FM XMTRS
Are there any other FM transmitters out there in kit form or asembled with the same or better features/quality of the Ramsey FM-30?
I would like a backup unit and also something we can use at work that will get us a bit better coverage than the cCrane unit.
Also does anyone here have any plans for an FM transmitter with a tube final 1 watt or less?
Also does anyone here have any plans for an FM transmitter with a tube final 1 watt or less?
That's a tough one - I did a google search for "2 meter linear tube" and didn't come up with much 🙁
There are a number of other FM XMTR options 8)
From the Part15.us links page, here:
http://www.part15.us/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=64&mode=&order=0&thold=0
there are these:
http://www.philmore-datak.com/page_201.htm
http://www.oselectronics.com/ose_p32.htm
And from the Part15.us Part 15 Resources Page, FM transmitters section, here:
http://www.part15.us/modules.php?name=Web_Links&l_op=viewlink&cid=5
there are these:
http://www.broadcastwarehouse.com/
http://www.edmdesign.com/intro.htm
http://www.northcountryradio.com/
http://www.pcs-electronics.com/en/products.php?sub=fm_transmitters
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I did find a commerical version of a FM Tube Transmitter but it is rated at 10,000 watts and it is quite heavy by weight. Check out:
You may be able to obtain operation manuals and schematics of this transmitter, if the seller is willing to send you a copy of the manuals. Some companys do and some don't. It would not hurt to ask.
I have used the PCS FM transmitter that fits into a PCI slot on a computer. The first versions had problems with noise pick-up from the computer buss and power supply. This has since been fixed. I have 2 of them and one runs at a local university for information about parking etc. I use Winamp in conjuction with the transmitter along with some audio compression/limiter software. The results are quit good and the service from PCS is exceptonal.
[color=blue:df4556a168]PCS PCI card XMTR?[/color:df4556a168][/size:df4556a168]
[color=green:df4556a168]Those units are verrrrrry interesting![/color:df4556a168]
[color=red:df4556a168]If you would have time to write up a review, that would be AWESOME[/color:df4556a168] [/size:df4556a168]
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Whooo, boy. That was the wrong thing for you to do as far as I am concerned. You just sent a kid into a candy store with a no limit credit card. I am still looking to see how much stuff I can buy from All Electronics that I dont really need but just have to have!!!
Thanks for all those links, In time I will go through them all.
I also looked for L-P tube transmitters via Google/Yahoo and came up empty handed as well. Thought there might be some hams out there with some old tube transmitter info.
I did find a commerical version of a FM Tube Transmitter but it is rated at 10,000 watts and it is quite heavy by weight. Check out:
You may be able to obtain operation manuals and schematics of this transmitter, if the seller is willing to send you a copy of the manuals. Some companys do and some don't. It would not hurt to ask.
Thanks but I'll pass on this one. Don't need 10kw!!!
The PCI-MAX powers the FM side of East Hill Radio. The audio is awesome and the installation is a breeze. I have the power turned down to Part-15 levels (I'm not interested in a visit from the FCC), and am getting good coverage for the immediate neighborhood. Overall, I'm quite pleased with the unit and would buy another one.
hey frank - you running an outdoor antenna on that pcs card, or just a indoor dipole type thingy?
I'm running the indoor antenna for now. I'd like to put up an outdoor antenna, but I might move the transmitter upstairs so it's higher.
i think i might pick up one of those.. I was looking for a small low cost fm tranny that could be part15 compliant ..
i had one of the early isa versions..