A shot urge dark, but take a look at an app called BeONAIR. Sent from my iPhone
> On 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. Email or call >>>>>> me at 713-305-2148 thanks Marty >>>>>> ________________________________________________ >>>>>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>>>>> >>>>>> BVARC mailing list >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>>>>> ________________________________________________ >>>>>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>>>>> >>>>>> BVARC mailing list >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ________________________________________________ >>>>>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>>>>> >>>>>> BVARC mailing list >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Virus-free. www.avast.com >>>>>> ________________________________________________ >>>>>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>>>>> >>>>>> BVARC mailing list >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>>>>> ________________________________________________ >>>>>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>>>>> >>>>>> BVARC mailing list >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ________________________________________________ >>>>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>>>> >>>>> BVARC mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>>> >>>> ________________________________________________ >>>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>>> >>>> BVARC mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>> ________________________________________________ >>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>> >>> BVARC mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> ________________________________________________ >> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >> >> BVARC mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > -- > David Hold [email protected] > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
________________________________________________ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list [email protected] http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
