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The Top 5 Internet Radio Stations of 2009

By Paul Gil, About.com

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#4) The Pirate Radio Network


Web Address: http://pirateradionetwork.com/

PROS:

  • Wide variety of music genres to listen to.
  • You can choose to listen via a "web tuner" or via a downloadable special player.
  • You can make your own radio station - perhaps the easiest way to start broadcast an amateur Internet radio show from your personal computer.
CONS:

  • To make your own broadcasts you need to install "The RadioDestiny Broadcaster".
  • "The RadioDestiny Broadcaster" is a beginner-unfriendly installation - you must follow minimum system requirements and perform a tedious configuration, including true IP address configuring.
  • Mac broadcasting is not supported.


Editor's Note: these Internet radio stations were chosen through a semi-formal poll of our readers. The evaluation criteria was a subjective blend of music selection breadth and depth, ease of use for beginners, friendly navigation, availability, system requirements, and how convenient the service is. This list is subject to change as users continue to submit their votes via email.
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