On Mar 2, 8:05*pm, "Brenda Ann" wrote:
"Von Fourche" wrote in message

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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.
-
- http://www.radiobrandy.com/PART15AMANTENNA.html

Looks to be about as good as you can do
considering the Part 15 Regs ~ RHF

This 'Kit' by SStran appears to be 'legal'
and compliant to Part 15 Regs.
AMT3000 AM Radio Broadcast Transmitter Kit
http://www.sstran.com/
* Here is a Review of it by Jay Allen {RadioIntel}
http://www.radiointel.com/review-sstran.htm
* http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ120385363105
* LPB AM-2000 AM Radio Transmitter Part 15 LPAM
http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ290299647229


You can try the DIY method found he

http://charliethompson.50megs.com/1610khz.htm