From cc0c422350ace2f0438823e1ee51d20ccef4bd05 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Ken Fallon <ken@fallon.ie>
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2026 09:51:15 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] Documentation Update

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 templates/content-contribute.tpl.html | 52 ++++++++++++++++-----------
 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-)

diff --git a/templates/content-contribute.tpl.html b/templates/content-contribute.tpl.html
index 1379d18..2280326 100644
--- a/templates/content-contribute.tpl.html
+++ b/templates/content-contribute.tpl.html
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ so expect delays in processing.
 </details>
 
 <details>
-<summary id="schedule">You <strong>IP Address</strong> and User Agent will logged.<a href="<!--% absolute_url(baseurl,'contribute.html#schedule') %-->">.</a></summary>
+<summary id="schedule">You <strong>IP Address</strong> and User Agent will logged<a href="<!--% absolute_url(baseurl,'contribute.html#schedule') %-->">.</a></summary>
 <p>
 The information we log is sent at the end of the emails we send to you.
 Your IP address is linked to your show until it is posted.
@@ -332,14 +332,21 @@ If you are worried that your show may not be of interest to Hackers then you can
 <p>
 On this page you will find information on how to record a podcast.</p>
 
+
+<h2 id="recording_tips">Recording Tips<a href="<!--% absolute_url(baseurl,'contribute.html#recording_tips') %-->">.</a></h2>
 <details>
 <summary id="flac_is_best">FLAC is best, we accept the rest<a href="<!--% absolute_url(baseurl,'contribute.html#flac_is_best') %-->">.</a></summary>
 <p>
 Our recommended setting for recording is 44100 Hz, 24 bit depth, saved as Lossless FLAC Level 8 (best).
 </p>
 <p>
+It makes our life a lot easier if you record with the best quality you can.
+Record using the best equipment you have close to hand, try and set the recording to the best quality lossless format like
+<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FLAC">FLAC</a>, or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WAV">WAV</a>,
+and set everything else to the highest setting.
+</p>
+<p>
 If your recording setup can't do that, then pick a lossless format, with the highest sample rate you can.
-If you only have access to a lossfull format like mp3, then please send that in as is.
 </p>
 <p>
 For more tips see the <a href="<!--% absolute_url(baseurl,'series/0045.html') %-->">In-Depth Series: Podcasting HowTo</a>.
@@ -349,9 +356,10 @@ For more tips see the <a href="<!--% absolute_url(baseurl,'series/0045.html') %-
 <details>
 <summary id="golden_rule">Any audio is better than no audio<a href="<!--% absolute_url(baseurl,'contribute.html#golden_rules') %-->">.</a></summary>
 <p>
-We all want to produce the best quality we can.
-We encourage you to record using the best equipment you have.
-However if the show is audible then that is sufficient.
+It's always the goal to get the best quality audio, 
+but here at Hacker Public Radio we value content over quality and so long as it's audible we'll take it.
+</p>
+<p>
 The show <a href="<!--% absolute_url(baseurl,'eps/hpr2627/index.html') %-->">hpr2627 :: Home Phone Setup!!</a> is a perfect example of this.
 </p>
 </details>
@@ -375,36 +383,40 @@ We have hundreds of hosts and thousands of episodes.
 While you may have done many shows, people randomly listen to shows,
 so this may be the first time to hear your voice.
 </p>
-<h2 id="portable_media_player">Recording with a portable media player
-  <a href="<!--% absolute_url(baseurl,'contribute.html#portable_media_player') %-->">.</a></h2>
+</details>
+
+
+<h2 id="recording_smartphone">Recording with a Smartphone<a href="<!--% absolute_url(baseurl,'contribute.html#recording_smartphone') %-->">.</a></h2>
 <p>
-Many of today's <a href="https://wiki.xiph.org/PortablePlayers">portable media players</a> support recording audio out of the box.
 Search for "Voice Recorder", to see if there is an application for your smartphone.
-Whichever option you have close to hand, try and set the recording to the best quality format
-(<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WAV">WAV</a> or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FLAC">FLAC</a>),
-and set everything else to the highest setting.
-It's always the goal to get the best quality audio but here at Hacker Public Radio we value content over quality
-and so long as it's audible we'll take it.
+
 </p>
 <p>
 Then just record your show, <a href="<!--% absolute_url(baseurl,'contribute.html#requesting_slot') %-->">request a slot</a>,
 and we'll do the rest.
 </p>
 
-<h2 id="smart_phone">Recording with a portable media player<a href="<!--% absolute_url(baseurl,'contribute.html#smart_phone') %-->">.</a></h2>
+
+<p></p>
+
 <p>
-Some of our hosts recommend <a href="https://gitlab.com/axet/android-audio-recorder">Android Audio Recorder</a> on my android phone.
-It's available on <a href="https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.github.axet.audiorecorder/">F-Droid</a>
-and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.axet.audiorecorder">Google Play</a>.
+Some of our hosts recommend <a href="https://github.com/Dimowner/AudioRecorder">Audio Recorder</a> by Dmytro Ponomarenko on Android.
+It's available on <a href="https://f-droid.org/packages/com.dimowner.audiorecorder/">F-Droid</a>
+and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dimowner.audiorecorder&hl=en">Google Play</a>.
 These are the recommended settings:
 </p>
 <ul>
-  <li>Recording Source - Unprocessed</li>
-  <li>Sample Rate - 44.1 kHz</li>
-  <li>Encoding - .flac</li>
+  <li>Recording Format: Wav</li>
+  <li>Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz</li>
   <li>Audio Channels - Mono</li>
 </ul>
 
+</p>
+<p>On iphone you can use Apples <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-memos/id1069512134">Voice Memos</a> built in app.
+<ul>
+  <li>Recording Mode: Mono</li>
+  <li>Audio Quality: Lossless</li>
+</ul>
 
 <h2 id="editing">Recording/Editing using your Computer<a href="<!--% absolute_url(baseurl,'contribute.html#editing') %-->">.</a></h2>
 <p>