FM transmitter
homepc
PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or backyard. Does
anyone have any suggestions?
I was looking at
http://dagcoelectronics.com/500mwRangeStar.html
and it looks promising. I don't want to order something from a mail order
only to find that it doesn't work as advertised.
oldradioguy09
did you look at CCrane.com? lots of ideas there.
DW
Greg Arvantely
I second the motion for CCrane.com.
They have an FM stereo transmitter for $69.95 plus shipping.
The frequency can be set in 50kHz steps across the FM band.
There is a simple mod (just google it) where you open the bottom
carefully and turn a pot to max. With that mod and a few feet of wire
clipped to the antenna, you can broadcast for at least a couple of
hundred feet around your house. CCrane doesn't advertise the mod, but
I have read that they said the mod doesn't harm the circuit. I have
two of them , one on my PC and one on my home theater receiver.
Greg Arvantely
homepc
"oldradioguy09" <hoota...@verizon.net> wrote in message
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I've read that the CCrane model is sometimes underpowered. People have
opened them up and adjusted the potentiometer to correct the problem, but
this of course voids the warranty ;(
dave
That's illegal without a license. 500 Milliwatts can go several miles.
Lukagain Cos ThistleBounce
wrote:
You might also want to check out
http://www.myfmstation.com/store/product_info.php/products_id/49
I've a couple of these devices, now no longer available here in New
Zealand. Mine are branded DSE.
Range is an easy 100m.
Boon is usb-powered. (No battery issues)
Downside is restricted frequency choice.
XP & Vista supported. Can't test W7.
Cheers!
homepc
"dave" <da...@dave.dave> wrote in message
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I was sort of wondering about that. The web site says 3/4 mile range but
doesn't specify if that's with or without the optional antenna kit. Then
below is warns that the transmitter may broadcast well beyond the house. I
would settle just for a clear stereo signal throughout the house and the
back yard immediately next to the house. This product is being sold on eBay
with shipping to Canada. I was a little concerned about it being disallowed
by customs due to broadcasting restrictions.
D. Peter Maus
Check the kits by Ramsey, too.
The limited dynamic range of a FM device, such as you request,
and your music, if you don't process it to reign in dynamic range,
will likely not produce desireable results.
Ramsey kits, and a few others, offer built in limiting, and even
some spectral and dynamics processing for cleaner sound, and higher
average levels. Your music will sound more like a radio station,
which isn't always a good thing, but it may be more listenable than
simply plugging your audio into your tx device.
Depending on the size of your property, you may need more than
the power available from most such commercially available devices.
The Ramsey kits will get you there. Abeit at more cost, but with
excellent results and considerable versatility regarding antenna
installation.
cuh...@webtv.net
them to send you a catalog.
www.ramseyelectronics.com
cuhulin
dave
license. The rules are very strict.
Chas. Chan
> I am looking for a reliable FM stereo transmitter to attach to my upstairs
> PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or backyard. Does
> anyone have any suggestions?
>
RHF
The Mobile Black Box V6000 FM Transmitter
with the single USB Power & Audio Cable
input would look like the best and simplest
way to connect to a PC. ~$100
http://www.mobileblackbox.com/content/view/40/75/
* Comes with a 17" Telescoping Antenna
NOTE - If you cannot cover the inside of your
Home; the V6000 has the 'optional provision'
to attach a 33" External Telescoping Antenna
with a Magnetic Base and a 10 Foot Coax
Cable to allow you to Receive the FM Signal
within every Room of your Home. ~$10
-source- Mobile Black Box, Ontario, California (USA)
.
IMHO these work much better for PC base FM
Transmitter applications then the C.Crane units.
testing 1 2 3 can you hear me now . . . ~ RHF
.
cuh...@webtv.net
dave
It is a violation of federal law to sell or operate that device in the USA.
dave
dave
RHF
> RHF wrote:
> > On Dec 7, 3:47 pm, "Chas. Chan" <tianmei...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> On Dec 6, 10:07 am, "homepc" <wiebe...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >>> I am looking for a reliable FM stereo transmitter to attach to my upstairs
> >>> PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or backyard. Does
> >>> anyone have any suggestions?
> >>http://www.edmdesign.com
> > -http://www.mobileblackbox.com
- - The Mobile Black Box V6000 FM Transmitter
- - with the single USB Power & Audio Cable
- - input would look like the best and simplest
- - way to connect to a PC. ~$100
- - http://www.mobileblackbox.com/content/view/40/75/
- - * Comes with a 17" Telescoping Antenna
- -
- - NOTE - If you cannot cover the inside of your
- - Home; the V6000 has the 'optional provision'
- - to attach a 33" External Telescoping Antenna
- - with a Magnetic Base and a 10 Foot Coax
- - Cable to allow you to Receive the FM Signal
- - within every Room of your Home. ~$10
- -
- - -source- Mobile Black Box, Ontario, California (USA)
- - .
- - IMHO these work much better for PC base FM
- - Transmitter applications then the C.Crane units.
- -
- - testing 1 2 3 can you hear me now . . . ~ RHF
- - .
- It is a violation of federal law to sell or operate that device in
the USA.
