Test Mode

Hey, everyone,

I’ve now got the server in test mode while I make a few final tweaks to the configuration, etc. Like every other year, the streaming radio is going to be better than ever: faster server, faster connection, more songs (4 whole days worth!), and more features (e.g., mobile phone support). While I’m working on the last details, you can enjoy one of my favorite albums - Christmas at the [Boston] Pops.

I’ve been looking for some way to embed a flash-like player so that people behind firewalls (that means you, B.A.!) can listen in as well. Unfortunately, it seems that Flash’s support for this type of stream is all but non-existent. I’m looking at a couple commercial solutions to see if they’re viable but, for now, it looks like I’m going to launch the site without this feature.

The mobile phone support is pretty exciting. I’ve just now upgraded to a more data-friendly phone (the T-Mobile MDA, a.k.a. the HTC Wizard) with EDGE support, and I was able to connect to the stream and listen in for a solid half-hour before I was convinced that it wasn’t just a fluke. If you’ve got a copy of TCPMP on your smartphone, please give it a shot and let me know how it works!

Peace,
Kevin