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Old September 16th 03, 10:04 AM
Karl Hemilton
 
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My wife and I have two cars. While traveling, most of the time we go
in two cars. I am looking a device that we can talk to each other
while driving. Some thing like a FM Transmitter.

Can anybody help.

Thanks,
Karl
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Old September 16th 03, 11:56 AM
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You mean something like a set of FRS radios? Or CB walkie talkies (or
regular mobile CBs)? Oh, wait, I think I just got what you mean...you
want to transmit so that the other person can hear you over the car
radio? There are several commercial made "wireless microphones" that
will transmit to broadcast FM receivers, available at Radio Shack no
doubt...(I'd still opt for the FRS radios)

Scott
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Karl Hemilton wrote:

My wife and I have two cars. While traveling, most of the time we go
in two cars. I am looking a device that we can talk to each other
while driving. Some thing like a FM Transmitter.

Can anybody help.

Thanks,
Karl


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Old September 16th 03, 06:05 PM
Tom Sedlack
 
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Get two wireless microphones set to two different frequencies and you will
have full duplex capabilities. This way, she'll be able to interrupt you
whenever she wants ;-)


"Scott" wrote in message
...
You mean something like a set of FRS radios? Or CB walkie talkies (or
regular mobile CBs)? Oh, wait, I think I just got what you mean...you
want to transmit so that the other person can hear you over the car
radio? There are several commercial made "wireless microphones" that
will transmit to broadcast FM receivers, available at Radio Shack no
doubt...(I'd still opt for the FRS radios)

Scott
N0EDV

Karl Hemilton wrote:

My wife and I have two cars. While traveling, most of the time we go
in two cars. I am looking a device that we can talk to each other
while driving. Some thing like a FM Transmitter.

Can anybody help.

Thanks,
Karl


--

Scott
http://corbenflyer.tripod.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParasolAirplanes
Building RV-4
Gotta Fly or Gonna Die!



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Old September 16th 03, 06:40 PM
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On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:56:04 +0000, Scott
wrote:

Karl Hemilton wrote:

My wife and I have two cars. While traveling, most of the time we go
in two cars. I am looking a device that we can talk to each other
while driving. Some thing like a FM Transmitter.

You mean something like a set of FRS radios? Or CB walkie talkies (or
regular mobile CBs)? Oh, wait, I think I just got what you mean...you
want to transmit so that the other person can hear you over the car
radio? There are several commercial made "wireless microphones" that
will transmit to broadcast FM receivers, available at Radio Shack no
doubt...(I'd still opt for the FRS radios)

Scott
N0EDV

Yes, that is what I was thinking. The legal LPFM, which does transmit
on conventional FM broadcast frequencies, has a tiny power output and
a maximum range of something like 1/4 mile, which is 15 seconds apart
at highway speeds. They make much more sense around your home, and out
into the yard. You would also have to retune as you travel, to work
around broadcast stations.

I think that FRS or CB would make much more sense, work better ,and be
easier to use.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
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Old September 16th 03, 06:05 PM
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Get two wireless microphones set to two different frequencies and you will
have full duplex capabilities. This way, she'll be able to interrupt you
whenever she wants ;-)


"Scott" wrote in message
...
You mean something like a set of FRS radios? Or CB walkie talkies (or
regular mobile CBs)? Oh, wait, I think I just got what you mean...you
want to transmit so that the other person can hear you over the car
radio? There are several commercial made "wireless microphones" that
will transmit to broadcast FM receivers, available at Radio Shack no
doubt...(I'd still opt for the FRS radios)

Scott
N0EDV

Karl Hemilton wrote:

My wife and I have two cars. While traveling, most of the time we go
in two cars. I am looking a device that we can talk to each other
while driving. Some thing like a FM Transmitter.

Can anybody help.

Thanks,
Karl


--

Scott
http://corbenflyer.tripod.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParasolAirplanes
Building RV-4
Gotta Fly or Gonna Die!





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Old September 16th 03, 06:40 PM
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On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:56:04 +0000, Scott
wrote:

Karl Hemilton wrote:

My wife and I have two cars. While traveling, most of the time we go
in two cars. I am looking a device that we can talk to each other
while driving. Some thing like a FM Transmitter.