Dave - Tell that to Mobile Black Box of
Ontario, California (USA) and the FCC
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/acdf27f5fabad01a
while 'i' am simply suggesting using the V6000
to 'cover' the confines of your own home ~ RHF
.
cuh...@webtv.net
set on top of my end doggy's couch so I can turn down the volume of my
tv set.Wireless Induction speaker, I think it is called.
cuhulin
RHF
TV Ears Wireless TV Speaker System
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11473887
.
cuh...@webtv.net
around here.If there was, I would go over there and buy one of those
gadgets.
Arrah, can I order one online from costco? is there a costco toll free
phone number?
I think I will do a www.devilfinder.com right now for, TV Ears
Wireless TV Speaker System
cuhulin
dave
>
> while 'i' am simply suggesting using the V6000
> to 'cover' the confines of your own home ~ RHF
> .
Because you are an insignificant dip shit, it doesn't matter what you
say. I, conversely, am a dreaded No Code Extra, and must observe
regulations.
cuh...@webtv.net
those websites said there is a wired version.I might go that route, I
know how to run a wire.
I have a bunch of old wired speakers here, small ones and big ones.If I
plug one of them into one of the Audio Out jacks on my Sony Wega
Trinitron 27 inch flat screen CRT tv set, will that work ok?
I just can't stand to wear headphones or earbuds.
I am working on my front porch, Swing Your Lady movie is on the TCM
channel.I HAD to step inside and crank the volume up.
Ohhh, diggggg me ahh graivvvve in Missouriahhhhhh,,,,,,,,,
cuhulin
dave
> On Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:55:56 -0800, dave <da...@dave.dave> wrote:
>
>>> .
>> . I, conversely, am a dreaded No Code Extra, and must observe
>> regulations.
>
>
> world that you couldn't cut it when they were holding REAL exam
> sessions.
>
Yes. I am right on the edge of retarded. Apparently, the code was used
to keep the bands exclusive to assholes.
RHF
> RHF wrote:
>
> > while 'i' am simply suggesting using the V6000
> > to 'cover' the confines of your own home ~ RHF
> > .
>
- it doesn't matter what you say.
Dave -proclaims- I Am an Insignificant Dip Shit
- I, conversely, am a dreaded No Code Extra,
Dave - Why Do You Dread Yourself . . . .
-.. .----. --- .... ..--.
- and must observe regulations.
Dave would those be the 'regulations' against
* Illegal Drug Use
* Sharing Drugs with Minors
* Sex with Minors
.
RHF
> nerfmag123 wrote:
>
> >>> .
> >> . I, conversely, am a dreaded No Code Extra, and must observe
> >> regulations.
>
> > Sorry to hear that, but I do give you credit for admitting to the
> > world that you couldn't cut it when they were holding REAL exam
> > sessions.
- Yes. I am right on the edge of retarded.
Dave -proclaims- I Am Right On The Edge of Retarded
-ps- Dave it must be a very dull edge
on a very broad sword
- Apparently, the code was used to keep
- the bands exclusive to assholes.
Dave your 'license' would not disprove that
. . .
cuh...@webtv.net
Roots Music Listening Room,,, is Good, is Good.
But, I still would like to know (because I don't want to experiment with
my Sony Wega Trinitron CRT 27'' inch flat screen tv set) if I plug one
of my speakers (wired speaker) into one of the Audio Out jacks on my tv
set, will that work ok?
cuhulin
dave
cuh...@webtv.net
at the Goodwill store www.shopgoodwill.com a few years ago.Will
they work ok for my tv set.
I built a big flower box (painted it green and white with Valspar paint)
for my propane tank, for some heat for my storage room/workshop.I also
bought a new 20,000 BTU propane heater at Arender Plumbing on Highway
80.I drilled some holes in a piece of plywood (for the top of my flower
box) and I stuck some artificial plastic flowers I bought at Walmart
into the holes.It looks cute, if I do say so meself.
cuhulin
dave
> I have a few sets of old powered speakers for computers, I bought them
> at the Goodwill store www.shopgoodwill.com a few years ago.Will
> they work ok for my tv set.
>
Yes. Computer speakers will work with most line level or headphone outputs.
cuh...@webtv.net
string for a house or building foundation.Headphones, or earbuds, I
don't want to wear, I will not wear them.
cuhulin
dave
That would refer to RCA female outputs.
homepc
"RHF" <rhf-new...@pacbell.net> wrote in message
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I wrote to C. Crane regarding their FMT and they advised that I could adjust
it
without voiding the warranty if it was absolutely necessary. However after
reading the many complaints about it's limited range, I opted for the HLLY
Chinese factory version of the Range Star transmitter, sold on EBay badged
as
the CZH-05B. Before committing to buy, the seller promptly replied to my
numerous email questions and upgraded the power supply to a JVC AP-V400U
model
to minimize any chance of RF interference. Ordered and shipped in the middle
of
December, it arrived in a well padded box just after the Christmas long
weekend.
All I can say is wow! I've got clear clean sound throughout my house and a
few
blocks down the street to boot! Now the only thing left to buy is a good
quality shielded 3.5mm mini stereo jack splitter so I won't have to swap
cables
between my PC speakers and FM transmitter.
.