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FrequencyCast covers Digital TV and Technology in the UK. Shows explore services such as Freeview, Sky Digital, BT Vision and Virgin Media, as well as wireless and online gadgets. Each show starts with a UK tech news roundup, covers a tech topic picked by listeners, then gets interactive with emails and calls. Join Carl and Pete for a lighthearted tantalising taste of technology. More at frequencycast.co.uk
Copyright: 2006-2008 FrequencyCast
  Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100
FrequencyCast Show 33 is a special edition. The team are let out-and-about to get chatting with manufacturers about new technology. We meet Olympus, TVonics, Pure and Dyal to talk TV, DAB, recorders and watches.
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  Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:30:00 +0100
In FrequencyCast Show 32, Carl and Pete talk about the future of Shortwave radio, review Tiscali TV, recharge with a PowerChimp and celebrate Blue Peter's 50th. In the news, we look at Freeview HD, and a Freesat PVR, plus new HD channels and the demise of Channel 4 Radio.
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  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:58:51 +0200
Update released on 12 October 2008 to cover the news that Channel 4 Radio is to pull out of national DAB radio, throwing the future of digital radio into question once again. Also, questions on the Sony Reader, plus some money off codes.
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  Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:00:00 +0200
In FrequencyCast Show 31, Pete and Carl explore eBooks and eBook readers such as the new Sony Reader. We also look at Pure's new DAB radios, the Cowon iAudio D2, and we set a little quiz. The news section includes details of some channel re-brands and half-price HD. Plus, the team answer your TV and technology questions.
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  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:17:29 +0200
FrequencyCast update for 9th September 2008 - Apple announcements, Google Chrome browser, BT Vision HD, Geoffrey Perkins RIP, and is the end of the world just a few hours away
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  Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:00:00 +0200
In FrequencyCast Show 30, Carl and Pete look at Watts - how much power your appliances and gadgets eat up each year. We also look at smartphones. The guys answer your questions on Freesat, VoIP, Setanta Sports, Home Hub and Digital TV in the US. Got a TV or technology question? Get in touch via FrequencyCast.co.uk
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  Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:00:00 +0200
In FrequencyCast Show 29, Pete and Carl run through the various digital TV options, look at the iGotU GPS tracker, and try to get in shape with Nintendo's groundbreaking Wii Fit. The team also answers your questions on getting Freesat on a PC, BT Vision problems and AAAA batteries.
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  Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0200
In FrequencyCast Show 28, Carl and Pete look at the BT ToGo, the free Windows Mobile device, as well as explore BT's wi-fi sharing service BT Fon. The team also answers loads of your questions on the Asus Eee PC, plus help with Broadband speed and satellite TV queries.
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  Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:00:00 +0200
On FrequencyCast Show 27, Carl and Pete look at the new Freesat service, and compare it to other free-to-view TV services in the UK. The guys also look at USB modems for your laptop, as well as the Xobni Outlook manager. We also answer your questions Freesat, games consoles, twin tuners and Internet radios
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  Thu, 01 May 2008 10:00:00 +0200
On FrequencyCast Show 26, Carl and Pete find out just what the BBC iPlayer is all about, and take a look at the Asus Eee PC. We also look at what Virgin Media has to offer customers. In the news, we look at HD for Freeview, Freesat, iPhone, Wii and the return of Blake's 7.
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  Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:59:46 +0200
The Asus Eee PC audio review, from Carl and Pete, the FrequencyCast presenters. The Asus Eee is a sub-notebook PC that'll cost you less than £200. Pictures and screenshots at http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/asus.html
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  Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:00 +0200
On FrequencyCast Show 25, Carl and Pete offer some advice on choosing and buying a new TV. The guys also take a listen to what Audio Description has to offer, look at the Phorm latest, explore plans for local Freeview, plus answer questions on BT Vision, Virgin, DAB and wi-fi.
