Majority, the consumer electronics brand known for its innovative products, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Majority Eversden Portable Bluetooth Water-Resistant DAB+ Radio in France, Italy, Spain & Germany, following the huge success in the U.K. This stylish device offers a comprehensive range of features, combining DAB+ Radio, Bluetooth and a Water-Resistant IPX-5 Rating to start your day off with a splash! The Majority Eversden is available on Amazon for £59.95/€54.95.
Our multi-featured shower-friendly radio is a bathroom must-have for every audio enthusiast from Manchester to Madrid and back again! With DAB+ & FM radio stations users can enjoy the latest sports updates and funniest call-in shows, plus 20 customisable presets providing convenient access to a diverse array of channels. Featuring 5.0 Bluetooth connectivity, stream your favourite sounds wirelessly when paired with a Bluetooth-enabled device.
Equipped for the audiophile on the go, whether you’re headed to the beach or taking the Majority Eversden from room to room, our bathroom-ready radio delivers up to 15 hours of playback for every occasion.
The perfect addition to your bathroom, kitchen and everywhere in between, the Majority Eversden is crafted with a robust and waterproof exterior to withstand splashes and humidity of your bathroom. With an IPX-5 Rating the Majority Eversden ensures durability and protection against water from any direction. Offering a personalised start to the day, enjoy two separate wake-up times to suit your schedule.
Designed in the UK and with a 3-year warranty, Majority produce products that will last and stand the test of time. Committed to sustainability, the Majority Eversden contributes to the Majority Forest with every sale.
The Majority Eversden is available on Amazon for £59.95/€54.95.
Key Features of the Majority Eversden Portable Bluetooth Water-Resistant DAB+ Radio:
DAB/DAB+ Radio: 174-240 MHz
FM Radio: 87.5-108 MHz
IPX5 Water Resistant Rating
5.0 Bluetooth Connectivity
Built-in rechargeable battery: Up to 15 hours of battery life
The Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) today announces the launch of MEF RADIO – The Voice of the Mobile Ecosystem.
The new station, hosted and produced by MEF, aims to bring the latest industry news, views, trends and thought leadership to the wider mobile ecosystem.
Featuring daily content on mobile technology, with business and Member news, podcasts, debates, interviews, news updates, industry deep-dives, and content from a variety of MEF’s global expertise-led events, MEF RADIO is the ideal accompaniment to your commute or coffee break, or when you want to get the latest updates, but prefer someone else did the work for you!
To check out MEF RADIO content and its schedule see www.mef.media or download the mobile app from Google Play and Apple’s App Store.
“Having cut my teeth in radio early in my career, it has remained a medium that I love. It can reach so many people, wherever they are, whatever they are doing. The power of radio today is how it can represent and unite a community. The Mobile Ecosystem Forum is a community of innovators, entrepreneurs and professionals that want to interact, learn and share. We hope MEF RADIO will become the channel of choice when people want to keep up to date on the issues and trends in their industry.” said Dario Betti, CEO of MEF.
Dario Betti, CEO of MEF
MEF is a global trade body established in 2000. As the voice of the mobile ecosystem, it focuses on cross-industry best practices, anti-fraud and monetisation. MEF provides its members with global and cross-sector platforms for networking, collaboration and advancing industry solutions.
MEF RADIO is available globally via the Internet and can be accessed from the MEF RADIO app. The app can also be downloaded here https://mobileecosystemforum.com/mef-radio/
A group of (ham) radio amateurs from across the Mid-West will gather at Loop Head Lighthouse Experience in County Clare this weekend to use Morse Code and SSB (Single Sideband) Radio to contact lighthouses and lightships throughout the world.
The Limerick Clare Radio Amateur Club will broadcast non-stop for 48 hours from the West Clare lighthouse this Saturday and Sunday as part of 26th annual International Lighthouse / Lightship Weekend (ILLW)
In previous years, the Club has successfully contacted other radio amateurs in Brazil, Australia, Tonga, French Guiana, Asiatic Russia, Ecuador, The Azores and The US Virgin Islands. The group has also attempted to communicate with its twin club in South Jersey using Earth-Moon-Earth communication, also known as “moon bounce”. First developed by the US military after World War Two, the radio communications technique involves radio waves travelling from one transmitter to another using the Moon as a reflector.
During this weekend’s broadcast, visitors to the lighthouse will be able to listen into communications with some of the 500 lighthouses and lightships in over 40 countries that will be activated by amateur radio enthusiasts.
Leonard Cleary, Director of Tourism Development and West Clare Municipal District, Clare County Council, said, “We are very much looking forward to hosting the Limerick Clare Amateur Radio Club whose members will wind back the clock at Loop Head Lighthouse Experience when they attempt to communicate via radio with hundreds of other radio clubs across the globe.”
Joe Ryan, Secretary of the Limerick Clare Amateur Radio Club, commented, “Loop Head Lighthouse is particularly suitable for long distance radio communication attempts due to its isolated location on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and the lack of radio interference in the general area. A special QSL Card (confirmation of communication) has been designed to mark the event. The club will operate two stations, one of which will be at the entrance to the Lighthouse so members of the public can listen to some of the transmissions.”
He added, “We are very grateful to all of the staff of Clare County Council and the Commissioners of Irish Lights for their help in planning this event and for allowing us to use the grounds as part of the International Lighthouse and Lightships Weekend.”
