[access-uk] Re: BBC Sporting Events Streaming On Sonata, Presently Cricket

  • From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 07:40:37 +0100

Hi Paul

I'm not a cricket person, so finding the tennis would make me a very happy 
bunny as Five Live's coverage on the whole of other tournaments apart from 
Wimbledon is feeble to say the least. 


Kind Regards,

Jackie Cairns
J&M Work-Ability

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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Paul Benson
Sent: 29 May 2011 19:20
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: BBC Sporting Events Streaming On Sonata, Presently 
Cricket

Hi Jackie, 

I have only used live streaming for cricket on the BBC site. Since there are 20 
streams presently, and with the exception of a knock-out first round 
tournament, where minor counties are included, the 20 are twice the amount 
needed for cricket streams. 

I would be surprised if other sports did not receive similar coverage from time 
to time. I had a little search on the BBC site, but if there is a page, simply 
listing all the Events being streamed at that point in time, I failed to find 
it. Perhhaps the thought that anyone would wish to surf their Events Streams is 
just too peculiar for them to contemplate. 

On the other hand, it is such a massive site, I could have easily missed the 
needle in the haystack. There could even be a calendar for the week or further, 
so we do not have to take pot-luck as to when to switch on and search. 

If such a page exists, and someone on this list finds it, please circulate it's 
address. 

Paul Benson. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Jackie Cairns - Email Address: jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent On: 
29/05/2011 08:10 Sent To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx - Email Address: 
access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: BBC Sporting Events Streaming On Sonata, Presently 
Cricket

Hi Paul

Thank you for posting this info.  I will have a look on the site now I know you 
have to add it yourself.  Adding and removing stations is easy.  I have a 
username and password set up with Luke so I can do this myself.  If any streams 
don't work, or I want something added that isn't there, Luke is really 
obliging.  Personally, I think it is a great service and worth the subscription 
of £25 per year for its maintenance.

Tell me though, does this extra menu cover all sporting events broadcast by the 
BBC, or does it relate only to cricket? 
Kind Regards,

Jackie Cairns
J&M Work-Ability

jandm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.work-ability.co.uk
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Paul Benson
Sent: 28 May 2011 16:02
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: BBC Sporting Events Streaming On Sonata, Presently 
Cricket

Hi Jackie,

Apologies, I have just re-read my email, and did not express myself precisely. 
The 

BBC Events Streams (Sports)

Is not part of the standard issue radio lists, it is however available as an 
extra menu, which can be added upon request to your radio stations menu, as are 
so many, many more.

So, phone on Monday and Luke will add it to your list in a few seconds. Of 
course, it might be possible to do so on the web site yourself, providing you 
are set up to do so. I have looked at the site a few times, but have not yet 
tried to add anything myself, usual fear of fouling it up totally.

The idea came about when I had asked for the recent Roses cricket match to be 
placed on my stream, and when the match was over, to have that stream removed. 
I asked if all 20 could be placed under one selection in the menu, so I did not 
have to continually take up his time by adding and removing a single stream as 
the days go by. Luke said he would think of the best way to do it, and he has.

Paul Benson.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jackie Cairns - Email Address: jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent On: 
28/05/2011 15:03 Sent To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx - Email Address: 
access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: BBC Sporting Events Streaming On Sonata, Presently 
Cricket

Hi Paul

Great idea if I could find it?  I have no menu you describe within the Radio 
Stations section on my unit, so do you need to have it added?

Intrigued.
Kind Regards,

Jackie Cairns
J&M Work-Ability

jandm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.work-ability.co.uk
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Paul Benson
Sent: 27 May 2011 15:32
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] BBC Sporting Events Streaming On Sonata, Presently Cricket

Hello all,
 
The Sonata has added a new feature to the radio listings. It is called:
 
BBC Events Streaming
 
and is classified as Sports.
 
This is the title of the menu, and once selected, gives you the options of all 
20 BBC live events coverage.
 
It is not possible to tell what is on each stream. One has to go through them 
all, about 5 seconds per selection, less than 2 minutes in all, to work out 
which streams are live. The BBC are continually changing what is streamed on 
which stream, so just going through them is the only way. It will of course, 
take a short while, to determine if the commentary is that of the event you 
want. Once a particular sports event is allocated a stream, that event should 
always stay on that stream number until it is concluded, which in the case of 
County cricket, is 4 days. 
 
Once the menu is opened up, the male voice will announce the streams one by 
one. Upon selecting, say stream 1, there will be 3 responses.
 
1. The Sonata will beep about twice, and if the stream is live, start streaming.
 
2. You will hear a recorded message from the BBC. This means the stream is 
open, but the sporting event is suspended for some reason, in the case of 
cricket, rain or bad light. Commentary may start again later in the day.
 
3. If the stream is closed, the beeps will continue. After about 5 beeps, just 
move along the menu to the next station and select O.K..
 
At presently, all streams are for County cricket. I do not think the Test 
matches are included, I think that is broadcast on Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, 
so no need to appear here. What will be streamed once the cricket season 
closes, and the football begins, will be interesting to observe. Who knows what 
the BBC have in mind for the 2012 Olympics, with respect to using these 
streams, as a possible supplement to the Radio 5 live broadcasts.
 
Lastly, after having moved from one stream to another while searching for your 
particular broadcast, do not let the beeps run out, you get about 10 beeps to 
decide to select, or move along the menu. If you let the beeps run out, it 
appears you have to switch off the Sonata and start from the beginning again.
 
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