Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

About using BlogTalkRadio

FOR THE PLAYBACK

Click on the show you want, and listen over your computer. The sound will come out through your computer’s speakers or earphones.

FOR THE LIVE SHOW:

1. What is the easiest way to participate?

Just phone the Listener dial-in number: 1 (347) 237-4358. You can use a regular phone or Skype, but one way or another you will need a telephone connection (regular phone or Skype). You will not hear the audio over the internet without a telephone connection.

2. How will I know how to ask a question?

An automated announcement will welcome you to BlogTalkRadio and tell you that if you would like to ask a question you should press "1". That puts you into the queue to ask a question. We will see your "raised hand" on our control board.

3. I’d like to ask a question, but I don’t want to speak in front of everybody.

You can just ask the question and then just listen to the answer. There’s no need to identify yourself at all, or just use your first name. We will call on you by your telephone area code, since that is all we will see. If you really don’t want to speak at all, there is a chat utility on the website.

4. How do I use the chat?

Go to http://www.blogtalkradio.com and sign in. You will need to create an account for yourself (it’s free). You will need to be logged on in order to use the chat, or to leave comments about the show. You are welcome to listen without logging on.

5. I don’t want to be recognized as someone with VHL.

Don’t forget that the objective of this show is to provide information of interest to anyone with any complex medical condition or disability, or anyone who cares about someone in that situation. So it’s a very broad audience, well beyond any one rare disease. Remember – one person in ten is dealing with some rare disease. Don’t be shy! You are important!