There have been a few attempt to realise a better use for the EPG like the Pure Evoke-3 radio that had epg and recording (I even remember the Psion Wavefinder from the early 2000s that used software on a Windows pc and let you schedule recordings) but sadly the nearest we got to any usable nin-internet radio recording option with epg has been via Freeview, Freesat or Sky satellite boxes but that wouldn't necessarily get you access to all the stations on DAB.
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Those are probably things I should look into. Considering those free-to-air networks are TV networks, MythTV would likely work for them. But then I have no idea the absence of video would cause any issues, considering a Satellite tuner device for a PC might just receive TV signals.
There are literally thousands of free streaming radio stations, and there are apps that will record from them (probably taking code from the granddaddy of them all, StreamRipper). Why not use those?
I have no Internet. I want to hear the local broadcasts when I am at home.
At home, I have ~75—100 local broadcast stations which cover local news and events. I also figure that of the thousands of Internet stations, very few would likely be specific to my region. I think only a small fraction of broadcast radio stations have an Internet stream.
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When I am in a cafe or library getting Internet, I use that opportunity to listen to distant stations.
Note as well that a strong DAB signal is better than any Internet signal. There are many more points of failure with Internet, such as network congestion.
You do give me an idea though. I have some shell accounts. I could perhaps setup a timed recording of something I want to hear from Internet radio. Then I could fetch it whenever I get online. But I guess a MythRadio would still be useful.. something to show me the schedules centrally. I think at the moment we are stuck with going to the website of each station and navigating their UI one station at a time. Fuck that.
Fair enough. I've not been in that situation for a very long time, so by the fact you're here I assumed the same for you. My bad. Glad at least I was somewhat helpful in giving you the idea to time some stream recordings. Good luck in your hunt for the actual solution you are looking for.