NSB Radio uses streaming MP3s to broadcast.

We have an in-built play function for Windows Users - simply click on the Web Player Icon on the top of the page. If this doesnt work, you may not have a Soundcard, or you may need a dedicated program.

For Windows Users :

Windows Media Player
WMP does not like MP3s, but it will play them, you just need to change the URL of the stream, removing the "listen.pls" part.
Press Ctrl and U key to bring up the Open menu and put in http://live.nsbradio.co.uk:8904 or open this link in Windows Media Player

WinAMP
We recommend WinAMP - its free
If you are using WinAmp, press Ctrl and L key to bring up the Open menu and then put in http://live.nsbradio.co.uk:8904/listen.pls

RealPlayer
Realplayer isnt designed for MP3s, but they will still play. Press Ctrl and O key to bring up the Open menu and put in http://live.nsbradio.co.uk:8904/listen.pls

For Mac Users :

iTunes
We recommend iTunes - its free
Download iTunes and paste the following address in to the Play Location menu :http://live.nsbradio.co.uk:8904/listen.pls

More Questions

Q: When I click on the link from the main radio page, my browser prompts me to download a file, then nothing happens.

A: Most likely, you do not have any software that is properly configured to play the stream. The streaming service we use is called ShoutCast . It uses a file with an extension of .pls, which stands for "playlist." This file contains all the information needed for your software to connect to the server and play the live stream.

If you find that this is the case, you are encourage to install Winamp (free). When setting WinAMP up, ensure that in the "File Types" option, you have set that application to play .pls files. You may need to restart your application and/or your computer before the change is applied.

Q: I've set up Winamp (or another media player) to play .pls files, but RealOne Player keeps starting when I try to listen to a live stream. Whats up with that?

A: Real, Inc., the corporation who markets RealOne, is aggressive in becoming the number one provider of streaming content. As a result, their software is customized to retain control of file formats, such as .pls. They accomplish this through the RealOne Smartcenter, a program that is set up to run every time you start your computer. Smartcenter will retain file formats for RealOne player on every startup. To eliminate this problem, simply disable Smartcenter from starting up during boot.

To do this, after your computer is started, you will see a small RealPlayer icon in the bottom right of your screen, also known as the system tray. Right click on the icon, and select to disable Smartcenter. Also, open RealOne Player options and edit the file extension associations to not include .pls files, then close RealOne. Once this is completed, open the media player you want to use (preferably Winamp) and edit the file extension associations to include .pls files. Once you restart Winamp, it should retain the settings you specified. Put simply, discourage people from ever installing Real products.

If you have a question or are still having problems, email jim@nsbradio.co.uk giving as much info as possible for him to help you.