Test results
https://www.google.ca/maps/@43.7202234,-79.4851867,17zHi, guys....This is the results of the test that I did for Carl. Did it this morning(July12/15). Tested coverage comparison between BETS and Part...
View ArticleReal world testing with the Whole House 3.0 transmitter (US)
Hi all, A few days ago I bought the Whole House 3.0 transmitter to start whatever station it is that I'll be broadcasting. With so many myths about Part 15 FM around, I decided to do some real world...
View ArticleReal Testing SainSonic AX-05B Low and High power!!
OK I had people wondering how far the SainSonic AX-05B actually went on Low power mode -48dbm as they called the Rockline. Well I went outside my house with a Digital boom box and at low power I could...
View ArticleWe are part of a discussion elsewhere
This topic might be of interest to some of you. After all in an off beat way we were mentioned and an opinion was given about our little...
View ArticleFM Transmitter Shootout?
It has come to my realization that I am well equipped to do an "FM Transmitter Shootout". I have owned and operated a Potomac FIM-71 unit for more than 20 years, and just this week through a fluke of...
View ArticleDecade CM-10 DISCONTINUED!
Read this on Timinbovey's post to my surprise.They have 50 left and are away till Aug 2/15 but now may be the chance to get a lower price for them.I'm thinking of getting an extra for back up if I can...
View ArticleGoofy Old Part 15 FM Transmitters
We are moving (how many times have I saidthat before) and I am going through all sortsof junk.I found a "Mr. Microphone" type of FM transmitter-actually - it's called a "Sing Along." This is an...
View ArticleInconsistencies between radio-locator and radiolineup
Hi all, In trying to find an emtpy slot for what will eventually be a Part 15 FM station, I did some searching on the dial. Everyone says that radio-locator is the best way to find an open station,...
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500 mW Rubber Duck Simulation
AttachmentSizeRubberDuck.jpg209.13 KBTest Parameters:Freq: 92.1Power: 0.5 WattAntenna: Rubber DuckGain/Loss: -5 dBTransmitter Antenna Height: 1 meterReceive Antenna height: 1.5 meters (car...
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100 mW into a Rubber Duck
AttachmentSizeRD100.jpg188.41 KBSame parameters but at 100 mWForums: Transmitter Talk
View ArticleTalking to Whole House FM Transmitter My Findings
I talked to Brian of Whole House FM Transmitter 3.0 and told him the Association of Low Power Broadcasters attempt to petition the FCC for increased field strength. However I told Brian that I want to...
View ArticlePreliminary Diddling with the Decade CM-10
So I received the CM-10 today. Quick delivery and pleasant communications with the Decade folks over the past week or so, so that was all good. In the box the transmitter with antenna attached, power...
View ArticleOperating 10 kHz bandwidth SSTran Transmitters at 1710 kHz
In light of the recent move of WRCR to 1700 kHz, there may be users of the 10 kHz bandwidth SSTran AMT-3000 and AMT-5000 transmitters, in the Mid Atlantic and New England regions, who have been using...
View ArticleWill Vintage Car Radios Receive 1620?
I've been asked to play oldies music at a local car show. But my Rangemaster is locked into 1620. Will most -- or any -- pre-expanded band car radios be able to receive and play a signal at 1620?...
View ArticleLeaking & Streaming
This is posted under "Transmitters" because I consider an online radio server to be a true form of Part 15 transmitter, look at all the Part 15 Notices on the routers, motherboards, soundcards, and...
View Articlepart 15 off air translator idea
i still would like to get a good signal am and / or fm up at the pool in our complex which is about 250-300ft away from me. my main transmitters are a Waio BR8000 certified part 15 fm transmitter and a...
View Article87.7 FM with 50 mW
Part 74 of the FCC Rules have provision for 50 mW FM transmitters such as this Comtek unit:http://comtek.com/bst-25/Such transmitters are authorized for broadcast production locations, film/video...
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Longley - Rice plot of 250 uV/M
AttachmentSize250uVM.jpg126.78 KBJost for fun I plugged the following values in:Power:0.0000002Ant Gain: 0.0Transmission Line Loss: 0.0Transmitter Antenna Height above Ground: 1 mReceiver Antenna...
View ArticleUsing the X1M radio on Lowfer or amateur longwave bands?
This Chinese radio can be windebanded to cover these frequencies, but what would it need to avoid spurious emissions? The 80,40,20,and 10 meter bands are filtered as standard. Any help would be...
View ArticlePart 15 Initiative
We have decided to have two separate but equal groups since the ALPB was first meant to help folks with Radio programming and the equipment that exists at present. This way the initiative to increase...
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