I would try to look into a 70v multi speaker setup - church - may already have the amp in use for intercom So all u would need to do is do the speakers a few to each row of cars.
Benefits lower volume per speaker so more intelligible less echo I am no suggesting a setup like a drive in theater 1 speaker per car But maybe Row 1 2 speakers in middle facing the ends Skip a row Then same on row 3 5 7 9 > On Apr 9, 2020, at 12:47 PM, Martin Blaise <martingbla...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Should I tell my pastor to cancel the Easter service and just tape it? > >> On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 12:35 PM David Hold via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: >> Good luck >> Hate PA. All echo and distorted and unintelligible >> >>> On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 11:02 AM Martin Blaise via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >>> wrote: >>> We are just going to have the pastor stand in the grass outside the church >>> with an amplifier. If it is unsafe to roll down windows please let me know >>> and I will contact the church and tell them not to do it. Thanks I had >>> encouraged leaving parking spaces open between cars. If I am going too far >>> on this let me know. Thanks. We won't have many cars there. >>> >>>> On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 10:48 AM Gus Bernard via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >>>> wrote: >>>> Great article, Jimmy - thanks! >>>> >>>> Gus, KG5OFB >>>> >>>>> On Wed, Apr 8, 2020 at 6:14 PM Jimmy Vance via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >>>>> 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 >>>>>> <bvarc@bvarc.org> 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 >>>>>>> jparma...@aol.com >>>>>>> 281-380-3811 >>>>>>> K5VGM WI2XLJ >>>>>>> In a message dated 3/31/2020 4:45:33 PM Central Standard Time, >>>>>>> bvarc@bvarc.org 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 >>>>>>> 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 <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> on behalf of Ravi Patrick Ratnala >>>>>>> via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 4:40 PM >>>>>>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> >>>>>>> Cc: Ravi Patrick Ratnala <ratn...@ratnalalaw.com> >>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>> <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: >>>>>>> I'm not sure that will be legal without an license >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 31, 2020, 2:09 PM Martin Blaise via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >>>>>>> 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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