FM transmitter for around the house?
 

I'd like to be able to listen to shortwave stations around the house, or
even MW stations on my Superadio II without lugging the radio around the
house (in the case of SW, this is impossible because I can't take my
antenna wire around). What's the best solution for this? I was thinking
of a small FM transmitter like this:
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=1218989 , but I'm
betting the range on these is very small.

I would try the one from RS as they would certainly return it if you found
it not covering your area, there are T O N S of these on the web google "FM
TRANSMITTER". I am thinking that most of the companies are going to have the
same output power.

"Conan Ford" wrote in message
.159...
I'd like to be able to listen to shortwave stations around the house, or
even MW stations on my Superadio II without lugging the radio around the
house (in the case of SW, this is impossible because I can't take my
antenna wire around). What's the best solution for this? I was thinking
of a small FM transmitter like this:
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=1218989 , but I'm
betting the range on these is very small.

http://www.nrgkits.com/

Conan Ford wrote:
I'd like to be able to listen to shortwave stations around the house, or
even MW stations on my Superadio II without lugging the radio around the
house (in the case of SW, this is impossible because I can't take my
antenna wire around). What's the best solution for this? I was thinking
of a small FM transmitter like this:
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=1218989 , but I'm
betting the range on these is very small.

On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 2:29:25 -0500, Conan Ford wrote
(in message ):

I'd like to be able to listen to shortwave stations around the house, or
even MW stations on my Superadio II without lugging the radio around the
house (in the case of SW, this is impossible because I can't take my
antenna wire around). What's the best solution for this? I was thinking
of a small FM transmitter like this:
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=1218989 , but I'm
betting the range on these is very small.

Actually those small xmtrs are fairly strong.

My solution was to buy a pair of "wireless speakers" and, since my listening
is generally not stereo grin, I could put one speaker in that room and one
in /that/ room (yeah, that one).

I think I paid about $60 when they were on sale at RadioShack but there are
several sellers and you could prolly get a pair a little cheaper.


++ Gray /Vicksburg, MS/

= = = Conan Ford wrote in message
= = = 3.159...
I'd like to be able to listen to shortwave stations around the house, or
even MW stations on my Superadio II without lugging the radio around the
house (in the case of SW, this is impossible because I can't take my
antenna wire around). What's the best solution for this? I was thinking
of a small FM transmitter like this:
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=1218989 , but I'm
betting the range on these is very small.


CF,

The RadioShack has a limited range.

Take a look at the C. Crane Co. FM Transmitter.
- Send streaming audio from your Computer to your Home Stereo.
- Broadcast a Wireless Signal from your Radio to any FM Radio
in your Home.

NOTE: C. Crane Co. has a 30-Day-Try-It-&-See Return Policy

http://www.ccrane.com/fm-transmitter.aspx

C. Crane Co. FM Transmitter Features:
Full stereo on any FM frequency of your choice.
Exceptionally clean and stable digital tuning for drift-free
accurate transfer.
Selectable Power-Off Timer.
Approximate line-of-sight range of 70 ft.
Walls and metal objects will reduce this range.
Runs on included AC Adapter or (2) optional "AA" batteries.
Portable, fits in the palm of your hand.
Weighs just 5.8 ozs.
Size: 3.1" W x 3.5" H x 1.1"

C. Crane Co. FM Transmitter Instruction Manual
http://www.ccrane.com/knowledgebase/...tterManual.pdf

OTHER FM TRANSMITTERS:
* SoundFeeder Computer Music Transmitter SF150C
http://www.extremecomputing.com/wirelessfm.html
* 40 Channel FM Transmitter PLL Modulator
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5716634233
* FM Stereo Transmitter Ramsey Kit FM10C
http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/cgi...tion&key=FM10C

hth ~ RHF
..

I've been using an ADVENT - purchased from Radio Shack - wireless
headset for the last 2 or 3 years. I plug it into the stereo, or any one
of my receivers and use it around the house and the yard. It works well
up to about 100 feet, then it starts to drop out on and off. The
original rechargeable batteries are still good for at least a couple of
hours - not sure what their limit is as they have never run out on me.

Not only do I have hands-free movement anywhere, but I can listen to
anything at whatever volume I wish without annoying anyone else. The
only drawback is that I cannot change stations from the headset.

Dave


RHF wrote:

= = = Conan Ford wrote in message
= = = 3.159...
I'd like to be able to listen to shortwave stations around the house, or
even MW stations on my Superadio II without lugging the radio around the
house (in the case of SW, this is impossible because I can't take my
antenna wire around). What's the best solution for this? I was thinking
of a small FM transmitter like this:
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=1218989 , but I'm
betting the range on these is very small.

CF,

The RadioShack has a limited range.