You mean something like a set of FRS radios? Or CB walkie talkies (or
regular mobile CBs)? Oh, wait, I think I just got what you mean...you
want to transmit so that the other person can hear you over the car
radio? There are several commercial made "wireless microphones" that
will transmit to broadcast FM receivers, available at Radio Shack no
doubt...(I'd still opt for the FRS radios)

Scott
N0EDV

Yes, that is what I was thinking. The legal LPFM, which does transmit
on conventional FM broadcast frequencies, has a tiny power output and
a maximum range of something like 1/4 mile, which is 15 seconds apart
at highway speeds. They make much more sense around your home, and out
into the yard. You would also have to retune as you travel, to work
around broadcast stations.

I think that FRS or CB would make much more sense, work better ,and be
easier to use.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
------------------------------------------------
at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom
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You mean something like a set of FRS radios? Or CB walkie talkies (or
regular mobile CBs)? Oh, wait, I think I just got what you mean...you
want to transmit so that the other person can hear you over the car
radio? There are several commercial made "wireless microphones" that
will transmit to broadcast FM receivers, available at Radio Shack no
doubt...(I'd still opt for the FRS radios)

Scott
N0EDV

Karl Hemilton wrote:

My wife and I have two cars. While traveling, most of the time we go
in two cars. I am looking a device that we can talk to each other
while driving. Some thing like a FM Transmitter.

Can anybody help.

Thanks,
Karl


--

Scott
http://corbenflyer.tripod.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParasolAirplanes
Building RV-4
Gotta Fly or Gonna Die!
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Old September 16th 03, 04:17 PM
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In article , Karl
Hemilton says...

My wife and I have two cars. While traveling, most of the time we go
in two cars. I am looking a device that we can talk to each other
while driving. Some thing like a FM Transmitter.


You have a number of options.

(1) FRS radios. Small, cheap, easily strong enough to go at least
a half-mile, no license required. Obtainable at most electronic and
office-supply stores.

(2) You and your wife could get amateur radio licenses, and use 2m
or 70cm rigs on a simplex channel. You can switch to a repeater if you
get separated. Requires study, a license exam, etc. You are also
restricted from passing commercial messages ("Buy product X at store
Y," etc.) by Part 97 regs.

(3) Get a pair of MURS radios. More powerful than FRS, same no-
license-required, can go a little further, but considerably more
expensive than FRS units.

Good hunting.


--
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(Known to some as Bruce Lane, KC7GR)
kyrrin a/t bluefeathertech d-o=t c&o&m
"Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (Red Green)
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Old September 16th 03, 04:17 PM
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In article , Karl
Hemilton says...

My wife and I have two cars. While traveling, most of the time we go
in two cars. I am looking a device that we can talk to each other
while driving. Some thing like a FM Transmitter.


You have a number of options.

(1) FRS radios. Small, cheap, easily strong enough to go at least
a half-mile, no license required. Obtainable at most electronic and
office-supply stores.

(2) You and your wife could get amateur radio licenses, and use 2m
or 70cm rigs on a simplex channel. You can switch to a repeater if you
get separated. Requires study, a license exam, etc. You are also
restricted from passing commercial messages ("Buy product X at store
Y," etc.) by Part 97 regs.

(3) Get a pair of MURS radios. More powerful than FRS, same no-
license-required, can go a little further, but considerably more
expensive than FRS units.

Good hunting.


--
Dr. Anton Squeegee, Director, Dutch Surrealist Plumbing Institute
(Known to some as Bruce Lane, KC7GR)
kyrrin a/t bluefeathertech d-o=t c&o&m
"Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (Red Green)
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Old September 21st 03, 10:13 PM
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I'm slightly perplexed. Why has no one picked up on the obvious: in an age
of ever rising gas prices, surely the only reason one would travel in a
different car to his spouse is to _avoid_ hearing her!

However, I'd opt for the CB deal. It's legal, it works & if there's a
breakdown it can be used to contact someone else - much better than private
band radio, ham or radio mic for this.

I can't help thinking your kids would much rather you to use one car &
leave the air just a little less polluted!!

Happy shopping.

K.



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My wife and I have two cars. While traveling, most of the time we go
in two cars. I am looking a device that we can talk to each other
while driving. Some thing like a FM Transmitter.

Can anybody help.

Thanks,
Karl




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