I had to retire as a radio DJ 5 years ago after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s. I tried to continue but just wasn’t able. Being on disability I really can’t afford much equipment. I would love to give back to my little community by using this unit to give community news, inspirational readings, good news (for a change) etc. Thank you for giving me hope to do so.
I wrote in a comment regarding this particular transmitter ..Since you are a licensed broadcaster I suggest you check the certification for part 15 units before losing your broadcasting license. Thank you.
Community radio! The big boys haven't a clue. Customizing for the listeners keeps listeners. I have mine computer controlled with some home-made outboard controllers. I can send a tone at to trigger NOAA weather radio alerts, it rebroadcast the Farmer's Report, so the farmers can get up later and listen in their tractors, the music is varied to my community by genre and hours and traffic detours for collisions on the local interstate and road conditions. Daytime 4am on is older (pre 1980s) Country, Bluegrass, a taste of Gospel (and I'm Jewish!) and middle of the road, mature music (Perry Como, Dean Martin, Rosemary Clooney, Ella's Fitzgerald (and yes, even Montovani and Burt Kaempfert). They eat it up! I get requests in my mailbox, too! After 7 it's 1950s-early to mid 60s. Blends into clasic rock from the 1970s-early 80s around 11. Good luck in your endeavors. BTW: I serve small rural midwest villages of around 2100~2200 people within range.
We live in a national forest in the Ozarks. The closest radio station is 60 miles away and reception is scratchy at best. Cell service is VERY undependable. This area is populated by 5-20 acre homesteads and a dependable information outlet would be a godsend. With current times, unified communications could save lives.
I absolutely cannot wait to watch this comment section blow up with all the "Safety Sallys" who tell you how illegal (US) this transmitter is. I need to get some popcorn and check back in a few days. Awesome overview, Erik! You are super generous for giving this transmitter away. Peace.
The answer is two fold. Run the transmitter with a 1 kHz tone (preferably from the source you are feeding) until you hear distortion. Back down level control one dot or notch (product cosmetics may slightly differ). With a police scanner (portable preferred) scan from the lowest band to the highest. Check for any frequencies affected, called "birdies". See how far they go. If they don't go outside your property, you're alright. The frequency you chose makes a huge difference for these two reasons. Interference to others and any spurious frequencies generated (especially if you go past the 0dB point, aforementioned, you made. This is "reference point" and a good starting point. Using any frequency above 97.3 can generate a harmonic in the "aircraft" band (97.3 + 10.7 = 108 MHz). This is due to the IF frequency of FM receivers use and added harmonics to your frequency. They are too be seriously avoided! 87.7 and 87.9 are outside the range of (almost) of all licensed FM stations. Most newer radios can go this low on the band. 87.7 is preferred if a station is licensed in your area on 88.1. 87.9 if a local station is using 88.3. This extra safeguard definitely helps keep interference from intruding on another station. Remember, you may not be part 15, and not (cough, cough) condoning anyone's actions, be true broadcasters don't I fringe on any other station. Especially if you want to be as invisible as the ether you modulate, wink, wink to "la federales".
I would love to have something like this! I’m a retired truck driver of 40+ years and just recently became disabled. (not due to driving) Don’t get out of the house much anymore except to a doctors office from time to time so, to pass my time I was looking to get back in to CB radio’s. And a nice little FM transmitter would be so perfect as well. I would love to have a unit like that in the little town I live in for out going info and music. If for any other reason then to feel active in town events. If you read this all the way through, thanks. Sin; Mr Michael Hamilton. PS; Thanks again and love your videos 👍🏻🎙
I am disabled due to low vision and I live alone. My 10-meter am/FM transceiver is on the fritz. It comes and goes as it warms up and finally it just quits. I've had it since before I lost so much vision that I was forced to file for SSD and now I can't afford to replace it. Of course, I've already got the other necessary components for a system. I live alone out in the boonies and I rely in part on my radio to pass the time and communicate with the outside world. If you find someone more deserving, by all means, please disregard my comment and reward them. I always find a way to scrape by but I couldn't resist going for this little jewel. Regardless, I'm glad I stumbled onto your channel about 6 months back. You see, I was a Ford senior master tech and worked at Ford dealers for 22 years before becoming disabled. I really like your videos on "muhcanic" things. LOL I'm not going anywhere, I found a great channel from someone with whose interest I align. Regards, 73
This would be awesome for my community in rural Alaska. No FM stations can be heard across the band here, and only one AM station, so this would be very useful. Great for news and events, and lots of music. Thanks for showing.
I would Love to have it to pass the time while I am recovering from surgery. I will be off for a few more months before I can resume “normal” life, and I Love Everything Radio.
I live in a liberal, atheist big 10 college town, surrounded by thousands of good people but a very lost people. We are on the threshold of the church being raptured and people need to here the word of God more than ever, and that’s what I plan to do with it. I could hopefully reach many ears since I live right in the city. Thank you for all the content you put out there!
I live blocks away from downtown of my city. There's always events going on. However the small local paper delivery system isn't the best. Usually tossed in the driveway, only to be destroyed by rain or snow. What better way to get the word out? Radio my friend! That way the ppl can still be informed, even if their newspaper was unreadable. Several complaints later, the paper delivery system has not been fixed. Have a great day!
Being the chief of a local volunteer fire department, we would like to use this as a public notification tool. In the event severe weather, road closures, highway or railroad incidents, or hopefully, after this virus subsides public events. Our area has several miles of I-75 that frequently has traffic blockages due to accidents. A small transmitter such as this could be used to relay detour info to travelers who are unfamiliar with the area.
I’ve just always wanted to run a pirate radio station. :) I used to record my own mock radio station to cassette tape as a kid. Call-in segments would be fun, good music for all, weather forecasts, maybe do some giveaways. Sneak in a good word or two of the Lord. :) Who knows, it could inspire the next kid. Win or lose, thanks for the content. It’s been very informative!
I want to set up a part 15 station, there are a lot of elderly families and farmers in the area. It would be nice to broadcast to the people in my area on events and play Old-time music that really isn't played in the area. Most of these elderly folks don't know how to work a tablet or Sirius Radio, it would be nice to have them reminisce about the old days. Also kind of an early warning system as well because we can't even hear the sirens from town. Anyways great Channel great information wonderful lifestyle thank you for turning me on to community radio
I recently installed a CB in my Jeep and discovered your channel when I was looking up how to stuff with CB's and antenna installations. Since then you have introduced me to tons of cool stuff and I never really knew much about. My friend and I bought Beofang 5w handhelds to communicate. We discovered that reception was hit or miss and we built our own antennas from ideas from your videos including a ground plane and they worked great!! We are wanting to expand our knowledge and equipment. We are also apart of a local preparedness group that coordinates to help local search and rescue etc. A radio like this would really help us learn and be more apart of our group!! I hope you pick me but if not I love your videos and I find all kinds of very helpful and useful information. Thanks Eric!
That thing would be great for me. I live out in the country and can't pull in any good stations when I'm out in the shop. It's about 500 feet from the house. I don't bring a computer out there because of the dust. So with a transmitter like that, I could broadcast my music or whatever, and just have a radio in the shop. A buddy of mine lives about a mile away from me. Maybe he could benefit from it too. Great channel, Sir. Lots of good info. Love it! Thank you for what you do.
My husband made me watch your video, and while a radio broadcast really doesn't interest me, he was so excited about it! From the time he was a pre-teenager, he has always wanted to run a radio station -- he even took a tour of Brown in Minnesota to see about going to radio school :) While we've been locked at home during the coronavirus, I've been busy making quilts. My husband is so supportive. He even rigged up a lift from the ceiling for me so that I could hoist my quilts around while working on the sewing machine. I wanted to ask if you would enter him in your giveaway. I suppose this is a bit of a pity-request, to give him something to do while under lockdown, but I appreciate so much your giving him videos to enjoy. Thank you!
