I happened to be watching a tv show on how some people hook up there christmas lights and use a shortwave transmitter for people to hear music that go with the lights.
i was wondering how you purchase a transmitter and if i could use it to transmit my own radio station to play music. just a hobby kind of thing. are they expensive? i heard you don't need a liscense. any answers? thanks, tim
2007-12-09 18:10:41 · 3 answers · asked by Tim 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Radio
If you are transmitting low power(part 15) u do not need a license. Check out www.lpam.net. I'm starting a station. I built my transmitter from a kit. There's a rangemaster 1000 i think it's called for about $900.
2007-12-09 19:34:21 · answer #1 · answered by Wright 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wright is correct. Unlicensed low-power AM radio is governed by FCC Part 15 regulations in the USA.
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/rules/
Unlicensed AM broadcasters are allowed 100mW (one tenth of one watt). With a good antenna, expect about a 1 mile range in radius, in any direction, from your "station".
Ramsey has some starter transmitters here:
http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/hk/default.asp?page=amfm
Enjoy!
2007-12-10 04:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need a lic from the FCC.
2007-12-10 02:18:47 · answer #3 · answered by jon_mac_usa_007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