FM Idea
Posted on February 17, 2011
I was playing back an edited recording at 101.9 FM, an auxiliary channel here, as the main stream broadcast is on other frequencies. Using a C.Crane that works fine indoors, I wanted to be out on the porch enjoying the better temperatures, but right out the door the Grundig FR200 lost the signal and came up with only noise pollution from all the high power stations.
Here is my bold idea. I believe it would help to have a very low power booster amp to get the FM just strong enough to get out there, realizing that the house itself is an attenuator. This should be safe as long as the 200-foot limit is carefully observed.
I know the “voiding the certification” situation, but there is an alternate rule which allows up to a certain power out there at a certain distance, and 200-feet seems to be the safety zone.
Is this idea within reason, or is it totally irresponsible.
