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Listening to KALX. Let me count the ways.

one, two, three, four, five different streams

Besides receiving our broadcast signal over the Bay Area FM airwaves at 90.7 MegaHertz, KALX can also be heard streaming via the Internet. Your choice: Real Audio, MP3 or OGG Vorbis.

Real Audio Stream

You can listen to KALX over the Internet via our Real Audio stream.
Get the free version of RealPlayer here for a PC, Mac, or Linux.

MP3 Streams

You can listen to KALX with an MP3 player over the Internet at three different rates:

       MP3 128k Stereo stream
       MP3 56k Stereo stream
       MP3 24k Mono stream

You will need an MP3 player like Winamp (PC), iTunes (Mac and PC), or XMMS (Linux).

If clicking on the above links didn't work, try copying and pasting one of the following URLs into your player's "Open Location" dialog box:

MP3 128k Stereo stream
       http://icecast.media.berkeley.edu:8000/kalx-128.mp3.m3u
MP3 56k Stereo stream
       http://icecast.media.berkeley.edu:8000/kalx-56.mp3.m3u
MP3 24k Mono stream
       http://icecast.media.berkeley.edu:8000/kalx-24.mp3.m3u

OGG Stream

You can also listen to KALX over the internet via our OGG 128k stream.


Audio Stream Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What if the KALX stream appears to be down?
If you get a "File Not Found" message from our stream links, then our stream may be down temporarily. In case we don't know about it, please , call the DJ (510-642-KALX), or call the office (510-642-1111). During normal business hours, it only takes us a minute to reboot and get the stream back on.

What do you recommend if I'm trying to listen to KALX over a slow modem?
The 24K Mono stream.

I often get rebuffering messages. Anything I can do?
Yes, lots of rebuffering usually means your Internet connection speed is slow. Try listening using one of our slower streams like the 56K Stereo, and if that doesn't work use the 24K Mono stream.

I have a real slow computer and am having trouble with the RealAudio stream
We've heard rumors that folks with older, slower computers have better luck with an older version of RealPlayer.

I'm having trouble listening to the RealAudio stream on my Mac. What can I do?
If you are using MAC OS9, and are unable to connect to the stream, try the following:
- Launch RealPlayer
- Choose "Preferences..." from the "View" menu
- Click on the "Transport" tab
- Click the "Use specified transports" button in the top section
- Click the "RTSP Settings..." button
- Set transport for RTSP to be HTTP only by clicking the "Use HTTP Only" button
- Click "OK"
- Then Click "OK" again to exit the preferences section
- Quit RealPlayer
- Try playing the KALX stream again

What should I do if I get a message asking me to "run auto configure"?
On some machines, the initial attempt to connect to our stream may produce a message prompt asking you to "run auto configure". By clicking OK, your player may then be able to start the audio stream after trying several different connection protocols. The auto-configure procedure will not disable your player even if you are still unable to connect to our live stream.

I can't listen to your audio stream at work. What gives?
Sometimes if you can't access the stream or see "undefined" error messages, you are probably behind a firewall. Some unenlightened businesses filter what their employees can see on the Internet at work, and unfortunately, Internet radio is a prime candidate for being blocked. If this is happening to you, your only hope is turning someone in your IT department into a KALX fan.

 

KALX is part of the Educational Technology Services of the University of California at Berkeley
website updated: 8 May 2008
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