We live in a very small town. My son is eight years old and very interested in amateur radio. We would love to transmit our church's services to all of the folks who do not have internet. We'd also love to operate a station for our local community programming. The station would be providing safety bulletins(weather, road closures, etc), local news, special interests, guest interviews, charity outreach, school spotlights, etc. The applications are endless! Thanks for all you do. 73's
Erik- Outstanding review..... I live in a very rural area of East Tennessee. I would love to have this system to help the community get information on what is going on around this part of the country, increase the knowledge of the use of cb, ham radio systems and how to prep.... keep up the good work!
A transmitter would be extremely helpful at our VW events (Full Moon Bus Club)!! This would be a great way to get announcement out especially during the largest gathering up near you called High Country Bus Festival. Even if I'm not selected to receive this, come on up to Sparta, NC the last full week in July!!
Five years ago I started Mannaradio through the Internet but it became to expensive for me to continue so I stop it. With a unit like that I can continue what I love to do. Thank you in advance. 73s
I'm a Desert Storm first infantry combat vet who is stuck at home unable to work due to service related emphysema. I was a combat engineer and after the conflict I blew up the Khamasyia Demolition complex and was exposed to sarin/ syclosarin. I have had a rough year with covid lockdown and the protests. I just want to travel to the National Parks and be decent to people. But have been stuck at home and often bed ridden. I don't have the means to purchase something like this for myself. When I was young I used to listen to the world on a military short wave all night long. I currently have my Cobra 29 LX working in my truck. But rarely get to go anywhere. I don't watch TV because I can't buy anything on the commercials. I listen to music and radio. But I love your videos. Very informative. Please consider me as a possibility. Thank You, Jon Pickett. Tallahassee Florida.
I am fortunate that I live next door to my daughter and grandson. I would love to be able set up a station just for him. Hoping to peak his interest in all things radio!
I would love to have a radio transmitter. It would come in handy being that I live way out in the country. I can work on my property and listen to it 24/7.
I would use it to broadcast holiday music in my community. I live in a small town. This past christmas my wife and I and a neighbor brought back a tradition to the community. We put lighted candles in milk jugs at the end the end of the driveways. Used to be tradition years ago. A local church used too.
Hey Eric I'd like to be entered in to win this little unit because its portable and I could communicate with the drivers at work. I work in a cement plant and a lot of the drivers dont have cb radios. So this would work awesome for that. Also thanks for reviewing this idem never knew about this before.
Love the channel, I’m from central NC take care brother. Wanted to add that I have worked as an LEO for 25 years here in NC, i would use the station to keep the neighborhood up to date on things that happen in our area. Would be a great piece of equipment to have.
I'm also a lover of all things Radio. Ham-KI5CSQ, CB- 155 SnareDrum. But also I'm a Bible Teacher in Southwest Oklahoma. In the City Lawton, we have done what I think is an unprecedented thing. My Messianic Jewish Fellowship (Beit Tefillah) has teamed up with a local Christian Congregation (The Impact Center). We have recently acquired an old Elementary School which we are turning into, "The Impact Community Center", located in a not so savory part of town. We have a great many community outreach programs planned such as but not limited to: After-School Tutoring, Adult education and resume writing assistance, Food distribution, and most importantly Spiritual growth, ministering and counseling. Everyone is welcome. In the fall, we plan to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) together with the members of the Impact Center Church and the community surrounding the Community Center. We would love to use the Radio Station at the Community Center to broadcast information, encouragement, teaching along with praise and worship music. I do hope you will consider this very unique partnership. That station will be dedicated to good things only. Thanks in advance. Blessings - jd
Would love to win this system, it would be used for our small community church to broadcast services, community events and other significant events in our area! Thanks for all you do.
I would love to have the radio so i can broadcast updates for our community watch group here in the foothills of NC. It would be awesome to use if the SHTF and would work great along with our CB communications plan. Not everyone wants a cb but everyone i know has a fm radio. Keep up the good work brother, thank you for all that you do! Jake
My grandpa is always been interested in radio since he was greatly involved with them over in Germany during the Vietnam conflict. He had just bought one of the CCrane radios, and he ended up having to send it back and get a different one because it never worked. Plus, here in the St. Louis area, there aren’t many older country stations which we both enjoy. Congrats to whoever wins this unit, hopefully they use it in a respectful manner!
I would love to have it to broadcast out to the community. We have a lot of elderly in our neighborhood that can't go out to church and don't have a whole lot of visitors due to the covids so preaching and other local info would be much appreciated to them .
Great hobby for someone. I'm not in the US, but just got a Malachite SDR whilst l am recovering ,l like the science involved, and hope this Summer to set up a transceiver worldwide. Snowing in Poland, negative 21c next week.....l love it.
Id love to get one of these for our HOA. Our subdivision is huge (700 acres +). This would be perfect for announcements and general info as well as a subdivision wide radio channel
I found your Channel about a year ago When I first got into CB radios Since I have acquired quite a few radios and a 60-foot tower. I would love to put the antenna up on the tower and broadcast to my local small rural town. I would spread the Gospel of Jesus, Local news as well as showcase Some original Music I have created. Thanks for giving back to your community it would make a great prize for anyone. Thank you God bless!
@@FarpointFarms I the small city I live in . It is about 2 miles north to south and about the same east to west . I should be able to cover three low income housing setup . I am planning on broadcasting things like bread banks and food bank dates and times for the local churches . Also times these places are open in bad weather . It should be in tomorrow . I am doing it for the people but I am planning on having fun with it . Lol !
This is a phenomenal give away. My family and I have #adoptabeach at South Padre Island. Cell service isn't reliable and this could be my vehicle base reciever/transmitter for emergency response comm for anyone who is need. I've recently studying for my first license attempt.
im a ARMY veteran. im in midtown manhattan a few blocks from the VA. I would use the transmitter for veterans events news and interviews . im in a APT on the 22nd floor. I allready use a CB and GMRS radio from my APT and dominate brooklyn , queens, south bronx , Jersey City and Newark. Being centraly located and the height attribute I expect alot of listenership. thx.
Such a cool idea. You are a great American. Getting into CB radio has led me to this “other”radio stuff. I have no use for it right now maybe in the future wish you all the best
This would be a fantastic setup to keep the RV community in tune with current events while at various campsite around the Country while iam out n about traveling 8 mos out of the year. I currently have a fairly comprehensive weather station set up, and scanner in my class A diesel pusher, I've been to every State in our Union (lower 48) and have seen almost everything Mother nature has to offer us except for two, (hurricane and tornado thank God) but have seen the onset. Within the RV traveling community there are A LOT or semi retired and fully retired seniors to look after, and yes, the traveling community is massive and even though many of us don't know one another, we stick together like a neighborhood, many of us travel in caravan's, so I feel on top of having a scanner, weather station, CB and Ham equipment on board A traveling FM broadcast station would be a friggen awesome addition to the Rig for keeping all informed while on the road, heck I can have a small sign made up giving station details, so while on the highway's and byways of our Nation, fellow travelers can tune in while we drive. You would be surprised on how much dead frequency space is available, not being able to hear a dang thing for hours when in the middle of nowhere trying to get info from FM stations from a far except for NOAA (national oceanic Atmospheric Association) weather would be a keen idea in keeping Us RV's, Truckers and Family vacationers alike safe and in the know while on the road, also we have RV potlucks, rummage sales, campfire gatherings and from time to time an RV traveling chaplin for Sunday sermon's at camp when we're at a location for a month or two. Now, with that being said, I have to go back and watch your video, I was too busy typing while it was playing. Take care Erik, and thank you for offering this FM broadcasting station to your viewers, events like this definitely builds a stronger community in the CZcams setting.!!! 🇺🇸✌️👍
This FM transmitter is pretty cool. I enjoy your enthusiasm showing it. Since I have retired, I’ve been looking for a cool way to help the community, struggling businesses, etc. There are endless possibilities it could be helpful. I’m sure whoever may win it will be well deserved and will use it to make s difference in their life as well as others
I live in an urban area in the western side of Washington State. As the rat race has taken it's toll, we are in the process of preparing to move to a more rural area on the other side of the state. With a device like this, I could share music and hopefully make new acquaintances. Especially in the Ham world. 73.
