How much does it cost?
The Podcast files are free but you may have to pay your service provider for line rental and data costs to enable you to download these files.
How do I know when to look for it?
If you subscribe to a Podcast, then your computer will automatically look for and download the latest edition every time you log on to the internet. You can also download episodes manually and not subscribe. Remember our Podcasts are absolutely free.
What do I need to listen to a Podcast?
The simplest and easiest way to listen is to click on an episode link of one of our Podcasts and let your PC play it for you. An episode is an MP3 audio file that you can listen to using a range of devices and programs. This is NOT subscribing -- you would have to return every week or every so often to get a new Podcast, as opposed to the file being provided to you regularly and automatically via subscription.
However, if you want to subscribe and have new Podcasts downloaded automatically, you will need software such as iTunes, Juice or Doppler. They are free to download and can be used on either Apple Mac or your PC.
How do I subscribe?
You just need to follow the instructions in the input box labelled "South African Radio League Podcast feed:" on the right-hand side of the Podcast Home Page and paste the feed url into your Podcast software. If you have iTunes installed on your computer, click on the iTUNES icon. The iTunes program on your computer will be called and should start running.
Do I have to have an iPod or iTunes program to do this?
You do not have to have an iPod or iTunes program; you don't even have to have an MP3 player. You can simply listen to the audio on a PC or Apple Mac. The Podcast will work on a range of Podcast software or MP3 players. You can also listen to the Podcast directly from your PC online -- you do not have to download it to an MP3 player. This is called audio-streaming. You can of course also download the Podcast files and then listen offline.
I still don't understand. Help!
Email us at armi@sarl.org.za and we will try our best to assist you.
What are the terms and conditions?
Podcasts may be reproduced or rebroadcast without written permission from Amateur Radio Mirror International but recognition must be given to SARL Amateur Radio Mirror International.
Return to SARL Podcast page.