![]() There is also no two-way connection between the transmitters and the receivers. This signal has a geographical range depending on the transmission power. For HD Radio, the stations need special transmitters to broadcast the signal. Apps and websites usually offer a better overview when it comes to searching and more information about the stations.īasically, a distinction is made between HD Radio and internet radio even though both convert digital information back into sound. The same variety can also be accessed easily and is free of charge via an app or directly in the browser. For receiving radio stations over the internet, you do not necessarily need an internet radio device. Therefore, it can happen that stations are no longer available. It can become problematic when the integrated database is no longer supplied with updates. The device has to be connected to the internet and then offers a large selection of programs. Some models also have additional built in FM and DAB+ transmitters. Most devices have an integrated database that contains the stream URLs of radio stations. The internet radio can replace the traditional radio device in the kitchen. Another common name for these devices is WiFi radio. However, the word internet radio also refers to the device that is capable of receiving and playing radio streams. Internet radio or web radio can be used to describe a station that broadcasts via streaming over the web instead of using the conventional FM frequencies. The term internet radio is used for different things. Radio is no longer just the pure transmission of information paired with musical entertainment today – but is a true experience! ![]() They offer their listeners a very specific program, perfectly matched to their musical tastes. Nowadays, almost every FM station offers an online radio stream as well, so it can be heard everywhere and independent of conventional frequencies.įurthermore, there are web-only stations that are devoted to a very specific genre or topic. The classic range of FM stations has been joined by an extensive array of web radio. ![]() Not only the technical progress is visible, but also the variety of online offers available has increased. Invented at the beginning of the 20th century, radio represents the oldest digital mass media and has developed in an extraordinary way to the present. However, the term radio does not only refer to the device itself but also to radio stations such as National Public Radio (NPR), News Radio 1000 AM and many others. Both transmitted signals are converted into sound, which gives us our daily information. It is a similar principle to antenna and cable television. You can receive radio through terrestrial broadcasting - this works through electromagnetic waves - or through broadband cable as high-frequency electrical signals. We use this term as a shortcut for radio receiver or broadcast receiver, which makes it possible to receive radio broadcasts. This episode was made with support from RadioEins, Berlin’s public broadcaster.The term radio comes from the Latin radius that means stream. Radio Spaetkauf is produced by Joel Dullroy, Jöran Mandik, Daniel Stern and Maisie Hitchcock. Thanks to our co-host Matilde Keizer! You can hear her German-language podcasts here: MUGPU (matilde und georg Produzieren Unterhaltung) Schamlos: Links: Stoppt Diskriminierung und Gewalt durch Kontrolleure Petition. The BVG responded, saying it checks all complaints and deals with ticket controller issues through labour law. Black Womxn Matter are petitioning the city government to reform the BVG's handling reports of discrimination and violence. Journalist Anne-Marie Harrison has been following the campaign which details stories of abuse by ticket controllers. People of colour are reporting violent and humiliating experiences while having tickets checked on public transport. Join their campaign here: Get their Berlin Brutalist Map here: Felix Torkar and Gunnar Klack tell us why we should love concrete. Berlin has several amazing examples of Brutalism. Turns out it's a fantastic example of form and functionality. Why can't the rest of Germany be so practical and sensible?Ī terrifying concrete building with a horrible history is threatened with destruction: the Mäuserbunker in Lichterfelde. Joel asks - isn't it better to vaccinate the wrong people than nobody? Matilde found a doctor giving left-over vaccines to anyone who shows up. People are being turned away due to paperwork. We ask - what's the point of making rules with so many holes? Matilde says Germany's leaders are like bad parents scared of disciplining their children.īerlin vaccine centers are throwing away unused doses. We need a negative test to go shopping - but not really: grocery and household shopping is exempt. Berlin finally has an overnight curfew - but not really: we can go out alone from 9pm to 5am.
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