I honestly can't think of a Great reason, why I should win this radio station. I will say being a Ham and also now into GMRS as well and having moved to a smaller rural community it would be very good to set it up and provide a local/ neighborhood station with information and maybe some talk radio platform.I think it should be given to a person that not only would put it to good use but maybe do to financial reasons cannot afford to purchase it. .Good luck to everyone that entered and thank you Eric."
I would love to have a fm transmitter because first i allways wanted to have my own radio station which is very cool second im in my young 20’s and wanted to learn alot more about radio i just got my first shortwave radio and love that thing I listen to it more then watch the crazy stuff on tv (im not one who plays video games i would rather listen to radio communications) i do believe in my area i could reach probably a good bit of people i am also a big fan of the channel i found your channel about 2 years mainly because i was looking up cb radio stuff and found your channel plus i really love your channel Theme song .keep up the great work on the channel watching from Pennsylvania
This is awesome! I have seen these on Amazon scrolling through various radio products and thought to myself "the possibilities are endless". I have thought about purchasing one but have other needs first before venturing into FM transmitting. If I were given one I would have no idea where to start in transmission. I know its neat and would be loads of fun. Thanks for your continued efforts towards the radio community and all of the information you provide.
Looking at their site, their emergency preparedness radio E Ready even has an ultrasonic dog whistle for SR dog teams lol. Awesome. They also have an ER10VP that is palm sized coming out
Stereo is all nice and i like it! But has drawbacks especially on low power FM transmitters. The bloody FCC did not select the best FM stereo system back in its day when there was another better system available that was more robust on reception conditions. Stereo decoding circuits adds more noise, theres alot more carrier waves in its signal that also adds much more harmonics ect.The mono signal is cleaner, very noticeable on weaker reception than the stereo signal. switching it to mono cleans up alot of that junk. Also stereo needs more bandwidth and suffer more on multipath ,reflections on buildings and mountings, has more interference on adjacent stations and alot more things. What i like about this transmitter, (that i do own) is that it does have the option to set it to mono (and mixes both channels!) making reception far superior to transmitting in stereo. There is nothing more annoying when your receiver (especially in cars) is changing back and forth from noisy weaker stereo reception to a much stronger less noise mono signal. If you have low power,and live in built up areas or in mountainous regions! Mono is the way to go.But Stereo is nice!
Love your videos, great variety. Im 62, retirement is in not too distant future, no kids in nest, have set up spare bedroom for communications room. I have been in radio in some way my whole life, shortwave, cb, ham, etc but have never tried low power neighborhood radio. What would I do with it? Daytime would be music, local events on the hour, with a evening show about radio, cb, shortwave, ham, etc and hopefully attract young people into the hobby of radio. The transmitter would not lay idle. The nice thing is I live 1 1/2 miles from downtown, though small downtown, I think it would have a great impact on the younger people and older people alike. Thanks for all you do and your videos.
We need help in Asheville/Trashville because we are not sure we can hold back the riots. Yes, riots tore down AVL & even took coffin filled with cow dunk to front doors of police station. While this maybe strange, it’s true - CZcams Asheville riots. If communications go down this will be used to update important info. Other times just play good mountain music, research Asheville - locals in trouble. That’s my long 2cents worth. Enjoy your videos!!
If I won I'd give it to my church. Yeah, lame right? Well the thing is I was excommunicated from my former church 23 years ago for breaking one of their rules (not a biblical one) I hadn't come to know yet and after roaming around outside for so long I finally found a place that actually is filled with Spirit, accepts you as you are, and that will bring you out of the proverbial cold. My area is talking about creating a city wide shutdown/mask/forced social distancing with monetary forfeitures per occurrence type of mandate if the governor's orders get vetoed. That means no more church body, no more warmth, no more acceptance and a disconnect with my friends. Edit: Wisconsin sucks to have outdoor church... in January. Especially for my more well-aged friends.
I'd like to have this, to be able to get messages out to the farm hands. Seems it would be great for the areas of the farm that don't get cell coverage.
Hey Eric, I'd like to win the part 15 transmitter so I would have something to connect my Comet 5/8 wave ground plane broadcast antenna to 88.5-108 FM. Then I could use the coax, FM QRP watt meter , mixing board, audio limiter, CD player, computer and Heil PR40 mic to keep my little Mountain Community informed of what's going on and maybe play some different styles of music ! 73, Heath N4TWT P.S. Yes, I know it won't be part 15 with the gain and height of the antenna
I am the youngest radio operator in my local surrounding counties and have always had a big interest in all things radio! I would like to dive into the FM side of the hobby and this looks like an awesome starter unit!
15+ years of professional on-air radio experience from rock, pop, classic RnB and country to news to production, so I know what it takes to run a station right... old school. Been in show business for 40+ years, growing up in the family business, so I know what it takes to entertain. Currently living in a small but active MidWestern community (wife's hometown) that's just the right size in reach for a Part 15 station. I love broadcasting a station as a somewhat self indulgent hobby on line, but the opportunity to do it right, for the community alone, without the need for canned corporate programming or political narrative sounds almost too good to be true today. I can tell you this, I would make good use of it. Our church here apparently already has a deal on the air and on cable TV, but they have some great events all throughout the year, parades and such. Plus the school may one day want to teach a broadcasting course and to have a community station, with a licensed FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator with a degree in broadcasting running it already, a part 15 station may be an asset in education, you never know...The possibilities are endless. I could go on about what could be and indulge in further shameless self promotion. Just know I would use it and use it well.
Your video was very informative, but it would be nice if you can go into a bit more detail on set up. How to select between the LO (6 watt) mode and the HI (15 watt) mode would be most helpful. Also the finer aspects of using the control menu, as the instructions are somewhat limited, and can be confusing to newcomers. I have been using the lower powered (5 and 7 watt) units with great success. Our area has only 1 daytime AM station that has satellite fed pablum and 2 FMs that do not report in depth on severe Midwestern weather conditions, nor traffic accidents on the interstate (I-44). I give weather updates, traffic conditions, alternate routes, even lost and found pets. My surrounding community has been receptive to my endeavors. I also broadcast music my listeners like to hear and even get requests in my mailbox! Kudos for a video that goes in depth more than so many others. You have gained a fan. KNML-FM 87.9 "The aNiMaL". Non commercial community radio for The People.
