The Source apparantly has all of the presently available Part 15 FM transmitters, including the Ramsey FM30B, no longer available from Ramsey.
The only thing I wonder about is that The Source offers a fully built edition of the Ramsey FM 30B, and I don't want to be the one to say it, so I won't
From the device description on the site "This is a professional grade 1.2 Watt FM Transmitter that is certified under FCC Part 73, Subpart G – Low Power FM Broadcast Stations for LP100 Stations with FCC ID:..."
No mention of Part 15 certification.
Would be certified for IC RSS-123 and USA(part 75 I think) low power LICENCED FM station....not for unlicenced use.
I think the Source Transmitters is a division of the same company that makes the Wholehouse 3 but you could use it in th USA if you turned the power down to almost nothing.
Mark
It is the same company. But that rubber duck antenna most likely will have the same HIGH SWR issue that the SainSonic AX-05B. This caused Harmonics because the antenna was tuned to 140 Mhz.
If we get the 1 Watt for Hobby FM like NZ this TX with the right antenna is Nice.
TheLegacy said: "If we get the 1 Watt for Hobby FM like NZ this TX with the right antenna is Nice."
I said: " Don't worry. It will never happen."
Depends on how you define hobby radio, but in New Zealand, these low power radio stations are licensed and regulated. Somehow, I don't think this falls into what you mean for hobby radio.
NO licence is needed for the one watt power but yes it's regulated to an extnt.
A post before summed up the rules there nicely.
Mark
That's not accurate. You need a General User Radio License (free and relatively easy to get) to broadcast with that one watt. Stations are subject to inspection before going on the air, and while they largely self-regulating, inspectors can and do monitor them and can impose fines for rules violations.
So it is really nothing like Part 15 broadcasting in the U.S., or BETS-1 in Canada. It's actually more similar to RSS-123 in Canada (which requires an Industry Canada license), or a much less regulated LPFM in the U.S. (which requires an FCC license).
I also suspect it's not what these initiatives want.
Nothing wrong with an inspection to be sue the Transmitter is working right. Although Johnny C has had little or no trouble with licensing. He has been on for YEARS. And from what he says there are even frequencies which they don't require the license and still have the 1 Watt.
I would think we could get this and when you read between the lines the FCC pretty much is starting to hand Hobby Radio to the ones who don't cause any trouble and even admit that there are a few stations past part 15:239 on FM but unless they ADVERTISE or cause INTERFERENCE they are not putting these stations High on their to capture list.
It won't be long till they simply make it like NZ and make 1 Watt legal. Hell these certified transmitters at 1 Watt is exactly the start of it all. It won't be long till hobby broadcasters have these units.
Its a battle, but I think we are already on the right track.
"It won't be long till they simply make it like NZ and make 1 Watt legal. Hell these certified transmitters at 1 Watt is exactly the start of it all. It won't be long till hobby broadcasters have these units."
Delusional.
Delusional? Wow I sure don't know why some think that? I suppose because they see FM crowded in their city. Again I often said for FM it would be in a RURAL area. Plus a different service than part 15. That one is obvious.
I also get the repack and have already considered that. Losing the low part of FM I'll admit is a big ding in Hobby Broadcasting. But as many have said many AM broadcasters have either lowered their power on AM or have went dark on AM. So that would mean that Hobby Broadcasters could use AM and get some range. The rules would have to be changed a bit so that apartment dwellers could benefit from some usable range. However again I can see this happening.
Just as some of the things we take for granted had to be fought for by someone or as a group, we too will have to at least try and draw up something that everyone can work with and yet not cause issues with broadcasters on whatever band us Hobby Broadcasters hope to be respected on and given something usable.
Already I've given AM some serious thought although again I've always believed AM is a hard sell for getting an audience. But some folks in my town when asked if they would listen to the station if I had to use AM to reach the 2 mile range. IF I had sight I'd try carrier current in my town as I think there are few transformers. But still there are going to be some experiments to try and get the most out of that.
Best Regards.
Hi, I've visited the site, thanks for the heads up. It's good to see at least some of the classic Ramsey gear has been saved from oblivion. These things have made a lot of people happy over the years. If anyone finds out whether or not that these are actual new production, or, simply "New Old Stock" (NOS), I'd like to hear about it. "73"
Delusion has been under-rated.
A good delusion could be the basic tool required to become the republican nominee for president of the country.
If I had a shrink her number one job would be to help me maintain my delusions because I like them very much.
For SignalGuy here is the inside scoop and you heard it from the ALPB...
Ramsey announced not long ago that they were getting out of the kit business and consigning their remaining stock of kits to Amazon where you can find them right now at discount prices.
The prices seen on "The Source" suggest they are buying at the Amazon price and reselling at a hefty markup.
You said: "Again I often said for FM it would be in a RURAL area."
I said: The FCC is NOT going to create a "rural service." It has to work nation-wide. They already has a service called LPFM. The FCC decided against a 1 to 10 watt service because of building penetration issues. Enjoy AM.