Take a look at the C. Crane Co. FM Transmitter.
- Send streaming audio from your Computer to your Home Stereo.
- Broadcast a Wireless Signal from your Radio to any FM Radio
in your Home.

NOTE: C. Crane Co. has a 30-Day-Try-It-&-See Return Policy

http://www.ccrane.com/fm-transmitter.aspx

C. Crane Co. FM Transmitter Features:
Full stereo on any FM frequency of your choice.
Exceptionally clean and stable digital tuning for drift-free
accurate transfer.
Selectable Power-Off Timer.
Approximate line-of-sight range of 70 ft.
Walls and metal objects will reduce this range.
Runs on included AC Adapter or (2) optional "AA" batteries.
Portable, fits in the palm of your hand.
Weighs just 5.8 ozs.
Size: 3.1" W x 3.5" H x 1.1"

C. Crane Co. FM Transmitter Instruction Manual
http://www.ccrane.com/knowledgebase/...tterManual.pdf

OTHER FM TRANSMITTERS:
* SoundFeeder Computer Music Transmitter SF150C
http://www.extremecomputing.com/wirelessfm.html
* 40 Channel FM Transmitter PLL Modulator
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5716634233
* FM Stereo Transmitter Ramsey Kit FM10C
http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/cgi...tion&key=FM10C

hth ~ RHF
.

The Omega Electronics FMX01 "Sound Sender" I purchased from Radio Shack
about 8 years ago was very good. The sticker on the back says it complies
with Part 15 of the FCC regulations, but I did a test, and it transmitted a
distance of 450 metres, impressive!!

"Dave Holford" wrote in message
...
I've been using an ADVENT - purchased from Radio Shack - wireless
headset for the last 2 or 3 years. I plug it into the stereo, or any one
of my receivers and use it around the house and the yard. It works well
up to about 100 feet, then it starts to drop out on and off. The
original rechargeable batteries are still good for at least a couple of
hours - not sure what their limit is as they have never run out on me.

Not only do I have hands-free movement anywhere, but I can listen to
anything at whatever volume I wish without annoying anyone else. The
only drawback is that I cannot change stations from the headset.

Dave


RHF wrote:

= = = Conan Ford wrote in message
= = = 3.159...
I'd like to be able to listen to shortwave stations around the house,
or
even MW stations on my Superadio II without lugging the radio around
the
house (in the case of SW, this is impossible because I can't take my
antenna wire around). What's the best solution for this? I was
thinking
of a small FM transmitter like this:
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=1218989 , but I'm
betting the range on these is very small.

CF,

The RadioShack has a limited range.

Take a look at the C. Crane Co. FM Transmitter.
- Send streaming audio from your Computer to your Home Stereo.
- Broadcast a Wireless Signal from your Radio to any FM Radio
in your Home.

NOTE: C. Crane Co. has a 30-Day-Try-It-&-See Return Policy

http://www.ccrane.com/fm-transmitter.aspx

C. Crane Co. FM Transmitter Features:
Full stereo on any FM frequency of your choice.
Exceptionally clean and stable digital tuning for drift-free
accurate transfer.
Selectable Power-Off Timer.
Approximate line-of-sight range of 70 ft.
Walls and metal objects will reduce this range.
Runs on included AC Adapter or (2) optional "AA" batteries.
Portable, fits in the palm of your hand.
Weighs just 5.8 ozs.
Size: 3.1" W x 3.5" H x 1.1"

C. Crane Co. FM Transmitter Instruction Manual
http://www.ccrane.com/knowledgebase/...tterManual.pdf

OTHER FM TRANSMITTERS:
* SoundFeeder Computer Music Transmitter SF150C
http://www.extremecomputing.com/wirelessfm.html
* 40 Channel FM Transmitter PLL Modulator
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5716634233
* FM Stereo Transmitter Ramsey Kit FM10C

http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/cgi...tion&key=FM10C

hth ~ RHF
.

Addendum: The Sound Sender has FM range of 89 - 95.5 MHz.

"bubba ho-tep" wrote in message
...
The Omega Electronics FMX01 "Sound Sender" I purchased from Radio Shack
about 8 years ago was very good. The sticker on the back says it complies
with Part 15 of the FCC regulations, but I did a test, and it transmitted
a
distance of 450 metres, impressive!!

"Dave Holford" wrote in message
...
I've been using an ADVENT - purchased from Radio Shack - wireless
headset for the last 2 or 3 years. I plug it into the stereo, or any one
of my receivers and use it around the house and the yard. It works well
up to about 100 feet, then it starts to drop out on and off. The
original rechargeable batteries are still good for at least a couple of
hours - not sure what their limit is as they have never run out on me.

Not only do I have hands-free movement anywhere, but I can listen to
anything at whatever volume I wish without annoying anyone else. The
only drawback is that I cannot change stations from the headset.

