Frequently Asked Questions

What program do I need to listen to SimKast Radio 3.0?

Basically any audio program that can play an internet stream can listen to the station. This includes your default mp3 player.
You may use Winamp, QuickTime, Real Player, iTunes, or Windows Media Plaer.
Winamp is probably your best choice for listening to the station.

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How do I listen to SimKast Radio 3.0 in Second Life?

There are two main ways of listening to Sim Kast Radio 3.0 inside of Second Life. You can listen to it at one of the locations listed below or you can follow the directions that follow that on how to listen to it from your home.

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I have AOL and can't connect to your station

If you are having trouble listening to our station via your AOL built in player, you can try using Winamp to listen. You can download Winamp here. Follow these instructions only after you have installed winamp:

If you use the AOL player again, you may have to do this again.

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Can I save the SimKast Radio 3.0 stream to my Winamp?

Yes you can, and in fact we encourage you to do so. The benefit of saving the SimKast Radio 3.0 stream as a play list is for if the website is ever down, then you can still connect. You also won't have to go through the website to connect whenever you want to tune in, which makes it so much easier and convenient!

You now have a direct link to our Station Server! You can place this link wherever you keep your music links, or just put it on your desktop for easy access.
To tune in with your new link all you need to do is double click the SimKast Radio 3.0 Winamp link and your Winamp will auto load AND connect to the SimKast Radio 3.0 stream! Yes, it's really that easy!

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I am using Winamp to listen. Why does the music sound distorted?

If you feel like the music is sounding distorted when you are using Winamp to listen, your EQ may be on and distorting the music. To turn the EQ off in Winamp, click on the "EQ" button in the main window so that you can view it and make sure the "ON" button is not lit up. If all the songs are still sounding distorted, please contact tech support for more help.

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How do I become a DJ?

If you are interested in being a DJ, please fill out the DJ Application. Our Training Dept will be in touch as the schedule opens for the shifts you request on your application. If there are no available shifts at the time you fill out your Application, then it will be held on file for future reference. We DO NOT throw out or prejudice against Applications to be a SimKast Radio 3.0 DJ!!!

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Where do I file a complaint or make a suggestion?

Your feedback on our station is essential in making SimKast Radio 3.0 what it is. We are a station that is shaped by our listeners. We value your opinion and want to hear what you think. Now keep in mind that our DJs have one policy regarding music content. We play 2 types of music in the following order and priority. 1. Whatever is requested or dedicated. 2. Whatever the DJs want to play. Our DJs play what they want to hear ONLY after they play all requested songs that they have. If you have a complaint regarding songs being played on the air, just remember that we are playing what other listeners are requesting. If you would still like to send in a complaint or suggestion, please email them to the station's Management.

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How do I make a request?

The best way to send in a request or dedication is by contacting the DJ who is currently on air. Most of the time they will tell you how to get a hold of them. We use Yahoo Messenger as our preferred program to communicate. DJs will give their Yahoo ID out to take requests. Some of our DJs will also accept requests through their personal SimKast Radio 3.0 email (listed by their name on the "DJ Bio's" page) or Second Life. They will tell you their Second Life name, email address, or other best way of contacting them to make a request. You will also see the current DJ with a link to them in Yahoo, the current song playing, and a link to their playlist on the top section of our website.

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How can I request an on-location broadcast?

Live on-location broadcasts are probably the best way to have a great time with the DJs of SimKast Radio 3.0. Our DJs will come to your area and broadcast live there during some or all of their shift if they have an account set up for that game. Most of our DJs will announce what games they play and who they are in that game. If you know of a certain DJ who broadcasts in your game and know when they will be on the air, you can send that DJ an email (listed beside their name on the "DJ Bio's" page). It's alway best for you to contact the DJ directly and work out the time/date for your on-location broadcast. The more information you offer the easier it is to book the on-location broadcast. If the DJ is not on air at the time of your event, then it will be next to impossible to have that DJ there, so you should give at LEAST 7 days notice. We can not guarantee all on-location broadcast bookings. Please confirm all information directly with the DJ you wish to book for your event.

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Can anybody request a custom promotional liner?

We no longer do custom promotional liners. If you would like to make an announcement please send an email to the station's Management 2-7 days prior to the event and it will be confirmed with you.

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