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  Sat, 01 Mar 2008 10:00:00 +0100
On FrequencyCast Show 24, Carl and Pete give their thoughts on DAB Digital Radio and Internet Radio, after a turbulent couple of months on the radio scene. We also look at the Neuros OSD, DVD format wars, Knight Rider, and read out your text messages and digital TV questions.
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  Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:00:00 +0100
On FrequencyCast Show 23, the UK's TV and Technology podcast, Carl and Pete go back in time to look at 1980's technology, as voted by our listeners. We also look at the HD options in the UK, the demise of two DAB stations, some BT Vision news, your Interactive questions, and squirrels.
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  Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:00:00 +0100
On FrequencyCast Show 22, the UK's TV and Tech podcast, Carl and Pete look at TV accessories such as AV senders, Apple TV, TV-B-Gone, boosters and remote controls. As well as a news roundup, we look at the latest SatNav from TomTom and answer questions on iPods, Freeview Playback, Freesat and Ex-pats.
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  Sat, 01 Dec 2007 10:00:00 +0100
On FrequencyCast Show 21, the UK's TV and Tech radio show, Carl and Pete look at ways to archive your video, audio and photo collection. In this show, we also look at exciting Freeview developments, Apple's new iPhone, the Skypephone and a very odd wireless gadget. The lads also look at your calls and emails, and remember the Knight Industries 2000.
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  Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +0100
On FrequencyCast Show 20, the UK's TV and Tech podcast, presenters Carl and Pete look at DVD recorders - how to choose a machine and what formats to choose. We also look at BT's updated version of the Home Hub, a new Skypephone, some Slingbox news, and news on the UK digital Switchover.
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  Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:00:00 +0200
Show 19 of FrequencyCast, Britain's UK TV and Tech podcast, offers a round-up of the various on-demand TV services such as Virgin Cable, Tiscali, BT Vision and Top Up TV. Presenters Carl and Pete also look at energy-saving meters, and a new MP3 player, the iAudio D2.
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  Sat, 01 Sep 2007 13:00:00 +0200
Show 18 of the FrequencyCast podcast, Britain's UK TV and Tech show, takes a look at how to watch and record TV on your PC. Presenters Carl and Pete also take a look at a crazy little remote-controlled helicopter, answer questions on broadband and the Plusdeck cassette drive.
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  Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:00:00 +0200
In Show 17 of FrequencyCast, the UK TV and Tech podcast, Carl and Pete explore all things Broadband. The team also look at a podcast kit, rapping ringtones, 10 new national DAB channels, and they check out the summer sporting details from BT Vision, Virgin Media and Sky. The team also mourn the death of the Lobster 700 DAB phone.
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  Sun, 01 Jul 2007 13:00:00 +0200
In Show 16 of FrequencyCast, the UK's TV and Tech podcast, Carl and Pete turn their eyes towards Sky. As well as looking at satellite telly, the lads investigate a pocket-sized radio station, discover Virgin's plans for Freeview and tackle some tough questions on wi-fi, BT Vision and the Home Hub.
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  Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:00:00 +0200
Show 15 of the FrequencyCast UK podcast takes a listen to Internet Radio and how to expand your listening choice. Carl and Pete also take a look at some VoD news, an odd USB speaker, major discounts on a DAB radio phone, and look back at some pioneering mobile hardware.
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  Wed, 02 May 2007 01:30:00 +0200
Show 14 of the FrequencyCast podcast takes a look at how to improve your Freeview reception. Carl and Pete also take a look at the new Nokia N95 GPS handset, and looks at news items such as free TV from Virgin Media, and a novel mobile phone survey that allow you to make cash from using your smartphone.
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  Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:05:00 +0200
FrequencyCast Show 13 covers a busy month of news including more on Sky vs. Virgin, the removal of ITV Play, two changes to Sky+ and the launch of Tiscali TV. In the focus section, Pete and Carl explore Web 2.0 and services such as Orb, Wikipedia, Del.icio.us, Digiguide, LinkedIn, web radio and RSS feeds.
