"David Houpt" wrote in message
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Hi!

On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:06:39 GMT, "Woody" wrote:

Go to Expensive World and buy one of their USB Freeview receivers (from
12.97 to 29.99,) then run it on your PC and save direct to hard disc.
Most units come with time-settable recording software.

Yes, I have often wondered whether this would be a good solution. I
have been put off by the worries in the reviews about compatability
with Windows XP SP2 and the quality of reception from the supplied
aerial. Still, if it records in MP3 - so that I can burn a CD if I
need to this might be worth a look. Of course, like many of us I am
running out of USB ports.

You won't like DAB quality, believe me.

Interesting this. Maybe I'm getting old but I find DAB Ok for Radio 3,
provided that the BBC don't fiddle with the bit rate again!

Many thanks for the suggestion.


Hi David, not surprised you're wanting to record R3 - the chances of tuning
it in and actually getting to hear some *music* seem to be getting ever
thinner, these days! Anyway, I don't know if it would suit but the 'One
Touch' recording facility from some/many PVRs (from the EPG) makes it very
easy to grab stuff for listening later, but possibly not so good if you want
to keep the recordings. (Swim is listening to GQT on the 'Tommy' as I
type....)