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Working, with 4 suggestions
16 passed · 4 suggestions · 0 problems
What is being checked
- info: RadioDNS lookup name09810.ccc5.ca1.fm.radiodns.org (frequency 98.10 MHz, PI CCC5, country code ca1)
1. RadioDNS registration
- pass: Registered09810.ccc5.ca1.fm.radiodns.org points to the station's authoritative domain: rdns.aiir.net
2. Service discovery (SRV records)
- info: _radiospi._tcp.rdns.aiir.net: not published
- pass: _radioepg._tcp.rdns.aiir.net publishedpriority 0, weight 100, port 80 -> epg.aiir.net
- warn: Only the older _radioepg record is publishedWhat to do: Add _radiospi._tcp.rdns.aiir.net on port 443 as well, so receivers that use HTTPS can find the SI file.
- info: _radiovis._tcp: not publishedSlideshow/visuals (STOMP) - optional, only needed for a live slideshow service.
- info: _radiopush._tcp: not publishedSlideshow/visuals (Server-Sent Events) - optional, only needed for a live slideshow service.
- info: _radiovis-http._tcp: not publishedSlideshow/visuals (HTTP) - optional, only needed for a live slideshow service.
3. Service Information file (SI.xml)
- pass: HTTP endpoint http://epg.aiir.net/radiodns/spi/3.1/SI.xml answered14 ms, 863,428 bytes
- pass: Content type is application/xml
- pass: SI file can be cached (1 hours)
- warn: The file does not strictly follow the official SI schema (3.1)line 2: Element 'mediaDescription': This element is not expected. Expected is one of ( keywords, link, bearer, radiodns, geolocation, serviceGroupMember, ##other* ).
line 2: Element 'mediaDescription': This element is not expected. Expected is one of ( keywords, link, bearer, radiodns, geolocation, serviceGroupMember, ##other* ).
line 2: Element 'mediaDescription': This element is not expected. Expected is one of ( keywords, link, bearer, radiodns, geolocation, serviceGroupMember, ##other* ).
line 2: Element 'mediaDescription': This element is not expected. Expected is one of ( keywords, link, bearer, radiodns, geolocation, serviceGroupMember, ##other* ).
line 2: Element 'mediaDescription': This element is not expected. Expected is one of ( keywords, link, bearer, radiodns, geolocation, serviceGroupMember, ##other* ).
line 2: Element 'mediaDescription': This element is not expected. Expected is one of ( keywords, link, bearer, radiodns, geolocation, serviceGroupMember, ##other* ).
line 2: Element 'mediaDescription': This element is not expected. Expected is one of ( keywords, link, bearer, radiodns, geolocation, serviceGroupMember, ##other* ).
line 2: Element 'mediaDescription': This element is not expected. Expected is one of ( keywords, link, bearer, radiodns, geolocation, serviceGroupMember, ##other* ).
line 2: Element 'mediaDescription': This element is not expected. Expected is one of ( keywords, link, bearer, radiodns, geolocation, serviceGroupMember, ##other* ).
line 2: Element 'mediaDescription': This element is not expected. Expected is one of ( keywords, link, bearer, radiodns, geolocation, serviceGroupMember, ##other* ).
line 2: Element 'mediaDescription': This element is not expected. Expected is one of ( keywords, link, bearer, radiodns, geolocation, serviceGroupMember, ##other* ).
line 2: Element 'mediaDescription': This element is not expected. Expected is one of ( keywords, link, bearer, radiodns, geolocation, serviceGroupMember, ##other* ).
(535 more not shown)What to do: Many receivers are forgiving, but strict ones may ignore a file that does not match the schema. RadioDNS's SI tool (si.radiodns.org) can rebuild a correct file.
Guides: Make an SI file accessible (PDF) · Build an SI file with RadioDNS's tool
4. Your station in the file
- info: 537 services in the file
- pass: Station found: Hit Radio CKHDMatched on bearer fm:ca1.ccc5.09810
- pass: Short name: CKHD
- pass: Medium name: Hit Radio CKHD
- pass: Long name: 98 CKHD
- pass: Short description present98 CKHD
- pass: Long description presentHit Radio 98 CKHD Plays Assiniboia's Biggest Variety
- pass: Keywords presentCKHD
- pass: 3 linksHome Page for CKHD https://www.myassiniboia.ca/
Text Line sms:3066429810
Request Line tel:3066424487 - pass: The <radiodns> element matches the registrationfqdn rdns.aiir.net, service identifier s5289
5. Logos
- warn: Not all five standard logo sizes are listedMissing: 32x32, 112x32What to do: RadioDNS asks for either no logos or at least the five standard sizes, so every receiver finds one that fits.
- pass: Logos can be cached (365 days)
- warn: 5 logos downloaded and checked
| Preview | Declared | Actual | Size | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40x40 | 40x40 | 1,564 B | OK https://mmo.aiircdn.com/302/65827da3afbea.png | |
| 112x40 | 112x40 | 2,855 B | OK https://mmo.aiircdn.com/302/65827db76d585.png | |
| 128x128 | 128x128 | 8,027 B | OK https://mmo.aiircdn.com/302/65827dc7ede0f.png | |
| 320x240 | 320x240 | 24,715 B | OK https://mmo.aiircdn.com/302/65827dde5b757.png | |
| 600x600 | 600x600 | 62,373 B | 62 kB (under 50 kB recommended) https://mmo.aiircdn.com/302/65827df2bc214.png |
6. Transmitters and streams
- pass: FM bearer fm:ca1.ccc5.09810cost 1, offset 0 ms
- info: Other bearer: hd:ca1.0ccc5.1Not checked by this tool.
- info: No internet stream listedOptional, but without one receivers cannot switch from FM to an online stream.
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Checked 2026-10-21T23:44:14+00:00 (UTC) from the lookup name 09810.ccc5.ca1.fm.radiodns.org.
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