FM transmitter
 

I am looking for a reliable FM stereo transmitter to attach to my upstairs
PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or backyard. Does
anyone have any suggestions?

I was looking at

http://dagcoelectronics.com/500mwRangeStar.html

and it looks promising. I don't want to order something from a mail order
only to find that it doesn't work as advertised.

FM transmitter
 

On Dec 6, 8:07*am, "homepc" wrote:
I am looking for a reliable FM stereo transmitter to attach to my upstairs
PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or backyard. *Does
anyone have any suggestions?

I was looking at

http://dagcoelectronics.com/500mwRangeStar.html

and it looks promising. *I don't want to order something from a mail order
only to find that it doesn't work as advertised.

did you look at CCrane.com? lots of ideas there.
DW

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On Sun, 6 Dec 2009 10:07:19 -0600, homepc wrote:

I am looking for a reliable FM stereo transmitter to attach to my upstairs
PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or backyard. Does
anyone have any suggestions?

I was looking at

http://dagcoelectronics.com/500mwRangeStar.html

and it looks promising. I don't want to order something from a mail order
only to find that it doesn't work as advertised.

I second the motion for CCrane.com.
They have an FM stereo transmitter for $69.95 plus shipping.
The frequency can be set in 50kHz steps across the FM band.
There is a simple mod (just google it) where you open the bottom
carefully and turn a pot to max. With that mod and a few feet of wire
clipped to the antenna, you can broadcast for at least a couple of
hundred feet around your house. CCrane doesn't advertise the mod, but
I have read that they said the mod doesn't harm the circuit. I have
two of them , one on my PC and one on my home theater receiver.
Greg Arvantely

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"oldradioguy09" wrote in message
...
On Dec 6, 8:07 am, "homepc" wrote:
I am looking for a reliable FM stereo transmitter to attach to my upstairs
PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or backyard.
Does
anyone have any suggestions?

I was looking at

http://dagcoelectronics.com/500mwRangeStar.html

and it looks promising. I don't want to order something from a mail order
only to find that it doesn't work as advertised.

did you look at CCrane.com? lots of ideas there.
DW

I've read that the CCrane model is sometimes underpowered. People have
opened them up and adjusted the potentiometer to correct the problem, but
this of course voids the warranty ;(

http://www.piurl.com/p/1zuC

FM transmitter
 

homepc wrote:
I am looking for a reliable FM stereo transmitter to attach to my upstairs
PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or backyard. Does
anyone have any suggestions?

I was looking at

http://dagcoelectronics.com/500mwRangeStar.html

and it looks promising. I don't want to order something from a mail order
only to find that it doesn't work as advertised.



That's illegal without a license. 500 Milliwatts can go several miles.

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On Sun, 6 Dec 2009 13:22:56 -0600, "homepc"
wrote:


"oldradioguy09" wrote in message
...
On Dec 6, 8:07 am, "homepc" wrote:
I am looking for a reliable FM stereo transmitter to attach to my upstairs
PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or backyard.
Does
anyone have any suggestions?

I was looking at

http://dagcoelectronics.com/500mwRangeStar.html

and it looks promising. I don't want to order something from a mail order
only to find that it doesn't work as advertised.

did you look at CCrane.com? lots of ideas there.
DW

I've read that the CCrane model is sometimes underpowered. People have
opened them up and adjusted the potentiometer to correct the problem, but
this of course voids the warranty ;(

http://www.piurl.com/p/1zuC



You might also want to check out
http://www.myfmstation.com/store/pro...products_id/49
I've a couple of these devices, now no longer available here in New
Zealand. Mine are branded DSE.
Range is an easy 100m.
Boon is usb-powered. (No battery issues)
Downside is restricted frequency choice.
XP & Vista supported. Can't test W7.
Cheers!

