Radio

I have used Griffin Technology’s Radio SHARK™ since it was released in 2004. Rare are USB devices that last a dozen years. Unfortunately, the software developed by Griffin no longer works under Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan. The software opens, but there is no sound. After realizing I would no longer be able to use my Radio SHARK, I wrote a replacement program.

Features

• AM/FM bands.
• Up to 10 presets.
  • Presets accessed via shortcut keys ⌘1 through ⌘0.
  • Presets can be named and their order in the preset list rearranged.
• North American, Japanese, and European tuning, with the ability to customize for certain regions (50 KHz FM spacing for Italy for example).

Missing Features

• No timeshifting or buffer. Only live radio can be listened to.
• No scheduled recordings.
• No equalizer.
• No ability to control the lights.

System Requirements

• radioSHARK

Installation

• Download the latest version here: Version 1.3.0.
• Unzip and place the application in your /Applications folder.
• Please email me (johnrobertfowler@gmail.com) if you use the program. I wrote this program for my own personal use, and I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who finds my work useful. And, obviously, if you have any issues, please email as well.

Change Log

Version 1.3.0 January 27, 2019

• Fixed issue with static on audio playback.
• Added support for macOS Mojave.

Version 1.2.2 April 9, 2018

• Added support for Radio SHARK 2.

Version 1.0 March 27, 2016

• Initial public release.

Notes

1. Don’t have a Radio SHARK? You can probably find one on eBay.
2. Radio Shark™ is a trademark of Griffin Technology Incorporated and is the name of the best USB AM/FM radio I have used. I am not affiliated in any way with Griffin Technology.