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What if Railcam Went To TV

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What if Railcam Went To TV
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 23, 2002 6:41 PM
Is it possible to have Railcams go on Televison then it would be a Real Tome and Real Movement That would be Awsome wouldnt it.Please reply asap
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Posted by oltmannd on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 10:48 AM
Possible? Yes. Practical? No. Too much bandwidth for a decent "TV" picture, even with compression. Would cost a fortune.

-Don (Random stuff, mostly about trains - what else? http://blerfblog.blogspot.com/

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 4:35 PM
Wish it was possible to listen to rr frequencies of interest via satellite or internet link.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 5:05 PM
There is www.railroadradio.com Live Railroad Communications BNSF,UP u must have Real Player or Winamp Enjoy!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 5:37 PM
Hi I just tried www.railroadradio.com twice. No good. Try railroadradio.net/ It works for me! Also try eje.railfan.net/railroadradioonline/ And if all else fails go to Google.com an type in railroad radio or somthing like that. Hope this helps. Tim from Wisconson

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