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"dave" wrote in message
. ..
homepc wrote:
I am looking for a reliable FM stereo transmitter to attach to my
upstairs PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or
backyard. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I was looking at

http://dagcoelectronics.com/500mwRangeStar.html

and it looks promising. I don't want to order something from a mail
order only to find that it doesn't work as advertised.

That's illegal without a license. 500 Milliwatts can go several miles.

I was sort of wondering about that. The web site says 3/4 mile range but
doesn't specify if that's with or without the optional antenna kit. Then
below is warns that the transmitter may broadcast well beyond the house. I
would settle just for a clear stereo signal throughout the house and the
back yard immediately next to the house. This product is being sold on eBay
with shipping to Canada. I was a little concerned about it being disallowed
by customs due to broadcasting restrictions.

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On 12/6/09 10:28 , oldradioguy09 wrote:
On Dec 6, 8:07 am, wrote:
I am looking for a reliable FM stereo transmitter to attach to my upstairs
PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or backyard. Does
anyone have any suggestions?

I was looking at

http://dagcoelectronics.com/500mwRangeStar.html

and it looks promising. I don't want to order something from a mail order
only to find that it doesn't work as advertised.

did you look at CCrane.com? lots of ideas there.
DW

Check the kits by Ramsey, too.

The limited dynamic range of a FM device, such as you request,
and your music, if you don't process it to reign in dynamic range,
will likely not produce desireable results.

Ramsey kits, and a few others, offer built in limiting, and even
some spectral and dynamics processing for cleaner sound, and higher
average levels. Your music will sound more like a radio station,
which isn't always a good thing, but it may be more listenable than
simply plugging your audio into your tx device.

Depending on the size of your property, you may need more than
the power available from most such commercially available devices.

The Ramsey kits will get you there. Abeit at more cost, but with
excellent results and considerable versatility regarding antenna
installation.

FM transmitter
 

Ramsey (Ramsey kits) Electronics sells a lot of good quality things.Ask
them to send you a catalog.
www.ramseyelectronics.com
cuhulin

FM transmitter
 

D. Peter Maus wrote:
On 12/6/09 10:28 , oldradioguy09 wrote:
On Dec 6, 8:07 am, wrote:
I am looking for a reliable FM stereo transmitter to attach to my
upstairs
PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or
backyard. Does
anyone have any suggestions?

I was looking at

http://dagcoelectronics.com/500mwRangeStar.html

and it looks promising. I don't want to order something from a mail
order
only to find that it doesn't work as advertised.

did you look at CCrane.com? lots of ideas there.
DW

Check the kits by Ramsey, too.

The limited dynamic range of a FM device, such as you request, and
your music, if you don't process it to reign in dynamic range, will
likely not produce desireable results.

Ramsey kits, and a few others, offer built in limiting, and even some
spectral and dynamics processing for cleaner sound, and higher average
levels. Your music will sound more like a radio station, which isn't
always a good thing, but it may be more listenable than simply plugging
your audio into your tx device.

Depending on the size of your property, you may need more than the
power available from most such commercially available devices.

The Ramsey kits will get you there. Abeit at more cost, but with
excellent results and considerable versatility regarding antenna
installation.



Any FM BCB transmitter that goes more than 10 feet probably requires a
license. The rules are very strict.

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On Dec 6, 10:07*am, "homepc" wrote:
I am looking for a reliable FM stereo transmitter to attach to my upstairs
PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or backyard. *Does
anyone have any suggestions?


http://www.edmdesign.com
http://www.mobileblackbox.com

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On Dec 7, 3:47*pm, "Chas. Chan" wrote:
On Dec 6, 10:07*am, "homepc" wrote:

I am looking for a reliable FM stereo transmitter to attach to my upstairs
PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or backyard. *Does
anyone have any suggestions?

http://www.edmdesign.com
- http://www.mobileblackbox.com

The Mobile Black Box V6000 FM Transmitter
with the single USB Power & Audio Cable
input would look like the best and simplest
way to connect to a PC. ~$100
http://www.mobileblackbox.com/content/view/40/75/
* Comes with a 17" Telescoping Antenna

