Eddie B,
I am excited to hear your idea of the "networked" part 15 transmitters. I have been involved with part 15 radio for over five years now. Although I have not had much time over the past couple years to dedicate to part15, I can proudly say that I have had my share of trial and error... mostly error.
However, that is just part of the process,and we all can benefit from the trial and error of experimanting with part15 radio. Through the errors, we learn how to not repeat them, and it can strenghten our knowledge of what works... and what doesnt. I wish you the best of luck with your upcoming part15 AM operation, and look forward to hearing more about it in the near future.
Travis
Don't forget about the Procaster; which like the upcoming Sstran, does not need a processor at every transmitter.
If you spread the transmitters out properly; you can slide on syncing the carrier. It is the audio that needs to be synced more than anything. An analog STL will go a long ways in keeping audio synced.
The Flagstaff transmitters are not carrier synced; because they are far enough apart not to cause problems.
Steve
www.radiobrandy.com
Anyone ever hear of linking transmitters via GPS, or 10MHZ clocks? Getting really interesting. Saw a guy post on Youtube explaining the processes of GPS and 10MHZ clocks. Figured this to be the best place to learn how.
Hey Eddie,
Much success with your Part 15 cluster transmitter launch!
We have the cluster concept under consideration as well here in Greenville, SC.
If you are in the prairie lands of the midwest, then, those flat lands may work in your favor. We are in the "upstate" of South Carolina we're there are plenty of hills in the terrain.
Here is the FCC ground conductivity map: http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/audio/m3/
Also, videos of our journey:
VIDEO 1: http://www.viddler.com/explore/Commander_VID/videos/5/?secreturl=40929384
VIDEO 2 http://www.viddler.com/explore/Commander_VID/videos/6/?secreturl=57823360
That's great news!! Congrats and good luck with your station! I will certainly keep everyone posted on our progress.
Hey Eddie & Everyone,
Thank you for the well wishes. Much success to you too!
Of course, with the emphasis of using an "underground" wire for radio frequency, the dumpster was a cool surprise 🙂
Once we determine a permanent location on the hill top a copper ground wire will be installed for best range performance (according to Procastor transmitter maker Chez Radio).
Here is the complete 5 part short videos of the 3 block radius test of the Procastor AM transmitter on a hilltop and tree filled terrain. Enjoy and share the videos with others!
VIDEO 1: http://www.viddler.com/explore/Commander_VID/videos/5/?secreturl=40929384
VIDEO 2 http://www.viddler.com/explore/Commander_VID/videos/6/?secreturl=57823360
VIDEO 3: http://www.viddler.com/explore/Commander_VID/videos/7/?secreturl=48792365
VIDEO 4: http://www.viddler.com/explore/Commander_VID/videos/8/?secreturl=29603972
VIDEO 5: http://www.viddler.com/explore/Commander_VID/videos/9/?secreturl=24488466