How Do I Get A Radio...

[HotelUser]

Running it on your own doesn't let anyone go on at any time.

If you mean that by running it on your own, others cannot connect, then that's not necessary true, one may leave the SHOUTcast server application running 24/7. I've seen many radios who do this, it's actually not very rare. Personally I wouldn't recommend doing it, unless you're expierenced, however if you prefer doing this over paying someone else to run it, it's a nice alternative.

[H0BJ0B]

To do it, you need to use your computer, leave it on, and use up your bandwidth.

[HotelUser]

To do it, you need to use your computer, leave it on, and use up your bandwidth.

Indeed, you must leave you computer active. The bandwidth of the standard Internet user wouldn't be damaged running at 64Kbs bitrate, as long as they don't exceed 20 listeners. Anything over that and you should pay for the server.

[H0BJ0B]

but tbh, is anyone going to leave their computer on for 20 listeners?

[HotelUser]

but tbh, is anyone going to leave their computer on for 20 listeners?

If they want to run a radio and don't want to purchase a server, then yes .

[NarielUK]

but tbh, is anyone going to leave their computer on for 20 listeners?

um, we do?

Your best bet is probably SHOUTcast though

[H0BJ0B]

"for 20 listeners"

[NarielUK]

"for 20 listeners"

My dear I have DJ'ed for 1 listener before, when we were having problems. There was also the time I thought I was DJ'ing to 1 listener, they turned out to be me, I had forgotten to close my HxL when listening to someone else.