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  Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:10:00 +0100
In FrequencyCast show 12, Carl and Pete take a close look at BT Vision, BT's new home TV and On Demand service, explore Motorola's Homesight home monitoring solution, and follow the latest in the Sky Digital versus Virgin Media digital TV war. Plus news on Setanta, Slingcatcher and Joost.
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  Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:00:00 +0100
In FrequencyCast show 11, Carl and Pete take a close look at MP3s, top MP3 Players and some ways of converting our old recordings. There's more on Top Up TV, a Skype lie detector, a Second Life and ways to recycle your mobile.
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  Sun, 07 Jan 2007 20:00:00 +0100
In FrequencyCast show ten, the team reviews two new bits of kit, the Top Up TV Anytime box and the Nintendo Wii games system. Carl and Pete explore changes in the law on FM MP3 player transmitters, catch up with Slingbox news, take a look at the o2 XDA Orbit, and answer your Freeview and DAB questions.
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  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 17:00:00 +0100
In FrequencyCast show nine, Carl and Pete look at the launch details of the BT Vision home TV service and some DAB radio changes. The team takes a close look at the BT Home Hub broadband router, and investigate the 21st century solution to lost keys. Finally, the team answers listeners questions on Sky, Nabaztag and Top Up TV. Oh, and Tea Dunking.
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  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 19:00:00 +0100
FrequencyCast Show 08 takes a look at the ongoing Top Up TV Anytime delays, the latest news on digital TV in the UK from Sky and Freeview, and then focusses in on Voice Over Internet and cheap calls over the Internet with MSN, Skype, BT Broadband Talk and Vonage. Carl and Pete are also impressed by a Verball.
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  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:00:00 +0200
In FrequencyCast Show 07, Carl and Pete look at what will happen when the UK's TV gets turned off in 2012. in the news, there's more on Top Up TV's changes, news on launch plans for BT Vision and the Wii in Britain, and the team takes a look at the new Lobster 700TV digital TV and radio mobile phone.
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  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:00:00 +0200
In show 06 of the UK TV and technology podcast, FrequencyCast, presenters Carl and Pete investigate the controversy behind the new Top Up TV Anytime service, learn about free digital TV from ntl:Telewest, and explore digital video recorders in depth.
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  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 23:00:00 +0200
FrequencyCast Show 05 takes a look at new TV remote viewing solution Orb, Tiscali's broadband plans and details of a free iPod Shuffle UK offer. Pete and Carl also take a look at what wi-fi offers, the Nabaztag and the Gupi, plus a new USB turntable.
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  Tue, 01 Aug 2006 01:30:00 +0200
In FrequencyCast Show 04, Carl and Pete take a look at quad-play offerings from Telewest/NTL, Sky TV and BT Vision, review Film4's relaunch, try Sky+ remote control, cover some Freeview news, and take an in-depth look at SatNav and the TomTom One.
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  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 01:42:39 +0200
In FrequencyCast Show 03, Carl and Pete look at what DAB Digital Radio has to offer, and reveal how to use a Slingbox to watch your digital TV and DVDs over the Internet. News of BT's Total Broadband offering, the latest Freeview news, and in our postbag, we look at Primetime, Sky Multiroom, and ways to improve your Freeview reception.
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  Wed, 10 May 2006 11:52:28 +0200
FrequencyCast Show 02 looks at the launch of Sky's High Definition TV service, news of the Nokia 3250 and N91 handsets and getting more from Broadband. We also talk about voice over the Internet, PC remote control plus TalkTalk's free Broadband. Our postbag includes listener's comments on the demise of Men and Motors on Freeview.
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  Fri, 07 Apr 2006 23:56:30 +0200
The first FrequencyCast features the following: News on the BBC's plans for HiDef TV, Carl and Pete take the first look at the Nabaztag Wifi Bunny, IPTV (TV over broadband) comes into focus, and we have details on Sky's half-price subscription deal.
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