The Polka Jammer Network

Due to numerous bugs in the QuickTime system and the lack of a dialup feed, we have restored the streaming system we once had under the old Polka Jammer Network for users of Windows. You can now tune us in via I-Tunes, WINAMP, RealPlayer, Wndows Media Player, AOL Media Player. Of course, you can continue to use QuickTime.

We have also restored the feeds for dialup users.
However, QuickTime will not support dialup.

The Windows feeds run 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

The QuickTime feed is part of the BackBone system
which runs 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

Users of CABLE/DSL will obtain a STEREO feed, while DIAL-UP users will obtain a MONO feed.

If you have Cable Modem or DSL, we recommend trying I-Tunes. This software has a crystal clear STEREO sound. Go to our useful link section below to download this software. Alternately, you can use Windows Media Player.

If you are a DIAL-UP user, we recommend using Jet Audio. We do not suggest using RealPlayer, as many of our listeners have reported buffering problems with this player.

You may also use Windows Media Player as well. Users of CABLE/DSL will
obtain a STEREO feed with Windows Media Player. DIAL-UP users will obtain a MONO feed.

For MAC users, we recommend using QuickTime as we had no reported problems with this player as we did with Windows.

IMPORTANT NOTE IF YOU'RE A WINDOWS USER WHO USES QUICKTIME & EXPERIENCES CONNECTION PROBLEMS:

If any of our listeners receive a 404 BAD REQUEST error in the pop up box when they click on the connect link or the display says “Redirecting” then hangs, they may be behind a firewall. This is caused a bug in the current version of QuickTime which Apple has yet to fix.

Here’s how to get around that:

You will need to make sure you have the latest version of iTunes/Quicktime on your system (Version 7). Click on this link to get the software: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

Download the software, then try connecting again. If that doesn’t work, in the middle of the pop-up box, right click inside the box, and select “Plug-In Settings”. That will open up the Quicktime Preferences box.

Select the “Advanced” tab, and in the Streaming box you’ll see the heading: “Transport Setup”. Click the down arrow with your mouse button and select “Custom”. (It’s selected as Automatic by default)

In “Streaming Transport” under “Transport Protocol”, click the down arrow with your mouse button and select HTTP. In Port ID, click on the down arrow with your mouse button and select “80”. Click on OK, then OK again.

Try connecting again. You should then get our feed.

IF ALL ELSE FAILS, YOU CAN CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

support@polkajammernetwork.org (WINDOWS)

listener@backbone.com (QUICKTIME)

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Media/Internet Radio Software

• QuickTime/I-Tunes (Windows Vista/XP/ME or MAC OS X)
• WINAMP (PC)
• JetAudio (PC)
• RealPlayer (PC)
  
• RealPlayer (MAC OS X)
• WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER (PC)

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TERMS OF SERVICE

1) We make every effort to provide the best possible signal to our loyal listeners. However, due to the nature of Internet Radio, we cannot guarantee that our signal will be flawless.

THE JAMMER SIGNAL IS PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS", and WE MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES.  Our signal is subject to disruption by factors out of our control, such as Internet congestion, ISP outages, network stalling, power outages, router outages, and adverse weather conditions such as lightning storms, severe thunderstorms, and ice storms.

2)  if you are a bandleader and wish to submit your new CD releases to our IJ's, send an e-mail to admin@thejammer.org, and we will be happy to send you our complete list of mailing addresses of all the IJ's on The Jammer.

3)  Depending on the schedules of the show hosts as well as conditions on the network, all LIVE shows are subject to cancellation on certain nights. We make every effort to post announcements on our "News" page, but that is not always possible.

LIVE shows may be subject to cancellation if there are adverse weather and network conditions. (see paragraph #1)

4)  If an IJ is unable to submit a show to us on time, we reserve the right to rebroadcast their last submitted program.

5)  On occasion, we will post a toll-free number where listeners can call in to a LIVE show for requests or dedications. THAT NUMBER IS NOT FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE!!!

6)  Any changes or pre-empting of our schedule will be announced in the "News" section on our home page. Listeners are asked to check in for any updates.

Thank you for your support of The Jammer Network.