NOTE - If you cannot cover the inside of your
Home; the V6000 has the 'optional provision'
to attach a 33" External Telescoping Antenna
with a Magnetic Base and a 10 Foot Coax
Cable to allow you to Receive the FM Signal
within every Room of your Home. ~$10

-source- Mobile Black Box, Ontario, California (USA)

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RHF wrote:
On Dec 7, 3:47 pm, "Chas. Chan" wrote:
On Dec 6, 10:07 am, "homepc" wrote:

I am looking for a reliable FM stereo transmitter to attach to my upstairs
PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or backyard. Does
anyone have any suggestions?
http://www.edmdesign.com
- http://www.mobileblackbox.com

The Mobile Black Box V6000 FM Transmitter
with the single USB Power & Audio Cable
input would look like the best and simplest
way to connect to a PC. ~$100
http://www.mobileblackbox.com/content/view/40/75/
* Comes with a 17" Telescoping Antenna

NOTE - If you cannot cover the inside of your
Home; the V6000 has the 'optional provision'
to attach a 33" External Telescoping Antenna
with a Magnetic Base and a 10 Foot Coax
Cable to allow you to Receive the FM Signal
within every Room of your Home. ~$10

-source- Mobile Black Box, Ontario, California (USA)
.
IMHO these work much better for PC base FM
Transmitter applications then the C.Crane units.

testing 1 2 3 can you hear me now . . . ~ RHF
.

It is a violation of federal law to sell or operate that device in the USA.

FM transmitter
 

wrote:
www.devilfinder.com
FM Transmitter Techchee.com

Chee, you might look around.
cuhulin

http://electronics-diy.com/BH1417_PL...ransmitter.php

FM transmitter
 

dave wrote:
wrote:
www.devilfinder.com
FM Transmitter Techchee.com

Chee, you might look around.
cuhulin

http://electronics-diy.com/BH1417_PL...ransmitter.php

http://electronics-diy.com/store.php...m_transmitters

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RHF wrote:


while 'i' am simply suggesting using the V6000
to 'cover' the confines of your own home ~ RHF
.

Because you are an insignificant dip ****, it doesn't matter what you
say. I, conversely, am a dreaded No Code Extra, and must observe
regulations.

FM transmitter
 

When I did a www.devilfinder.com last night for the TV Ears, one of
those websites said there is a wired version.I might go that route, I
know how to run a wire.

I have a bunch of old wired speakers here, small ones and big ones.If I
plug one of them into one of the Audio Out jacks on my Sony Wega
Trinitron 27 inch flat screen CRT tv set, will that work ok?
I just can't stand to wear headphones or earbuds.

I am working on my front porch, Swing Your Lady movie is on the TCM
channel.I HAD to step inside and crank the volume up.
Ohhh, diggggg me ahh graivvvve in Missouriahhhhhh,,,,,,,,,
cuhulin

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nerfmag123 wrote:
On Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:55:56 -0800, dave wrote:

.
. I, conversely, am a dreaded No Code Extra, and must observe
regulations.


Sorry to hear that, but I do give you credit for admitting to the
world that you couldn't cut it when they were holding REAL exam
sessions.


Yes. I am right on the edge of retarded. Apparently, the code was used
to keep the bands exclusive to assholes.

FM transmitter
 

On Dec 9, 6:55*am, dave wrote:
RHF wrote:

while 'i' am simply suggesting using the V6000
to 'cover' the confines of your own home ~ RHF
*.

- Because you are an insignificant dip ****,
- it doesn't matter what you say.

Dave -proclaims- I Am an Insignificant Dip ****

-*I, conversely, am a dreaded No Code Extra,

Dave - Why Do You Dread Yourself . . . .
-.. .----. --- .... ..--.

- and must observe regulations.

