Quicker initial access to DLS data

[daviestar]

Hi there,

I've been experimenting with this library and I've got it working for my needs, thanks very much!

Using the command welle-cli -c 12B -C 1 -w 7979 to start welle, then polling the URL http://localhost:7979/mux.json, I can retrieve the Now playing: <track> by <artist> DLS information, which I can then use to retrieve cover art for the currently playing track... great!

12B is the BBC National DAB ensemble in the UK:

If I leave the welle-cli process running 24/7, the currently playing track can be retrieved near-instantly when turning the radio on, however I'm wondering if I can optimise the system so to start the welle-cli process when turning on the radio and shut it down when the radio is off, but it can take a few minutes before DLS info seems to come through for my particular station from the ensemble. I'm only interested in BBC Radio6Music which always seems to be one of the last to update with DLS data.

Is there a way I can speed up the initial DLS data coming through? I thought perhaps I could "tune in" to just the this station somehow instead of the whole ensemble?

Thanks, Dave

[AlbrechtL]

@mpbraendli Can you answer @daviestar, please?