How to Build a Radio to Stream Internet Radio

This old-school radio can bring you an Internet station.

Millions of Internet radio stations are available on the World Wide Web. From the most experimental to top 40, you can find almost anything you might want to listen to. Connecting one of these stations to your radio is an easy process that will make it simple to listen to your favorite Internet stations just like you would with old-fashioned AM or FM.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Device with Internet connection
• Radio
• FM radio transmitter

1. Use a computer or a telephone with Internet access to connect to the Internet radio station of your choice. You can find a wide range of Internet radio stations on sites like Shoutcast or Live365. Many Internet radio stations are also available through iTunes.

2. Plug the FM radio transmitter into your device. Each transmitter is slightly different, so make sure you choose one that is compatible. Some connect through USB, while others use 1/8" jacks. Others are designed for a specific device, such as an iPod or Zune.

3. Set the station on the wireless transmitter to a frequency that is not used by another station. If you tune into a station that is already being broadcast to, you'll end up with interference.

4. Tune your radio into the same frequency that is indicated on your transmitter. You should hear the Internet radio station through your radio.

Resources

• Live365
• Shoutcast