Loop Head Lighthouse Experience is one of 17 Great Lighthouses of Ireland, an all-island tourism initiative of Irish Lights. Located at the mouth of the Shannon Estuary with its origins dating back to the 1670s, the lighthouse was first opened to visitors in 2011 and has since become one of West Clare’s most popular attractions. The lighthouse also is one of two Signature Discovery Points in County Clare along the route of the Wild Atlantic Way.
See www.illw.net for more information on the International Lighthouse and Lightships Weekend. For more information about the Limerick Clare Amateur Radio Club visit www.limerickclareamateurradioclub.ie
Radio has played a pivotal role in communication technology, shaping how we connect and interact with the world around us. From its humble beginnings as a means to transmit Morse code messages, it’s evolved into a highly powerful tool. In this article, we trace its development from the early experiments of inventors to the advent of modern digital communication systems.
Morse Code
This communication system uses a series of dots and dashes to represent letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. It was developed in the early 1830s by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail, as a method of transmitting messages using telegraph wires. The system was simple and efficient to use. Radio operators used it to send messages across vast distances, especially during times of war or emergencies. Morse code was particularly useful because it could be easily understood – even with poor signal quality.
With the advancement of technology and the invention of more sophisticated communication systems, morse code gradually became obsolete. These days people research the price of 2-way dispatch radios that can be used for fleet management. They feature GPS employee tracking, on-device recording, and emergency SOS buttons.
Marconi And The Invention Of Wireless Telegraphy
Guglielmo Marconi was born in Italy in 1874, and he developed an interest in science and technology from an early age. He was particularly captivated by the concept of using electromagnetic waves to transmit messages over long distances. Marconi’s experiments and inventions led to the development of practical wireless telegraphy systems. As a young man, he successfully sent his first wireless signal over a distance of one mile. This achievement laid the foundation for further advancements in radio communication.
His most notable feat involved transmitting the letter “S” across the Atlantic Ocean – from Cornwall, England to Newfoundland, Canada. This marked a monumental milestone in global communication history. It firmly established Marconi as one of the leading figures in wireless telegraphy.
The Invention Of The Radio
Samuel Morse’s telegraph laid the foundation for wireless communication technologies. Building upon this achievement, he made groundbreaking advancements that enabled long-distance transmissions. These ultimately lead to the establishment of commercial radio broadcasting.
Over time, more scientists and inventors contributed their expertise to radio technology. It evolved from using vacuum tubes to transistors and eventually microchips. Radios became smaller and more portable, while offering enhanced audio quality.
The Rise Of AM And FM Broadcasting
AM (amplitude modulation) and FM (frequency modulation) became popular methods of radio broadcasting in the early 20th century. AM broadcasting uses changes in amplitude to carry sound signals, and it gained popularity due to its long-range capabilities. It allowed stations to transmit signals over vast distances, reaching remote locations and connecting people across different regions. This widespread coverage made AM radio an essential medium for news dissemination, entertainment, and cultural exchange.
FM broadcasting emerged as a more refined alternative to AM. It uses changes in frequency instead of amplitude to encode sound signals. FM provided clearer audio quality with reduced noise interference. This improvement made FM suitable for music broadcasts. This created a new era for radio that focused on entertainment, rather than solely informational content. The introduction of stereo sound further enhanced the listening experience and solidified FM’s place as the preferred platform for music lovers.
The Digital Revolution
This has transformed various forms of communication, including the evolution of radio from analog to digital. Digital communication relies on binary code, which breaks down information into a series of ones and zeros. This method allows for more efficient transmission and clearer reception, compared to analog signals.
By converting analog waves into digital data, radio transmission became more reliable and resistant to interference. Furthermore, digital technology enabled the development of new features such as HD Radio and satellite radio. These offer listeners enhanced audio quality and a wider range of stations.
Streaming Services And Internet Radio
The world has seen the rise of platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora. Users can now access an extensive library of music from a wide range of genres. These services offer convenience and portability, plus personalized recommendations based on individual preferences.
In addition to music streaming, internet radio has gained popularity as well. Platforms like iHeartRadio and TuneIn allow users to listen to live broadcasts from global radio stations. This means that listeners are no longer limited by geographical restrictions.
As you can see, the evolution of radio has been persistent and impressive. In turn, it offers more possibilities than ever before. From the early days of Morse code, it’s now developed into a global phenomenon that continues to advance.
Recently MixRadio Music Connects 2014 an annual get together of the musicians, concluded in India and brought in loads of cheers to the music lovers giving them more reasons to love the free Music Streaming service MixRadio (exclusive to Nokia devices). I’m personally a huge fan of MixRadio as it knows what I want to listen. The more you use the better music suggestions it gives you.
So here I’m covering one interesting feature which got introduced at Music Connects 2014. Now you can share what you are playing on MixRadio with your friends even without doing anything extra, just continue listening the song and its shared on all the social media you choose to.
MixRadio now allows you to share what you are listening to through IFTTT all you have to do is, just sign up and add the recipes. The APIs take the feed directly as you listen and post them on your behalf.
After signing up in IFTTT you will be directed to your dashboard, where you have to choose MixRadio, connect it to IFTTT with your Nokia account (the one used on MixRadio). Now add the recipe to your account on IFTTT and there you are good to share what you listening to.
You can add any number of recipe and they will be triggered once you are done listening. Do comment below for any questions or queries. Happy listening & sharing.
