Great article, Jimmy - thanks! Gus, KG5OFB
On Wed, Apr 8, 2020 at 6:14 PM Jimmy Vance via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: > This is a good article that discusses the subject at hand > > > https://thepublicsradio.org/episode/theec-radio-for-churches-during-coronavirus > > --jv > NA5D > > > > On 4/8/2020 12:13 PM, SETX Telecom via BVARC wrote: > > The LEGAL limit for unlicensed operation in the FM as well as other bands > is in Part 15....It is NOT based on power but a field intensity..In the FM > band of 88-108, it comes CLOSE to 100mw ERP (Effective Radiated Power) but > not exact. Bluetooth is usually limited to 30ft. 100mw on FM MAY get you > legally 300 ft....A CB radio would cover that better but then how many of > the attendees would have CBs oin their cars? > Multiple FM Part15 xmtrs placed in the right spots would work IF You can > find enough clear frequencies. Then you have to get the audio to them > > > Christopher W. Boone > WB5ITT > Trustee, W5APX > Chief Engineer, iHeartMedia New Orleans > > > > > On Wed, Apr 8, 2020 at 12:01 PM john Parmalee via BVARC <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> I have watched this thread and thought about it and an idea struck me. >> Why not use a service monitor. An IFR or equivalent will cover the FM >> band, I don't know it it will modulate to 75 kHz without distorting so >> you have to turn the receiver up a bit. I don't know what size of parking >> but I suggest an antenna cut to frequency up 15 or 20 feet or you might >> try a mobile mag mount stuck to a pipe vertical. it will be short but has a >> coil in the base that will extend it. Make sure it has something metal to >> mount to to. >> >> I defiantly think you need a run through with enough time for a redo. >> >> As far as the FCC is concerned you are a pirate station and illegal. As >> far as I know under part 15 you can run a low power AM transmitter but no >> provisions for the FM band. It is quite common though for translated audio >> in services and such with no enforcement action if there is no interference >> to anyone. Choose your frequency by listening carefully, >> >> I expect a full parking lot will be different RF wise from an empty, Get >> that antenna in the air, you will need the margin. >> >> Call me if I can help, let me know how it went. Good luck and may god >> bless your service.. >> >> John Parmalee >> [email protected] >> 281-380-3811 >> K5VGM WI2XLJ >> In a message dated 3/31/2020 4:45:33 PM Central Standard Time, >> [email protected] writes: >> >> Found this on Google; haven't verified with the legal code. >> >> >> https://learnchristmaslighting.com/what-fm-transmitter-do-i-need-for-my-christmas-light-show/ >> What FM Transmitter Do I Need for My Christmas Light Show? – Learn >> Christmas Lighting >> <https://learnchristmaslighting.com/what-fm-transmitter-do-i-need-for-my-christmas-light-show/> >> Okay, maybe they aren’t “turning the dial” quite like the old days, but >> if you want your display to be heard, you need an FM transmitter.. Even >> though setting up some large PA speakers might seem like a good idea, >> you’ll quickly lose the friendship of your neighbors! >> learnchristmaslighting.com >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* BVARC <[email protected]> on behalf of Ravi Patrick >> Ratnala via BVARC <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 31, 2020 4:40 PM >> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <[email protected]> >> *Cc:* Ravi Patrick Ratnala <[email protected]> >> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Fm transmitter for Easter service >> >> Marty, >> >> I've read the same thing - somewhere - but I can't find anything >> permitting it in the regs, so I don't know if it's true. If it is, I >> imagine it would be for things like bluetooth devices that are designed to >> pump spotify from your phone through your car's radio. If so, I'd suspect >> that "100 feet" is a dreamy maximum, and that it would sound terrible in >> the real-life scenario you describe. >> >> But as always, FleaBay to the rescue: a 6-watt FM transmitter! For just >> a hundred bucks, you can start your very own pirate radio station anywhere >> on the commercial FM dial. This thing should provide nice, punchy audio to >> your entire church's congregation. Very, very illegal, though. >> >> >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Retekess-6W-FM-Transmitter-Stereo-Station-Antenna-Wireless-Factory-Church-Home/324108794811?hash=item4b7663bbbb:g:48UAAOSwBfhcExIJ >> >> How about just setting up a PA system? >> >> 73 de N5OL >> >> On 3/31/2020 3:01 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote: >> >> I read that anything 25 milliwatts or less for 100 feet is ok >> >> On Tue, Mar 31, 2020 at 3:00 PM Alexander Park via BVARC <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> I'm not sure that will be legal without an license >> >> On Tue, Mar 31, 2020, 2:09 PM Martin Blaise via BVARC <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> My church would like to do a parking lot service for Easter and my pastor >> asked me what fm transmitter we could use to broadcast the service from the >> church to the cars per social distancing. 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