@FarepointFarms: I think this unit is in the 6 watt mode. I have stored waypounts, and signal range grading, with my 7 watter. Range is slightly less at all points. No difference and using the same antenna, cut for my frequency and the cable as well. Unit shows full forward [FWD] power and no reflected [REF] at all. Only the first bar past 103.1 MHz. Impressive for its wide band compatibility. Sound quality comparable, but nice to have mono override (blocks the 19 kHz pilot tone. Doesn't add range, but helps on sound quality at near fringe areas. The unit I had let you select power levels (same case and probably OEM'd ( Signtek 7; 1.5/7 watts) and prompts you as you insert the power supply. Tried with this one and no joy. Haven't tried USB and BlueTooth input, but also wondering if the LINE input controls sound level there for them, as well. Compressor section starts kicking in at 3 o'clock position. Avoid going over that and match input level starting at the 2 o'clock position. Then experiment. You may never get as loud and fatiguing as the Big Boys. Not unless you have processing. I prefer to run my signal through a set of 12AX7s, myself at +2dB unity gain, just a tad to make up for low frequency cut off and too round out stand up bass strings. Magnetic mount has some structural strength to it. Suggest a frequency cut rubber ducky. The supplied antenna may be great for stable, and non-movable operation.
I would love to have this radio station, because I live in a small farming community and this would be awesome to relay emergency information during bad weather and other situations. We have been working to build a radio community using CB and other radio platforms to do this.
This is very interesting and I like the concept. I would love to try setting up my own radio station and give local news and maybe a local topic call in show. Keep these interesting videos coming.
What a good video. I've wanted to own a "Real" radio station since I was a teenager. I used to go to the local AM/FM when I was 13 years old and sit with the DJ and watch him spin records. (that was like 1973). Along with that I always was learning about "pirate radio". I wanted to buy a Panaxis Kit (Do you remember them). Life was just too busy or money was tight or whatever. Since watching your channel, I've had this interest re-ignited. It's easier now than ever before with this Aprotii unit. This would make my life complete and give me a reason to actually get up in the morning. Ok maybe I went a little too far with that. Anyway, I would really enjoy using this if I were the lucky choice. Thanks for your attention and Goooood Day! (Paul Harvey imitation)
@@FarpointFarms Well that explains why I haven't heard from you. I've sent you 5 emails I think. Strange. I just sent you another one and I will send you one from a webmail account too.
SO cool! Back in the 80's the CBS Radio Mystery theater would play at about 9 pm on the local am radio station. It would be so cool to do that with ones own pirate station... . might get a following who knows! :)
i like to win cuz i cant afford a radio transmiter, single with a kid its impossible so i wacth your video and lurn.. thank you for the video real cool...living far out in the contry il will be a new life..
BTW, it'll have a good home for the rest of its life(or mine!) Please send it to Mississippi if you are so inclined. Thanks again, 73 EDIT: 14:35 WOW!! So much for my other equipment, that thing has everything with it and I can't believe the sound quality outta that little guy. Just WOW!
I'd set this up and play late night live music concerts off of archive .org until the snot hits the fan, then I'd broadcast public news once a day, and then back to the music.
Compelling? Just left the subdivision after 21 years because it was time to LEAVE. Finally out on three acres in the country living the American dream. God bless! 🇺🇸
Great content about the part 15 stations. Not a lot of info out there plus it is generally vague when you find it. Is there a video on how to set up and measure output the correct way? I would like to set up a station, but as a ham I do not want to piss away my license doing something wrong.
Far Out! I live at the edge of a small town in PA next to the Allegheny Forest. Our yard ends where the woods begin. We are on a high hill. If I win this xmtr, I could broadcast to both the town and the woods. Any bear, deer, elk, foxes, bobcats, etc. with either chip implants or transistor portables would benefit. As well, of course, as the local humans.
Lol im late i always wanted a pirate radio station!! I always burned my cds as 1 long song with songs overlapped. Faded in to the next. Use the funny radio commercials from the gta stations so fun
I wish I win the FM transmitter, because the fm band in my area here in Philippines is full of crappy news and public affairs talking announcers, and no full music playing on the radio. Hoping to win this FM transmitter.
If I win I will be using this to provide alternative news sources to my densely packed community. I will also provide weather updates because I live in hurricane country.
Wellmark I like your giveaway if you recall I had sent you pictures while realistic God it's been a year to back and had two paper clips on it then change the swells from the volume I'm still using it and I'm still driving and now that I have lost my wife back in August I don't want to spend money on a big radio anymore I just want to radio that works so keep me in your thoughts thank you
I'd love to win it! I live at one of the higher points near the center of town here in Colorado Springs, CO and we get some pretty icy conditions. Our weather makes it very difficult to get around at times, as we have lots of lil hills to go up and down. We get lots of slide outs, accidents and such, as people don't know when to avoid these sections after they have happened. Thanx Jay aka VeeDubist CB Radio: CrAcKeR 1710
I would like to win the radio to use as a public information tool for our small community. We keep in contact on a small facebook group but I would use the radio to broadcast a weekly community update, emergencies, church services and current events. Recently we had an active shooter and no local information on what was going on. Thank you.
I bought one of these radios ( Brand name is Retekess but I think it is made in same company with this) 1 year ago. I couldn't connect a mic it from the mic in. Although I've tried to connect the mic through various mic preamps Unfortunately I haven't achieve the volume level what I wanted
Would like to have it so we can announce out local little league games to the parents sitting in their cars. Because of Covid, they have to sit in their cars and watch the game. Would love to be able to announce the game plus sponsor ads.
@@FarpointFarms would not be to hard to build. There are also industrial drones that live in a weather proof grid and solar powered box with induction charging on the base or legs. With programming, you can have the box open a preset times, drone fly off on a pre programmed route, fly back, and self charge. I believe Nightingale is one company. The software of drone link allows you to do this with most DJI drones. The drone FM transmitter would be good for 30 mins per flight and with programming you can cover probably a radius of 20 miles or more, plus have live video at 5 miles or even further with a 2.4/5 ghz booster
I’m very interested in amateur radio and would love to get a nice radio to use especially when most radio cost a good amount. can’t wait get my license and get on the waves soon.
I had to retire as a radio DJ 5 years ago after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s. I tried to continue but just wasn’t able. Being on disability I really can’t afford much equipment. I would love to give back to my little community by using this unit to give community news, inspirational readings, good news (for a change) etc. Thank you for giving me hope to do so.
Go for it bud
I wrote in a comment regarding this particular transmitter ..Since you are a licensed broadcaster I suggest you check the certification for part 15 units before losing your broadcasting license. Thank you.
Community radio! The big boys haven't a clue.
Customizing for the listeners keeps listeners.
I have mine computer controlled with some home-made outboard controllers. I can send a tone at to trigger NOAA weather radio alerts, it rebroadcast the Farmer's Report, so the farmers can get up later and listen in their tractors, the music is varied to my community by genre and hours and traffic detours for collisions on the local interstate and road conditions.
Daytime 4am on is older (pre 1980s) Country, Bluegrass, a taste of Gospel (and I'm Jewish!) and middle of the road, mature music (Perry Como, Dean Martin, Rosemary Clooney, Ella's Fitzgerald (and yes, even Montovani and Burt Kaempfert). They eat it up!
I get requests in my mailbox, too!
After 7 it's 1950s-early to mid 60s.
Blends into clasic rock from the 1970s-early 80s around 11.
Good luck in your endeavors.
BTW: I serve small rural midwest villages of around 2100~2200 people within range.
We live in a national forest in the Ozarks. The closest radio station is 60 miles away and reception is scratchy at best. Cell service is VERY undependable. This area is populated by 5-20 acre homesteads and a dependable information outlet would be a godsend. With current times, unified communications could save lives.
I absolutely cannot wait to watch this comment section blow up with all the "Safety Sallys" who tell you how illegal (US) this transmitter is. I need to get some popcorn and check back in a few days. Awesome overview, Erik! You are super generous for giving this transmitter away. Peace.
The answer is two fold.
