

Radio Time locates stations in your area after you type in your zipcode. RadioTime is your source for all types of radio including traditional, internet, and satellite. Easily find and enjoy over 60,000 stations and 30,000 daily talk programs.

Classical.com - Listen to the world's largest collection of Classical, Jazz & Blues music recordings. Classical.com is from London and for a small monthly fee you can choose from over 1,300 labels and 750,000 tracks including many of the world's greatest artists and 3,290 composers. Classical.com pays royalties to the artists and labels. 

Sirius Satelite Radio

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http://www.deezer.com