When you click the above link, the player will launch, or "pop up." If you don't see the player, make sure you have set your browser (what you are viewing this page in right now) to allow "pop ups."
You need to have Windows Media Player 6.4 or higher. You can get Windows Media Player free of charge, by clicking here.
During the broadcast, you may notice periods of intermittent interruptions silence or "Jazz Music". This is normal. We have to cover some local on-air commercials. Most of the time, you will hear a special song. You may even here some specal commercials that are only on our listen live stream. Please be assured that you have not lost the stream, as the broadcast should resume after the some local commercials are over.Please keep in mind that this system is a work in progress. We are working hard to improve Listen Live and we know that there are still some flaws so please be patient.
If the player does not open when you click to listen, it usually means one of two things: 1 Your popup stopper needs to be adjusted to allow a window to open on this page
or 2 Javascript is disabled in your browser settings. [ Click here to learn how to enable Javascript]
Some companies block streaming broadcasts. If the streaming player opens but you cannot connect at work, check with your network administrator at your workplace. If you always get "Error. Please try to re-connect" and you are not blocked by your company, it usually indicates a problem with your computer. First, try installing the latest version of Windows Media Player. It is a free download by clicking the Media Player logo above.
Buffering, dropouts, lost connections:
Buffering happens when your computer has a slower connection to our Listen Live computer. This, unfortunately, is part of the internet. Even people with Broadband connections will experience buffering. Our Listen Live partner is working directly with Microsoft to make buffering a thing of the past.
Many things can cause you to lose the stream. A slow computer, not enough memory or even running several programs at once can make your PC lose the connection. If you tend to hear a lot of hard drive activity when using your PC, that's usually a sign that you need more memory.
Windows Media Player 6.4 or higher is required. If you have Windows, you probably already have Windows Media Player. If you would like the newer version or need to reinstall, click the Media Player button above to download a free copy. Many times, problems can be fixed by installing the latest version.
Please keep in mind that this system is a work in progress. We are working hard to improve Listen Live and we know that there are still some flaws so please be patient.
1. Make sure your computer has speakers. If your computer has speakers, make sure they are turned on, are plugged into the wall (if required) and are plugged into your computer. The spot where you would plug your speakers into your computer is usually green and has a small picture of a megaphone.
2. If your computer has speakers and those speakers are plugged in, you might want to make sure you have what is called a soundcard. If you are trying to listen on your home computer, consult the book your computer came with. If you are trying to listen at work, contact the person who maintains your computer.
3. If you have done all the things above and are still having issues, please go to our contact page to e-mail our online department and we'll try and will assist you with any issues you might have. We want to to make sure that you are able to fully enjoy us on your computer!
Below are the minimum requirements for Mac users.
1. All Mac users must use either Internet Explorer 5 or Safari.There are two versions of Windows Internet Explorer for Mac users:
2. All Mac users must use Windows Media Player. The version of Windows Media Player is determined by the OS (Operating System) of the Mac you have. The links for each version are below:
Windows Media Player 7.1 for Mac OS 8.1 and higher - get it here.
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