Run the transmitter with a 1 kHz tone (preferably from the source you are feeding) until you hear distortion. Back down level control one dot or notch (product cosmetics may slightly differ).
With a police scanner (portable preferred) scan from the lowest band to the highest. Check for any frequencies affected, called "birdies".
See how far they go. If they don't go outside your property, you're alright.
The frequency you chose makes a huge difference for these two reasons.
Interference to others and any spurious frequencies generated (especially if you go past the 0dB point, aforementioned, you made. This is "reference point" and a good starting point.
Using any frequency above 97.3 can generate a harmonic in the "aircraft" band (97.3 + 10.7 = 108 MHz).
This is due to the IF frequency of FM receivers use and added harmonics to your frequency. They are too be seriously avoided!
87.7 and 87.9 are outside the range of (almost) of all licensed FM stations. Most newer radios can go this low on the band. 87.7 is preferred if a station is licensed in your area on 88.1.
87.9 if a local station is using 88.3.
This extra safeguard definitely helps keep interference from intruding on another station.
Remember, you may not be part 15, and not (cough, cough) condoning anyone's actions, be true broadcasters don't I fringe on any other station.
Especially if you want to be as invisible as the ether you modulate, wink, wink to "la federales".
I'd use it at the high school where I work. The possibilities are endless.
I would love to have something like this!
I’m a retired truck driver of 40+ years and just recently became disabled. (not due to driving) Don’t get out of the house much anymore except to a doctors office from time to time so, to pass my time I was looking to get back in to CB radio’s. And a nice little FM transmitter would be so perfect as well. I would love to have a unit like that in the little town I live in for out going info and music. If for any other reason then to feel active in town events. If you read this all the way through, thanks.
Sin; Mr Michael Hamilton.
PS; Thanks again and love your videos 👍🏻🎙
I am disabled due to low vision and I live alone. My 10-meter am/FM transceiver is on the fritz. It comes and goes as it warms up and finally it just quits. I've had it since before I lost so much vision that I was forced to file for SSD and now I can't afford to replace it. Of course, I've already got the other necessary components for a system. I live alone out in the boonies and I rely in part on my radio to pass the time and communicate with the outside world. If you find someone more deserving, by all means, please disregard my comment and reward them. I always find a way to scrape by but I couldn't resist going for this little jewel. Regardless, I'm glad I stumbled onto your channel about 6 months back. You see, I was a Ford senior master tech and worked at Ford dealers for 22 years before becoming disabled. I really like your videos on "muhcanic" things. LOL I'm not going anywhere, I found a great channel from someone with whose interest I align. Regards, 73
This would be awesome for my community in rural Alaska. No FM stations can be heard across the band here, and only one AM station, so this would be very useful. Great for news and events, and lots of music. Thanks for showing.
I would Love to have it to pass the time while I am recovering from surgery. I will be off for a few more months before I can resume “normal” life, and I Love Everything Radio.
I live in a liberal, atheist big 10 college town, surrounded by thousands of good people but a very lost people. We are on the threshold of the church being raptured and people need to here the word of God more than ever, and that’s what I plan to do with it. I could hopefully reach many ears since I live right in the city. Thank you for all the content you put out there!
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I live blocks away from downtown of my city. There's always events going on. However the small local paper delivery system isn't the best. Usually tossed in the driveway, only to be destroyed by rain or snow. What better way to get the word out? Radio my friend! That way the ppl can still be informed, even if their newspaper was unreadable. Several complaints later, the paper delivery system has not been fixed. Have a great day!
Being the chief of a local volunteer fire department, we would like to use this as a public notification tool. In the event severe weather, road closures, highway or railroad incidents, or hopefully, after this virus subsides public events. Our area has several miles of I-75 that frequently has traffic blockages due to accidents. A small transmitter such as this could be used to relay detour info to travelers who are unfamiliar with the area.
I hear ya! I'm near a,stretch of I-44 in the Ozarks, and during inclement weather and road construction, can give updates from St. Louis to Joplin.
I’ve just always wanted to run a pirate radio station. :) I used to record my own mock radio station to cassette tape as a kid. Call-in segments would be fun, good music for all, weather forecasts, maybe do some giveaways. Sneak in a good word or two of the Lord. :) Who knows, it could inspire the next kid. Win or lose, thanks for the content. It’s been very informative!
I want to set up a part 15 station, there are a lot of elderly families and farmers in the area. It would be nice to broadcast to the people in my area on events and play Old-time music that really isn't played in the area. Most of these elderly folks don't know how to work a tablet or Sirius Radio, it would be nice to have them reminisce about the old days. Also kind of an early warning system as well because we can't even hear the sirens from town. Anyways great Channel great information wonderful lifestyle thank you for turning me on to community radio
I recently installed a CB in my Jeep and discovered your channel when I was looking up how to stuff with CB's and antenna installations. Since then you have introduced me to tons of cool stuff and I never really knew much about. My friend and I bought Beofang 5w handhelds to communicate. We discovered that reception was hit or miss and we built our own antennas from ideas from your videos including a ground plane and they worked great!! We are wanting to expand our knowledge and equipment. We are also apart of a local preparedness group that coordinates to help local search and rescue etc. A radio like this would really help us learn and be more apart of our group!! I hope you pick me but if not I love your videos and I find all kinds of very helpful and useful information. Thanks Eric!
That thing would be great for me. I live out in the country and can't pull in any good stations when I'm out in the shop. It's about 500 feet from the house. I don't bring a computer out there because of the dust. So with a transmitter like that, I could broadcast my music or whatever, and just have a radio in the shop. A buddy of mine lives about a mile away from me. Maybe he could benefit from it too. Great channel, Sir. Lots of good info. Love it! Thank you for what you do.
My husband made me watch your video, and while a radio broadcast really doesn't interest me, he was so excited about it! From the time he was a pre-teenager, he has always wanted to run a radio station -- he even took a tour of Brown in Minnesota to see about going to radio school :) While we've been locked at home during the coronavirus, I've been busy making quilts. My husband is so supportive. He even rigged up a lift from the ceiling for me so that I could hoist my quilts around while working on the sewing machine. I wanted to ask if you would enter him in your giveaway. I suppose this is a bit of a pity-request, to give him something to do while under lockdown, but I appreciate so much your giving him videos to enjoy. Thank you!
I'd use it to learn more about a diffrent radio mode than I've used before and for emergency notifications out here in the country
We live in a very small town. My son is eight years old and very interested in amateur radio. We would love to transmit our church's services to all of the folks who do not have internet. We'd also love to operate a station for our local community programming. The station would be providing safety bulletins(weather, road closures, etc), local news, special interests, guest interviews, charity outreach, school spotlights, etc. The applications are endless! Thanks for all you do. 73's
Erik- Outstanding review..... I live in a very rural area of East Tennessee. I would love to have this system to help the community get information on what is going on around this part of the country, increase the knowledge of the use of cb, ham radio systems and how to prep.... keep up the good work!
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I love listening to my CB Radio
A transmitter would be extremely helpful at our VW events (Full Moon Bus Club)!! This would be a great way to get announcement out especially during the largest gathering up near you called High Country Bus Festival. Even if I'm not selected to receive this, come on up to Sparta, NC the last full week in July!!
I did not know that there was a cool festival here in NC, I will have to show up. I will bring my vw truck and dream of the days when I had my bus.
I’d like to win because my wife is sick of listening to my shit. Maybe someone else would.
Five years ago I started Mannaradio through the Internet but it became to expensive for me to continue so I stop it. With a unit like that I can continue what I love to do. Thank you in advance. 73s
Looking to setup for our RV resort in a very small town in Arizona. Seriously looking into doing this. Glad I found you
Great info, I had no idea you/I/we could do AM ...thanks
Yes sir! AM Part 15 radio has been around a long time now, and in my opinion is more fun to play with.