Dave would those be the 'regulations' against
* Illegal Drug Use
* Sharing Drugs with Minors
* Sex with Minors

(OT) : Dave -proclaims- I Am Right On The Edge of Retarded
 

On Dec 10, 4:55*am, dave wrote:
nerfmag123 wrote:
On Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:55:56 -0800, dave wrote:

*.
. *I, conversely, am a dreaded No Code Extra, and must observe
regulations.

Sorry to hear that, but I do give you credit for admitting to the
world that you couldn't cut it when they were holding REAL exam
sessions.

- Yes. *I am right on the edge of retarded.

Dave -proclaims- I Am Right On The Edge of Retarded

-ps- Dave it must be a very dull edge
on a very broad sword

- Apparently, the code was used to keep
- the bands exclusive to assholes.

Dave your 'license' would not disprove that
.. . .

(OT) : Dave -proclaims- I Am Right On The Edge of Retarded
 

www.juneberry78s.com
Roots Music Listening Room,,, is Good, is Good.

But, I still would like to know (because I don't want to experiment with
my Sony Wega Trinitron CRT 27'' inch flat screen tv set) if I plug one
of my speakers (wired speaker) into one of the Audio Out jacks on my tv
set, will that work ok?
cuhulin

(OT) : Dave -proclaims- I Am Right On The Edge of Retarded
 

wrote:
www.juneberry78s.com
Roots Music Listening Room,,, is Good, is Good.

But, I still would like to know (because I don't want to experiment with
my Sony Wega Trinitron CRT 27'' inch flat screen tv set) if I plug one
of my speakers (wired speaker) into one of the Audio Out jacks on my tv
set, will that work ok?
cuhulin

You need a power amp or powered speakers.

(OT) : Dave -proclaims- I Am Right On The Edge of Retarded
 

I have a few sets of old powered speakers for computers, I bought them
at the Goodwill store www.shopgoodwill.com a few years ago.Will
they work ok for my tv set.

I built a big flower box (painted it green and white with Valspar paint)
for my propane tank, for some heat for my storage room/workshop.I also
bought a new 20,000 BTU propane heater at Arender Plumbing on Highway
80.I drilled some holes in a piece of plywood (for the top of my flower
box) and I stuck some artificial plastic flowers I bought at Walmart
into the holes.It looks cute, if I do say so meself.
cuhulin

(OT) : Dave -proclaims- I Am Right On The Edge of Retarded
 

wrote:
I have a few sets of old powered speakers for computers, I bought them
at the Goodwill store www.shopgoodwill.com a few years ago.Will
they work ok for my tv set.



Yes. Computer speakers will work with most line level or headphone outputs.

(OT) : Dave -proclaims- I Am Right On The Edge of Retarded
 

Line level? When I think about line level, I think about leveling a
string for a house or building foundation.Headphones, or earbuds, I
don't want to wear, I will not wear them.
cuhulin

(OT) : Dave -proclaims- I Am Right On The Edge of Retarded
 

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"RHF" wrote in message
...
On Dec 7, 3:47 pm, "Chas. Chan" wrote:
On Dec 6, 10:07 am, "homepc" wrote:

I am looking for a reliable FM stereo transmitter to attach to my
upstairs
PC so I can listen to music and web radio in the basement or backyard.
Does
anyone have any suggestions?

http://www.edmdesign.com
- http://www.mobileblackbox.com

The Mobile Black Box V6000 FM Transmitter
with the single USB Power & Audio Cable
input would look like the best and simplest
way to connect to a PC. ~$100
http://www.mobileblackbox.com/content/view/40/75/
* Comes with a 17" Telescoping Antenna

NOTE - If you cannot cover the inside of your
Home; the V6000 has the 'optional provision'
to attach a 33" External Telescoping Antenna
with a Magnetic Base and a 10 Foot Coax
Cable to allow you to Receive the FM Signal
within every Room of your Home. ~$10

-source- Mobile Black Box, Ontario, California (USA)