FFR Radio - Broadcasting Instructions
Ok, so now that you know the FFR Radio exists, you are probably wondering how you broadcast and become a DJ. We will get to that in just a second but before we do let me make a few things very clear.
DO NOT refer to your broadcast as anything else other than FFR Radio
DO NOT use excessive swearing or bad language
DO NOT broadcast audio with intent on profiting or asking for money
DO NOT broadcast in your underwear
DO NOT feed the animals
Alright, now that the simple rules are out of the way, lets get down to business. The first thing you need to do is grab yourself a copy of the latest Winamp 5 (or later) and download the best version possible without having to pay for it. It is usually available ON THIS PAGE but the URL may have changed. Basically you are downloading the Bundle version not the Pro, Full or Lite version. Go ahead and install this Winamp with the default options and then move on to the next step.
Winamp is great but we will also need to connect and broadcast what we are playing. This is where oddcast comes in. You will need to head over to oddsock.org and grab yourself a copy of the Oddcast V3 plugin for Winamp 3.1.9 or higher once you have downloaded this, install it and do you best to follow the directions during install. It may ask you to go to certain websites and install certain codecs, just do whatever it says and you will be doing fine. :)
Now that you have installed everything you need. It is time to configure it. I promise that configuring won't take long as long as you read the directions that I have written for you.
1. Start Winamp
2. Within Winamp go to Options --> Preferences --> Plugins --> DSP/EFFECTS
3. Choose the Oddcast Plugin from the list and click close on the Winamp Preferences window
4. You should now have both Winamp and the OddcastV3 window open. If so, click "Add Encoder" on the OddcastV3 window
5. You will see it add an entry into the OddcastV3 window. Now right click on that entry and choose "Configure"
6. We will cover "Basic Settings" tab here
Bitrate: 128
Samplerate: 44100
Channels: 2 (checkmark Joint Stereo)
Encoder Type: MP3 Lame (others like AAC have higher quality
but you risk incompatibilities when users connect)
Server Type: Icecast2
Server IP: flashflashrevolution.com
Server Port: 8000
Encoder Password: Commodore1
Mount Point: /music1.mp3
Reconnect Seconds: 10
7. Click OK
8. Simply select the Encoder from the list and click "Connect" in the Oddcast window
9. Enjoy streaming the music to whoever you want.
Some important notes about the configuration. Commodore1 /music1 is for
Station2, Commodore2 /music2 is for station3.. etc..etc..
The URL for each station is
http://www.flashflashrevolution.com:8000/music1.mp3.m3u or music2.mp3.m3u etc..etc.
The URL for people with windows media player would be
/ffrradio1.asx for station2..
ffrradio2.asx for station2 etc..etc.
There are other options available within oddcast for using your mic etc. You will have to read up on that on your own time. This guide is meant to get you started on the basics.