Dave


RHF wrote:

= = = Conan Ford wrote in message
= = = 3.159...
I'd like to be able to listen to shortwave stations around the
house,
or
even MW stations on my Superadio II without lugging the radio around
the
house (in the case of SW, this is impossible because I can't take my
antenna wire around). What's the best solution for this? I was
thinking
of a small FM transmitter like this:
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=1218989 , but
I'm
betting the range on these is very small.

CF,

The RadioShack has a limited range.

Take a look at the C. Crane Co. FM Transmitter.
- Send streaming audio from your Computer to your Home Stereo.
- Broadcast a Wireless Signal from your Radio to any FM Radio
in your Home.

NOTE: C. Crane Co. has a 30-Day-Try-It-&-See Return Policy

http://www.ccrane.com/fm-transmitter.aspx

C. Crane Co. FM Transmitter Features:
Full stereo on any FM frequency of your choice.
Exceptionally clean and stable digital tuning for drift-free
accurate transfer.
Selectable Power-Off Timer.
Approximate line-of-sight range of 70 ft.
Walls and metal objects will reduce this range.
Runs on included AC Adapter or (2) optional "AA" batteries.
Portable, fits in the palm of your hand.
Weighs just 5.8 ozs.
Size: 3.1" W x 3.5" H x 1.1"

C. Crane Co. FM Transmitter Instruction Manual
http://www.ccrane.com/knowledgebase/...tterManual.pdf

OTHER FM TRANSMITTERS:
* SoundFeeder Computer Music Transmitter SF150C
http://www.extremecomputing.com/wirelessfm.html
* 40 Channel FM Transmitter PLL Modulator
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5716634233
* FM Stereo Transmitter Ramsey Kit FM10C


http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/cgi...tion&key=FM10C

hth ~ RHF
.

In article ,
Conan Ford wrote:
I'd like to be able to listen to shortwave stations around the house, or
even MW stations on my Superadio II without lugging the radio around the
house (in the case of SW, this is impossible because I can't take my
antenna wire around). What's the best solution for this? I was thinking
of a small FM transmitter like this:
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=1218989 , but I'm
betting the range on these is very small.

Per a suggestion in the shortwave group about 10 years ago, I bought
a baby monitor set (runs on 49 MHz) at Target for about $30 and added
a mic jack and capacitor to the transmitter, and earphone jack on the
receiver. It's good for about 80 feet, although the receiver is crummy.
(A low band VHF scanner could probably extend the range quite a bit).

For a few more $, wireless speakers or earphones could be a better bet
these days, as you can run more power on the 915 MHz band.

Mark Zenier Washington State resident

If you like to build kits, check out Ramsey Electronics.
http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/

Go to the Hobby Kits section, then AM/FM broadcasters

I have the FM-10 and FM-100 kits, and a friend of mine has the FM-25. All
three kits will easily broadcast around your house. If you build a dipole
antenna, you can also get a little extra range. Note that this might put
you over the FCC limit; however, having a range of 1/2 a block isn't going
to be a big deal.

Here are a couple of notes about each model:

FM-10 -- this is tuned via a coil and it tends to drift as the unit heats
up. This means that you'll never get this perfectly on-frequency. As long
as your target radio is analog, this works great. You just need to be sure
that your analog FM radio has AFC or else you'll need to slightly retune
every 40 to 60 minutes.

FM-25 -- this is the same as the FM-10 but with PLL tuning. You set the
frequency by turning switches on and off. So it's suitable for digital
receivers. The range and sound quality is equivalent to the FM-10.

FM-100 -- this is the high-end version of the hobby kits. It has an LCD for
tuning, two line-in inputs, and a microphone input. I built this kit, and
it has over 600 solder connections. It took me about a week to get this
built, whereas the FM-10 and FM-25 are much simpler to build.

Ramsey also has a good service policy. When I built my FM-100, I turned it
on and nothing worked. I couldn't find the problem, so I sent it back to
Ramsey. I had a cold solder connection, which they found and fixed. I had
to pay for the service, but they were fixing my mistake!

I really like my FM-100, but I would recommend the FM-10 or FM-25. It all
depends if you need PLL tuning or not, because the FM-25 is $90 more. Note
also that these transmitters are pretty much at the legal FCC limit (I have
read that they're slightly above the limit), so any modifications like
tweaking the antenna will put you over the limit.

Bob


"Conan Ford" wrote in message
.159...
I'd like to be able to listen to shortwave stations around the house, or
even MW stations on my Superadio II without lugging the radio around the
house (in the case of SW, this is impossible because I can't take my
antenna wire around). What's the best solution for this? I was thinking
of a small FM transmitter like this:
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=1218989 , but I'm
betting the range on these is very small.