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Fun => The Porch => Topic started by: Christmasaddict on November 11, 2011,

Title: FM Transmitter suggestions
Post by: Christmasaddict on November 11, 2011,

I have been working on sequences and recently realized that I still don't have a transmitter.  Can someone clarify the FCC rules on these?  Also does anyone have suggestions on a decent unit that won't break the bank?  I would have liked to have built one from a kit but at this point I don't have time.  It is approximately 115 feet from my house to the road.  I have looked at a unit at www.wholehousefmtransmitter.com but not sure it is what I need.

Title: Re: FM Transmitter suggestions
Post by: rimist on November 11, 2011,

I suggest reading
 http://www.diylightanimation.com/wiki/index.php?title=FM_Transmitters for the fcc info.
 
- Rimist

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Title: Re: FM Transmitter suggestions
Post by: lineman on November 11, 2011,

I have the 4000 and works GREAT looks like thier sold out but have the V6000 $99 in stock I have not any knowledge of this one , take a look and see if it something you may like also I have heard on other forums not to use the whole house transmitter you may want to do some research . heres a link to the mobile blak box http://www.mobileblackbox.com/content/view/40/75/

Title: Re: FM Transmitter suggestions
Post by: jnealand on November 11, 2011,

I bought a Ramsey 25b assembled off ebay when I first started 4 years ago.  It may not be the best or the strongest, but it is certainly capable and has a broad base of users.  I think when I got mine no one had even heard of EDM, but if I was starting over I would look at the EDM units or consider a used Ramsey unit from someone who is trading up.

Title: Re: FM Transmitter suggestions
Post by: TAdamsOK on November 11, 2011,

I had the whole house transmitter last year and was never really happy with the range it provided.  I tested it and actually got static by time you hit the street in front of my house.  Distance to the transmitter was less than 50' in my guesstimation.  This year I purchased the 25b kit and with the standard telescopic antenna it came with, it broadcasts several blocks with no problem.  I'm very interested to see how it performs once I get a nice antenna built.  I probably need to get started on that huh?!

Title: Re: FM Transmitter suggestions
Post by: rm357 on November 12, 2011,

I would advise you to not bother with the nice antenna. If you are already covering several blocks, you are good to go.  :)

More coverage translates into a greater likelihood of getting a complaint followed by a visit from the FCC with a cease and desist order...  :-[

Title: Re: FM Transmitter suggestions
Post by: holland lights on November 12, 2011,

I would recommend a edm transmitter from http://www.edmdesign.com/index.html  . Its fenonminal in sound quality for the price, i have a compressor inline to regulate the audio and it sounds great.

Title: Re: FM Transmitter suggestions
Post by: Christmasaddict on November 14, 2011,

Thanks to everyone who replied to my post.  I just ordered an assembled Ramsey FM25B off Ebay.  I would have loved to have put one together but time is short and I still have a lot of sequencing to do...

Title: Re: FM Transmitter suggestions
Post by: paul58 on November 14, 2011,

Been using the EDMDesign also with no problems at all. Great unit but order ASAP. Takes a little while.