TalkSport Radio Coverage

[Jetl3on]

Why do both 5Live and Talksport only broadcast on MW/AM? Im surprised they have moved to a better medium considering the huge fanbase and constant interference and frequent overhead blackouts trying to listen to a game in the car. is it something to do with rights?
Is it possible to find a dedicated sports channel on FM or an Iphone application that broadcasts live games without this nuisance?

Thanks

[Russ35]

Both are national radio stations, and there is insufficient FM frequencies available. They both transmit on DAB so much better quality is available.

If you have an Ipod/phone you could always get a Roberts 'Robi' - DAB/FM receiver/Remote Control. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Roberts-Digital-Radio-Remo...

I've used one when I go to football matches for the last few years, with no great problems. It uses the ipod power, so you may only get 3-4 hrs when using DAB

[sleep envy]

you can listen via the web

[cotney]

fking TalkSport?

I refuse to listen to any radio station that employs a Wife Beater/Dogger/General .... Yes that's you Stan.

[Jetl3on]

Russ35 said:

Both are national radio stations, and there is insufficient FM frequencies available. They both transmit on DAB so much better quality is available.

If you have an Ipod/phone you could always get a Roberts 'Robi' - DAB/FM receiver/Remote Control. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Roberts-Digital-Radio-Remo...

I've used one when I go to football matches for the last few years, with no great problems. It uses the ipod power, so you may only get 3-4 hrs when using DAB

Pirates always seem to find an available FM slot, its mainly for the car and getting DAB is not really an option for the rust bucket unfortunately, so it looks like this Robi is the way to go, as im not restricted to the car, thanks for the tip.

[Russ35]

Never tried using the IPod and 'Robi' whilst in the car so no idea what the reception is like.

If your looking for mainly in car use have a look at the Pure Highway PURE website or Amazon

[sjc]

cotney said:

fking TalkSport?

I refuse to listen to any radio station that employs a Wife Beater/Dogger/General .... Yes that's you Stan.

He's actually one of their better pundit, doesn't just ramble for the sake of it like Ronnie"um,ya know,don't worry about that eh,um yeh,I'm trying to bluff my way through it"Irani.

[sleep envy]

he does come up with some ridiculous arguments with mark saggers

plus, the way he says money grates - munaaay

[Jetl3on]

Who is that scouse reporter, Alan Gray? So boring to listen to, very cynical and nothing positive to say, really spoils the game with his OTT negative approach to reporting, when you watch MOTD you discover it wasnt half as bad as he makes out.

[Get Karter]

You mean Alan Green, the commentator with the Northern Irish accent?

If so, yes I agree, he is miserable and negative at every opportunity.

[ascayman]

Jetl3on said:

Who is that scouse reporter, Alan Gray? So boring to listen to, very cynical and nothing positive to say, really spoils the game with his OTT negative approach to reporting, when you watch MOTD you discover it wasnt half as bad as he makes out.

do you mean alan green, the irish guy that works for the bbc?

Edited by ascayman on Friday 5th March 16:17

[Jetl3on]

Get Karter said:

You mean Alan Green, the commentator with the Northern Irish accent?

If so, yes I agree, he is miserable and negative at every opportunity.

That sounds like him, oldish pot bellied geezer, balding on top, is he Northern Irish, I thought he was Liverpulian, as he has a thing against SAF and Man U, by the way he saves his worst insults for when they are playing.

[central]

Jetl3on said:

Who is that scouse reporter, Alan Gray? So boring to listen to, very cynical and nothing positive to say, really spoils the game with his OTT negative approach to reporting, when you watch MOTD you discover it wasnt half as bad as he makes out.

Alan Green? 5live. *THE* best commentator on radio or TV.

Andy Gray? Sky Sports.

Neither of these are Scousers, reporters or work for Talksport.

MOTD edits out a large percentage of games.

[Jetl3on]

central said:

Jetl3on said:

Who is that scouse reporter, Alan Gray? So boring to listen to, very cynical and nothing positive to say, really spoils the game with his OTT negative approach to reporting, when you watch MOTD you discover it wasnt half as bad as he makes out.

Alan Green? 5live. *THE* best commentator on radio or TV.

Andy Gray? Sky Sports.

Neither of these are Scousers, reporters or work for Talksport.

MOTD edits out a large percentage of games.

Andy Gray!!!! Thats him!

Very Poor commentator, its definitely him on one of the sports channels, must be 5Live.

[Spiritual_Beggar]

sleep envy said:

plus, the way he says money grates - munaaay

[Eric Mc]

Alan Green is the BEST commentator on Radio 5. It's a real pity he has no interest in TV commentating.

His commentary on the British rowing team's Gold Medal at the Sydney Olympics is up there with the greatest moments of sports commentaries.

[maco]

I have used DBA car radio
http://dab-car-radio.amazon-guide.co.uk/

and could listen to it

[stuttgartmetal]

cotney said:

fking TalkSport?

I refuse to listen to any radio station that employs a Wife Beater/Dogger/General .... Yes that's you Stan.

I used to have this thought about stan

I'd give him a listen, the boys a genius.
And I never ever thought Id say that.

[dirty boy]

stuttgartmetal said:

cotney said:

fking TalkSport?

I refuse to listen to any radio station that employs a Wife Beater/Dogger/General .... Yes that's you Stan.

I used to have this thought about stan

I'd give him a listen, the boys a genius.
And I never ever thought Id say that.

I'd agree that he's a smart cookie, but you have to admit, his accent does grate!

[mattviatura]

Alan Green is a first class James Hunt.

However Talksport really does remove the Mcvities when it comes to tt presenters, Mike Parry being the prime candidate.