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Introduction

RadioFeed can replace Edcast/Oddcast and SimpleCast audio streamer programs.  RadioFeed gets the audio source from the audio input jack, encodes it, and sends it out to the internet.  Optional metadata(text tags) can also be sent.

RadioFeed contains a source client and a web server.  The source client streams to RadioReference, Icecast, and ShoutCast servers.  The web server is a server and does not need use an external server.

Setup

1.  Install

Click the "Download RadioFeed" link on the RadioFeed Web Page and follow the prompts.
Notes:
On Win 7 Systems:  It is highly recommended that the folder for the program is not in "\Program Files (x86)" else the configuration and log files will not write.
This program is designed for the Microsoft 2.0 NET Framework.  During the installation process if it's not installed then it will install automatically.

2.  Metadata Setup - Optional

Metadata is known also as Text Tags.  The text tags are sent along with the audio to the far end and displayed on supported media players.
Text Tag source can be a scanner that RadioFeed supports, another program that puts channel information in the program caption/title bar area, and a file. Selecting the scanner source, the scanner parameters needs to be set and if correct the green indicator will flash.  Use the custom formatters on the right to select the type of info for the streaming text tags.

3.  Audio Setup

For reference, an excellent article on Setting up your Broadcasting Station.
  • Select the Input Sound Device.  In most cases, this will be the Primary Sound Device.
  • Select the Mode: Mono or Stereo.  It's recommended that streaming to the public the mode should be mono.
  • Select the Samples Per Second and the mp3 Bitrate.  It’s recommended that these settings be kept at the default settings.


Audio Level Adjustment Procedure:
It's preferred to have all the level controls up in RadioFeed and the Windows Mixer Line-In / Microphone.  Note that these are attenuation controls only and not amplification controls.  There is only one control that should be adjusted and it's the most critical of them all.  It is the radio/scanner audio output level.
    • Turn the level control to 100% if the left or right input is connected to an audio source otherwise turn down to 0%.
  • The line in or mic input setting may need configuring in the Windows Mixer.  Clicking the Mixer button loads up the Windows mixer.
    • Tune the radio to a constant channel such as weather or a control channel frequency.
    • Turn the radio volume up until you hear saturation and back off about 10%. 

The Left and Right level indicators should move with the scanner audio if the audio setup is correct.

4.  Source Client Setup

5.  Web Server Setup

Frequently Asked Questions

  • On which scanners, can I get the text tags for?
Currenty the BCD996XT, BCD396XT, BCT15X, BC346XT, BCD996T, BCD396T, BCT15, BR330T, BC796D, BC785D, BC780XLT, BC296D, and the BC250D scanners.
Radio Shack / GRE scanners text tag support will be coming.
  • How can RadioFeed automatically start streaming after the computer reboots?
Add RadioFeed to the Windows Startup Group.  Insure that the option is checked "Start Up - Source Client & Web Server Use Last State When Program Closed".
  • How can I stream multiple feeds at the same time?
By running multiple instances of RadioFeed
  • How can I run multiple instances of RadioFeed?
Copy and paste an existing RadioFeed folder and rename the new folder using Windows Explorer.
Run RadioFeed from the new folder and change the options and server information specific to that instance.