I'm a Desert Storm first infantry combat vet who is stuck at home unable to work due to service related emphysema. I was a combat engineer and after the conflict I blew up the Khamasyia Demolition complex and was exposed to sarin/ syclosarin. I have had a rough year with covid lockdown and the protests. I just want to travel to the National Parks and be decent to people. But have been stuck at home and often bed ridden. I don't have the means to purchase something like this for myself. When I was young I used to listen to the world on a military short wave all night long. I currently have my Cobra 29 LX working in my truck. But rarely get to go anywhere. I don't watch TV because I can't buy anything on the commercials. I listen to music and radio. But I love your videos. Very informative. Please consider me as a possibility. Thank You, Jon Pickett. Tallahassee Florida.
I am fortunate that I live next door to my daughter and grandson. I would love to be able set up a station just for him. Hoping to peak his interest in all things radio!
I would love to have a radio transmitter. It would come in handy being that I live way out in the country. I can work on my property and listen to it 24/7.
I would use it to broadcast holiday music in my community. I live in a small town. This past christmas my wife and I and a neighbor brought back a tradition to the community. We put lighted candles in milk jugs at the end the end of the driveways. Used to be tradition years ago. A local church used too.
Hey Eric I'd like to be entered in to win this little unit because its portable and I could communicate with the drivers at work. I work in a cement plant and a lot of the drivers dont have cb radios. So this would work awesome for that. Also thanks for reviewing this idem never knew about this before.
Love the channel, I’m from central NC take care brother.
Wanted to add that I have worked as an LEO for 25 years here in NC, i would use the station to keep the neighborhood up to date on things that happen in our area. Would be a great piece of equipment to have.
I'm also a lover of all things Radio. Ham-KI5CSQ, CB- 155 SnareDrum. But also I'm a Bible Teacher in Southwest Oklahoma. In the City Lawton, we have done what I think is an unprecedented thing. My Messianic Jewish Fellowship (Beit Tefillah) has teamed up with a local Christian Congregation (The Impact Center). We have recently acquired an old Elementary School which we are turning into, "The Impact Community Center", located in a not so savory part of town. We have a great many community outreach programs planned such as but not limited to: After-School Tutoring, Adult education and resume writing assistance, Food distribution, and most importantly Spiritual growth, ministering and counseling. Everyone is welcome. In the fall, we plan to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) together with the members of the Impact Center Church and the community surrounding the Community Center. We would love to use the Radio Station at the Community Center to broadcast information, encouragement, teaching along with praise and worship music. I do hope you will consider this very unique partnership. That station will be dedicated to good things only. Thanks in advance. Blessings - jd
Would love to win this system, it would be used for our small community church to broadcast services, community events and other significant events in our area! Thanks for all you do.
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Be great addition to my off grid homestead. I do weather spotting and would be nice for the LOCAL community to hear whats going on in the area.
I would love to have the radio so i can broadcast updates for our community watch group here in the foothills of NC. It would be awesome to use if the SHTF and would work great along with our CB communications plan. Not everyone wants a cb but everyone i know has a fm radio. Keep up the good work brother, thank you for all that you do!
Jake
My grandpa is always been interested in radio since he was greatly involved with them over in Germany during the Vietnam conflict. He had just bought one of the CCrane radios, and he ended up having to send it back and get a different one because it never worked. Plus, here in the St. Louis area, there aren’t many older country stations which we both enjoy. Congrats to whoever wins this unit, hopefully they use it in a respectful manner!
I would love to have it to broadcast out to the community. We have a lot of elderly in our neighborhood that can't go out to church and don't have a whole lot of visitors due to the covids so preaching and other local info would be much appreciated to them .
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@@FarpointFarms I tried to email twice but it says the email is not valid not sure what to do next?
Great hobby for someone.
I'm not in the US, but just got a Malachite SDR whilst l am recovering ,l like the science involved, and hope this Summer to set up a transceiver worldwide.
Snowing in Poland, negative 21c next week.....l love it.
We are just a bit warmer here at 13 fahrenheit here with a foot of snow on the ground.
Id love to get one of these for our HOA. Our subdivision is huge (700 acres +). This would be perfect for announcements and general info as well as a subdivision wide radio channel
I found your Channel about a year ago When I first got into CB radios Since I have acquired quite a few radios and a 60-foot tower. I would love to put the antenna up on the tower and broadcast to my local small rural town. I would spread the Gospel of Jesus, Local news as well as showcase Some original Music I have created. Thanks for giving back to your community it would make a great prize for anyone. Thank you God bless!
You gave me an idea . I ordered on like this after I watched your video . Thank you !
Glad I could help! Please let me know what you are going to do with your setup!
@@FarpointFarms I the small city I live in . It is about 2 miles north to south and about the same east to west . I should be able to cover three low income housing setup . I am planning on broadcasting things like bread banks and food bank dates and times for the local churches . Also times these places are open in bad weather . It should be in tomorrow . I am doing it for the people but I am planning on having fun with it . Lol !
Brilliant video Eric, and the transmitter looks and sounds very cool!
Thank you
This is a phenomenal give away. My family and I have #adoptabeach at South Padre Island. Cell service isn't reliable and this could be my vehicle base reciever/transmitter for emergency response comm for anyone who is need. I've recently studying for my first license attempt.
We want to make available ham radio exams in a parking lot and direct users to the right location. I've love to have one. We could use it immediately.
im a ARMY veteran. im in midtown manhattan a few blocks from the VA. I would use the transmitter for veterans events news and interviews . im in a APT on the 22nd floor. I allready use a CB and GMRS radio from my APT and dominate brooklyn , queens, south bronx , Jersey City and Newark. Being centraly located and the height attribute I expect alot of listenership. thx.
Such a cool idea. You are a great American. Getting into CB radio has led me to this “other”radio stuff. I have no use for it right now maybe in the future wish you all the best
Glad to hear it!
This would be a fantastic setup to keep the RV community in tune with current events while at various campsite around the Country while iam out n about traveling 8 mos out of the year. I currently have a fairly comprehensive weather station set up, and scanner in my class A diesel pusher, I've been to every State in our Union (lower 48) and have seen almost everything Mother nature has to offer us except for two, (hurricane and tornado thank God) but have seen the onset.
Within the RV traveling community there are A LOT or semi retired and fully retired seniors to look after, and yes, the traveling community is massive and even though many of us don't know one another, we stick together like a neighborhood, many of us travel in caravan's, so I feel on top of having a scanner, weather station, CB and Ham equipment on board A traveling FM broadcast station would be a friggen awesome addition to the Rig for keeping all informed while on the road, heck I can have a small sign made up giving station details, so while on the highway's and byways of our Nation, fellow travelers can tune in while we drive. You would be surprised on how much dead frequency space is available, not being able to hear a dang thing for hours when in the middle of nowhere trying to get info from FM stations from a far except for NOAA (national oceanic Atmospheric Association) weather would be a keen idea in keeping Us RV's, Truckers and Family vacationers alike safe and in the know while on the road, also we have RV potlucks, rummage sales, campfire gatherings and from time to time an RV traveling chaplin for Sunday sermon's at camp when we're at a location for a month or two.
Now, with that being said, I have to go back and watch your video, I was too busy typing while it was playing.
Take care Erik, and thank you for offering this FM broadcasting station to your viewers, events like this definitely builds a stronger community in the CZcams
setting.!!! 🇺🇸✌️👍
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@@FarpointFarms Okay, will do.
