What happened to oldies 104.9

[Argie's Wife]

Before you do the radio subscription thing, check this out:

www.pandora.com

This is a free radio station that you set up to play the types of songs you want to hear. For example, you can go into the profile for your station and say you like "The Beach Boys", "Simon & Garfunkle" and "Jan & Dean". Then the station plays songs from those artists and songs with similar qualities based on what you like. You rate the songs (like or dislike) and the station will make it's selection based on your input.

Also, you can set up more than one station - I've got stations called "Los Lonely Boys" (Tex-Mex guitar/blues), "School House Rock" (for my oldest son), "Dan Zanes" (folk) (for the youngest son) - you get the idea.

And did I mention it was free?

It's really a neat way to listen to music - you might dig up some old songs you hadn't heard in a while and maybe find some new stuff to dig.

[GWC...]

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Before you do the radio subscription thing, check this out:

www.pandora.com

This is a free radio station that you set up to play the types of songs you want to hear.

And did I mention it was free?

How free will it be...

Went out on the boat with my father this weekend and we noticed 104.9 isn't oldies anymore. More of a classic rock station.

What happened to the oldies station? They were always in touch with what was going on around the lakes region. Did it move to another station?

Oldies 104.9 was the station we always listened to on the lake.

Looks like we might have to do a sirius satelite radio subscription for 3 months.

[Argie's Wife]

GWC... darlin'.... you know, technology has come a long, long ways since dialup...

but seriously... if you're already paying for a SmartPhone (data subscript through Verizon or AT&T or whatever) and can work it through your Bluetooth speakers, then why not? I'd rather put my money into a set of speakers ($29 at BJ's Wholesale) than $12.95+6.99/MONTH! into a satellite radio. I have a V-Cast (Verizon) phone and found the subscript for data is about the same as my Metrocast internet cable subscript - once the cell signal gets better in the area, then I plan to switch over so I can go on-line whenever.

Another choice is loading up the ol' iPod, getting an FM Transmitter (look in CD accessories - what fit in your Sony DiscMan as an FM Tansmitter will work for your iPod) and for $15 you can transmit what's on your iPod to ANY radio within about 30'.

It's all good....

[kjbathe]

But how to get Pandora to the boat...

How do folks do their Sirius subscriptions for the boat? Do you just create a second account that you pause and resume each season, or do they offer other ways/deals to do it?

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by kjbathe

But how to get Pandora to the boat...

How do folks do their Sirius subscriptions for the boat? Do you just create a second account that you pause and resume each season, or do they offer other ways/deals to do it?

I just did that this weekend for my new boat...Basically for a second Sirius radio it's $6.99 per month. Simply call their 800 number and have your sirius radio I.D. number ready. I think you have to sign up for two years (which I did) When the seasons over, you simply call Sirius and have them put your secondary radio on hold until the following season. So basically you pay for it all up front but your good for 24 months of use, or approximately 4 seasons on the water. Really not a bad deal.

I think there is also a one time $15.00 connection charge.

Dan

[kjbathe]

I do love having Sirius on the boat -- endless, good, commercial free music.

[SAMIAM]

I prefer XM