RFA Web Players:

From the main menu at the top of the page, hover over “LISTEN NOW!” and select a web player for either the 128kbps stream or the 64kbps stream.  For each stream, you have the option of using the MyStream Player or the Slim Player.

MyStream Player

The MyStream Player can be opened in either a popup window or an external full-sized web page.  Once opened, you will see a drop-down arrow at the top of the player which allows you to toggle between the RFA 64kbps AAC+ Stream or the RFA 128kbps MP3 Stream.  Please note that some browsers may prevent auto-play, requiring you to click the play arrow.  Also note that some browsers may buffer the stream for a few seconds before playback.

MyStream Player features include:

• Instant-loading live playlist displaying recently played songs
  • accessible in the popup player by clicking the “last played” icon (left of the mute/volume control)
• Album artwork
• Amazon & Apple Music purchase links

Disclaimer:  The MyStream Player includes display ads.  These ads are required by the developer (who is solely responsible for the placement of ads) in order to offset development and maintenance costs.  RFA receives no revenue from these ads nor does RFA endorse any of the advertisers or their products or services.  In any event, ads do not interrupt the audio stream.

Slim Player

The Slim Player opens in a popup window and includes a Live Playlist.  It has no display ads.

Important Note

If you experience buffering with one stream/player, try another stream/player.  One stream/player may perform better than another, depending on your browser, your network, or the current RFA server status.  As for sound quality, the 64kbps (encoded as AAC+) and 128kbps (encoded as MP3) streams are nearly identical, even though the 64kbps stream requires half the bandwidth.

TuneIn Users:

TuneIn users can listen via the TuneIn app (search for Radio Free Americana) or via a web browser HERE.

More Help / RFA Stream URL:

Still need help tuning in?  Contact us and we’ll help you get it sorted.  For many audio devices, tuning in is as easy as entering the stream URL, which we’re happy to provide on request.  Please note that music players may require stream URLs in either “http” or “https” format.  We can supply both.

Mobile Listening Help