Since our broadcast is a part of an FM station's signal, you can easily find out if Audio-Reader
can be received in your area by tuning in one of the stations that carry our program. If you can
get a reasonably good signal on your radio, you can probably pick up Audio-Reader with one of
our receivers in the same location. (Using your own portable or car radio, you won't hear the
Audio-Reader signal, but you'll be picking up the same station that carries our signal.) The
circles on the coverage map indicate the areas where there is a good signal, but the addition of an
outside antenna on a tall pole or rooftop will greatly extend the reception area. Geographic
features can also make a dead spot inside a large area with good reception.
If an external antenna is required, purchase and installation are the responsibility of the listener.
If you already have a good antenna to pick up TV, it can also pick up the Audio-Reader signal as
long as it's pointing in the right direction. If you must add a new antenna to pick up Audio-Reader, use a
standard TV or FM radio antenna. Good units start at about $30 at Radio Shack, K-Mart, Wal-mart, etc., plus
the cost of the materials for the installation.
To hear Audio-Reader, you need to be able to receive the FM station carrying the signal, or hook
up to the cable system. In some cities both are available.
If you have further questions about where Audio-Reader service is available, please call 1-800-772-8898,
or email to reader@ku.edu
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