That would be great in my gated community to get the elderly people moving playing old fart music thanks
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I hope the free radio goes to a worthy user, REALLY NEAT radio !!
This FM transmitter is pretty cool. I enjoy your enthusiasm showing it. Since I have retired, I’ve been looking for a cool way to help the community, struggling businesses, etc. There are endless possibilities it could be helpful. I’m sure whoever may win it will be well deserved and will use it to make s difference in their life as well as others
I live in an urban area in the western side of Washington State. As the rat race has taken it's toll, we are in the process of preparing to move to a more rural area on the other side of the state. With a device like this, I could share music and hopefully make new acquaintances. Especially in the Ham world. 73.
I honestly can't think of a Great reason, why I should win this radio station. I will say being a Ham and also now into GMRS as well and having moved to a smaller rural community it would be very good to set it up and provide a local/ neighborhood station with information and maybe some talk radio platform.I think it should be given to a person that not only would put it to good use but maybe do to financial reasons cannot afford to purchase it. .Good luck to everyone that entered and thank you Eric."
I would love to have a fm transmitter because first i allways wanted to have my own radio station which is very cool second im in my young 20’s and wanted to learn alot more about radio i just got my first shortwave radio and love that thing I listen to it more then watch the crazy stuff on tv (im not one who plays video games i would rather listen to radio communications) i do believe in my area i could reach probably a good bit of people i am also a big fan of the channel i found your channel about 2 years mainly because i was looking up cb radio stuff and found your channel plus i really love your channel Theme song .keep up the great work on the channel watching from Pennsylvania
This is awesome! I have seen these on Amazon scrolling through various radio products and thought to myself "the possibilities are endless". I have thought about purchasing one but have other needs first before venturing into FM transmitting. If I were given one I would have no idea where to start in transmission. I know its neat and would be loads of fun. Thanks for your continued efforts towards the radio community and all of the information you provide.
Looking at their site, their emergency preparedness radio E Ready even has an ultrasonic dog whistle for SR dog teams lol. Awesome.
They also have an ER10VP that is palm sized coming out
Stereo is all nice and i like it! But has drawbacks especially on low power FM transmitters.
The bloody FCC did not select the best FM stereo system back in its day when there was another better system available that was more robust on reception conditions.
Stereo decoding circuits adds more noise, theres alot more carrier waves in its signal that also adds much more harmonics ect.The mono signal is cleaner, very noticeable on weaker reception than the stereo signal. switching it to mono cleans up alot of that junk.
Also stereo needs more bandwidth and suffer more on multipath ,reflections on buildings and mountings, has more interference on adjacent stations and alot more things.
What i like about this transmitter, (that i do own) is that it does have the option to set it to mono (and mixes both channels!) making reception far superior to transmitting in stereo.
There is nothing more annoying when your receiver (especially in cars) is changing back and forth from noisy weaker stereo reception to a much stronger less noise mono signal.
If you have low power,and live in built up areas or in mountainous regions! Mono is the way to go.But Stereo is nice!
Love your videos, great variety. Im 62, retirement is in not too distant future, no kids in nest, have set up spare bedroom for communications room. I have been in radio in some way my whole life, shortwave, cb, ham, etc but have never tried low power neighborhood radio. What would I do with it? Daytime would be music, local events on the hour, with a evening show about radio, cb, shortwave, ham, etc and hopefully attract young people into the hobby of radio. The transmitter would not lay idle. The nice thing is I live 1 1/2 miles from downtown, though small downtown, I think it would have a great impact on the younger people and older people alike. Thanks for all you do and your videos.
We need help in Asheville/Trashville because we are not sure we can hold back the riots. Yes, riots tore down AVL & even took coffin filled with cow dunk to front doors of police station.
While this maybe strange, it’s true - CZcams Asheville riots. If communications go down this will be used to update important info. Other times just play good mountain music, research Asheville - locals in trouble. That’s my long 2cents worth. Enjoy your videos!!
If I won I'd give it to my church. Yeah, lame right?
Well the thing is I was excommunicated from my former church 23 years ago for breaking one of their rules (not a biblical one) I hadn't come to know yet and after roaming around outside for so long I finally found a place that actually is filled with Spirit, accepts you as you are, and that will bring you out of the proverbial cold.
My area is talking about creating a city wide shutdown/mask/forced social distancing with monetary forfeitures per occurrence type of mandate if the governor's orders get vetoed. That means no more church body, no more warmth, no more acceptance and a disconnect with my friends.
Edit: Wisconsin sucks to have outdoor church... in January. Especially for my more well-aged friends.
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I'd like to have this, to be able to get messages out to the farm hands. Seems it would be great for the areas of the farm that don't get cell coverage.
Hey Eric, I'd like to win the part 15 transmitter so I would have something to connect my Comet 5/8 wave ground plane broadcast antenna to 88.5-108 FM.
Then I could use the coax, FM QRP watt meter , mixing board, audio limiter, CD player, computer and Heil PR40 mic to keep my little Mountain Community informed of what's going on and maybe play some different styles of music ! 73, Heath N4TWT
P.S. Yes, I know it won't be part 15 with the gain and height of the antenna
I am the youngest radio operator in my local surrounding counties and have always had a big interest in all things radio! I would like to dive into the FM side of the hobby and this looks like an awesome starter unit!
Itd be kinda sweet to broadcast and see how many responses you'd get from listeners.
15+ years of professional on-air radio experience from rock, pop, classic RnB and country to news to production, so I know what it takes to run a station right... old school. Been in show business for 40+ years, growing up in the family business, so I know what it takes to entertain. Currently living in a small but active MidWestern community (wife's hometown) that's just the right size in reach for a Part 15 station.
I love broadcasting a station as a somewhat self indulgent hobby on line, but the opportunity to do it right, for the community alone, without the need for canned corporate programming or political narrative sounds almost too good to be true today. I can tell you this, I would make good use of it. Our church here apparently already has a deal on the air and on cable TV, but they have some great events all throughout the year, parades and such. Plus the school may one day want to teach a broadcasting course and to have a community station, with a licensed FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator with a degree in broadcasting running it already, a part 15 station may be an asset in education, you never know...The possibilities are endless.
I could go on about what could be and indulge in further shameless self promotion. Just know I would use it and use it well.
Your video was very informative, but it would be nice if you can go into a bit more detail on set up.
How to select between the LO (6 watt) mode and the HI (15 watt) mode would be most helpful.
Also the finer aspects of using the control menu, as the instructions are somewhat limited, and can be confusing to newcomers.
I have been using the lower powered (5 and 7 watt) units with great success. Our area has only 1 daytime AM station that has satellite fed pablum and 2 FMs that do not report in depth on severe Midwestern weather conditions, nor traffic accidents on the interstate (I-44).
I give weather updates, traffic conditions, alternate routes, even lost and found pets. My surrounding community has been receptive to my endeavors. I also broadcast music my listeners like to hear and even get requests in my mailbox!
Kudos for a video that goes in depth more than so many others.
You have gained a fan.
KNML-FM 87.9 "The aNiMaL". Non commercial community radio for The People.
I will have to see what I can do on making a more indepth video.
@FarepointFarms:
I think this unit is in the 6 watt mode. I have stored waypounts, and signal range grading, with my 7 watter.
Range is slightly less at all points. No difference and using the same antenna, cut for my frequency and the cable as well.
Unit shows full forward [FWD] power and no reflected [REF] at all. Only the first bar past 103.1 MHz. Impressive for its wide band compatibility.
Sound quality comparable, but nice to have mono override (blocks the 19 kHz pilot tone. Doesn't add range, but helps on sound quality at near fringe areas.
