The drive in near me used RF. If you do use speakers watch for slap back from big sound reflective walls. It will kill the intelligence. I remember a camper messing with a outdoor project.
Sent through the international space station > On Apr 9, 2020, at 1:08 PM, David Hold via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: > > > 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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> Good luck >>> Hate PA. All echo and distorted and unintelligible >>> >>>> On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 11:02 AM Martin Blaise via BVARC <[email protected]> >>>> 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 <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> 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 >>>>>>>> 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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