NEW FCC SITE FOR AUDIO BROADCAST OVER THE INTERNET ESTABLISHED
The Office of Public Affairs announces the establishment of a new page on the FCC's Internet site that will provide worldwide access via the Internet to live and recorded audio broadcasts of selected FCC events. Starting today, the Commission's Open Meetings will be broadcast via new links on the FCC's Home Page, or directly from http://www.fcc.gov/realaudio/.
Live broadcasts from the site will be available to Internet users beginning at the meeting's scheduled start time. Recorded music may be played during the time between the scheduled start of the meeting and when the first remarks are made. Any time an Internet user connects or reconnects to the broadcast, they will hear a short welcome message from the system administrator before joining the meeting in progress.
All live broadcasts will be recorded and made available on the FCC's new audio broadcast site http://www.fcc.gov/realaudio/ for future playback. The site will also include a schedule of upcoming events, and a comment form and email address to solicit ideas on how to improve or add to its usability.
In order to listen to audio from the new site, you must have a computer with a sound board, speakers, and modem; and have access to the Internet via an Internet service provider, online service, or through a corporate network. You must also have a web browser and the RealAudio Player software program -- free from Progressive Networks at http://www.realaudio.com/. The FCC's new audio broadcast site also provides links to information on how to download, install and use the RealAudio Player.
For more information, contact Dave Kitzmiller at (202) 418-0507. For technical information, contact Spencer Hyndman at (202)418-1823.
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