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dave · March 3rd 09, 01:45 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave

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Lets say I wanted to buy a transmitter and antenna and set up one of
those Part 15 FCC
lower power stations. How much is the equipment going to cost me? I'm
not talking about
programming, only equipment.

Thanks!

The most expensive part will be a decent antenna that complies (loosely)
to the FCC regulations of no more than 10' of antenna total.. this if
you're discussing Part 15 AM.

My mistake. I'm talking about AM station. I was told several miles in
the day and maybe a mile
at night. How much for the equipment?

Very good. AM Part 15 stations are capable of going a lot farther. As for
equipment, you can get a Talking House transmitter for between $40-100
that will do very well. I have a couple guaranteed to work for $60 each,
but you can find them on ebay as well. Go for the latest models to make
them most compatible.

If you want something really good, look for a North Country AM88 or
similar (ask around on the rec.antiques.radio+phono NG).

Again, the most expenditure would be a decent, compliant antenna. These
can be purchased in kit form and are easy to assemble, but do cost between
$200-300 in some cases. They are MUCH better than your standard 10' wire,
though.

I talked with a guy a few days ago who is thinking about creating one of
these stations
near me. I told him I have a degree in communications and was wanting to
know if he needed
any "help." We talked about his station and he asked me for opinions on
what he should broadcast.
He wants to broadcast classic music and talk/news/weather. I did not tell
him this, but I assumed his station would have employees and I would be one
and be paid. I sure would not do this just to make him money. In our talk
and emails there has been not mention of me being paid. Do people who set up
these stations employ dj's and such?

Do a web stream. www.icecast.org