The unit I had let you select power levels (same case and probably OEM'd ( Signtek 7; 1.5/7 watts) and prompts you as you insert the power supply.
Tried with this one and no joy.
Haven't tried USB and BlueTooth input, but also wondering if the LINE input controls sound level there for them, as well.
Compressor section starts kicking in at 3 o'clock position. Avoid going over that and match input level starting at the 2 o'clock position. Then experiment.
You may never get as loud and fatiguing as the Big Boys. Not unless you have processing.
I prefer to run my signal through a set of 12AX7s, myself at +2dB unity gain, just a tad to make up for low frequency cut off and too round out stand up bass strings.
Magnetic mount has some structural strength to it. Suggest a frequency cut rubber ducky.
The supplied antenna may be great for stable, and non-movable operation.
I belong to a antique tractor.club and would.like to use it for public announcements at our events. Thanks, love the channel!!
I would like to ad this at the school ham radio club we have.
I would love to have this radio station, because I live in a small farming community and this would be awesome to relay emergency information during bad weather and other situations. We have been working to build a radio community using CB and other radio platforms to do this.
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During these trying times,community,church radio.what a great idea!good luck whoever wins it.thanks for the review!
This is very interesting and I like the concept. I would love to try setting up my own radio station and give local news and maybe a local topic call in show. Keep these interesting videos coming.
What a good video. I've wanted to own a "Real" radio station since I was a teenager. I used to go to the local AM/FM when I was 13 years old and sit with the DJ and watch him spin records. (that was like 1973). Along with that I always was learning about "pirate radio". I wanted to buy a Panaxis Kit (Do you remember them). Life was just too busy or money was tight or whatever. Since watching your channel, I've had this interest re-ignited. It's easier now than ever before with this Aprotii unit. This would make my life complete and give me a reason to actually get up in the morning. Ok maybe I went a little too far with that. Anyway, I would really enjoy using this if I were the lucky choice. Thanks for your attention and Goooood Day! (Paul Harvey imitation)
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are the lucky winner please email me at farpoint.farms.survival@gmail.com so we can get your address so I can send it out!
@@FarpointFarms I have sent you a few emails, have you received them?
I have not. Please send one to farpoint.farm.survival@gmail.com.
@@FarpointFarms Well that explains why I haven't heard from you. I've sent you 5 emails I think. Strange. I just sent you another one and I will send you one from a webmail account too.
SO cool! Back in the 80's the CBS Radio Mystery theater would play at about 9 pm on the local am radio station. It would be so cool to do that with ones own pirate station... . might get a following who knows! :)
That's what I've been broadcasting on Friday nites in my area.
@@3dsmaxrocks699 So Cool! Were abouts are you? I am in Denver CO.
@@TheChrisPineWorkshop western PA
I’d use it for pirate radio, local announcements and open mics in my little suburb
i like to win cuz i cant afford a radio transmiter, single with a kid its impossible so i wacth your video and lurn.. thank you for the video real cool...living far out in the contry il will be a new life..
BTW, it'll have a good home for the rest of its life(or mine!) Please send it to Mississippi if you are so inclined. Thanks again, 73 EDIT: 14:35 WOW!! So much for my other equipment, that thing has everything with it and I can't believe the sound quality outta that little guy. Just WOW!
I'd set this up and play late night live music concerts off of archive .org until the snot hits the fan, then I'd broadcast public news once a day, and then back to the music.
Compelling? Just left the subdivision after 21 years because it was time to LEAVE. Finally out on three acres in the country living the American dream. God bless! 🇺🇸
I might be wrong, but I believe niorfnio is supposed to be pronounced as nio nio rf
If there is one thing I'm good at, it's butchering names.
The number of midroll ads.. holy moly
I’d like to win this in order to kickstart community radio where I live in NC. We need to be ready when Big Tech decides that we should be silenced.
Great content about the part 15 stations. Not a lot of info out there plus it is generally vague when you find it.
Is there a video on how to set up and measure output the correct way? I would like to set up a station, but as a ham I do not want to piss away my license doing something wrong.
Would like this for transmitting my schools sports due to only 2 fans per athlete and to do a school radio station.
Far Out! I live at the edge of a small town in PA next to the Allegheny Forest. Our yard ends where the woods begin. We are on a high hill. If I win this xmtr, I could broadcast to both the town and the woods. Any bear, deer, elk, foxes, bobcats, etc. with either chip implants or transistor portables would benefit. As well, of course, as the local humans.
Lol im late i always wanted a pirate radio station!! I always burned my cds as 1 long song with songs overlapped. Faded in to the next. Use the funny radio commercials from the gta stations so fun
I want to win it for my grandpa retirement community he's actually been talking about his own radio station
I wish I win the FM transmitter, because the fm band in my area here in Philippines is full of crappy news and public affairs talking announcers, and no full music playing on the radio. Hoping to win this FM transmitter.
I guess I will find out what an FM transmitter is today.
Yep, I thought it was self-explanatory... LOL!
If I win I will be using this to provide alternative news sources to my densely packed community. I will also provide weather updates because I live in hurricane country.
Wellmark I like your giveaway if you recall I had sent you pictures while realistic God it's been a year to back and had two paper clips on it then change the swells from the volume I'm still using it and I'm still driving and now that I have lost my wife back in August I don't want to spend money on a big radio anymore I just want to radio that works so keep me in your thoughts thank you
I don't have a compelling thing, I just like having the chance to win free stuff. If I won this I'd probably just donate it to my church.
I'd love to win it! I live at one of the higher points near the center of town here in Colorado Springs, CO and we get some pretty icy conditions. Our weather makes it very difficult to get around at times, as we have lots of lil hills to go up and down. We get lots of slide outs, accidents and such, as people don't know when to avoid these sections after they have happened. Thanx
Jay aka VeeDubist
CB Radio: CrAcKeR 1710
Send me an email at : Farpoint.farm.survivial@gmail.com
I would like to win the radio to use as a public information tool for our small community. We keep in contact on a small facebook group but I would use the radio to broadcast a weekly community update, emergencies, church services and current events. Recently we had an active shooter and no local information on what was going on. Thank you.
Hi, I believe that the only way to develop my community is to talk to each other, and I'm willing to manage this vessel
So cool !!!
I bought one of these radios ( Brand name is Retekess but I think it is made in same company with this) 1 year ago. I couldn't connect a mic it from the mic in. Although I've tried to connect the mic through various mic preamps Unfortunately I haven't achieve the volume level what I wanted
You may need to use a mixer board. I have one setup that way and I think the board gives the mic volume a little boost.
@@FarpointFarms But after using mixer board obviously there isn’t need the mic inlet at all and mobility of the gadget will be lessen sorely.
Would like to have it so we can announce out local little league games to the parents sitting in their cars. Because of Covid, they have to sit in their cars and watch the game. Would love to be able to announce the game plus sponsor ads.
I’d love to have one in case SHTF.
Let's get a loitering drone with FM transmitter built!
Dude, that is an AWESOME idea!
@@FarpointFarms would not be to hard to build. There are also industrial drones that live in a weather proof grid and solar powered box with induction charging on the base or legs. With programming, you can have the box open a preset times, drone fly off on a pre programmed route, fly back, and self charge. I believe Nightingale is one company.
The software of drone link allows you to do this with most DJI drones.
The drone FM transmitter would be good for 30 mins per flight and with programming you can cover probably a radius of 20 miles or more, plus have live video at 5 miles or even further with a 2.4/5 ghz booster
Good evening time brother
I’m very interested in amateur radio and would love to get a nice radio to use especially when most radio cost a good amount. can’t wait get my license and get on the waves soon.