Npr was a strongforce in lobying to eliminate and/or reduce unlicensed operations in the Us. What happened is that commercial Fm stations as well as Npr found that people using unlicensed transmitters with 100mw could place an antenna very high up and get a lot of coverage without a license so the FCC was pressured to eliminate this. On Jun 25, 2010, at 9:34 PM, richard claypool wrote:
> what did npr have to do with this? > ----- Original Message ----- From: "David McLean" <david.mcl...@cox.net> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 9:17 PM > Subject: Re: Veronica FM transmitter > > >> That used to be true before about 20 years ago. The legal unlicensed power >> used to be 100mw and still is for AM. That's why a number of people use AM >> now because you can actually transmit further legally using it. >> However on FM the legal power limit dictated by the FCC is now only about >> 200 feet. In large part you can thank NPR for that. >> On Jun 25, 2010, at 5:18 PM, Howard Traxler wrote: >> >>> I thought they limitted unlicensed transmitters by power level rather than >>> distance. Back in the day (early 60's) I ran a pirate a m station that >>> covered most of the town. Don't even know what the power was, but they >>> said we were illegal. If I knew then what I know now, we could have been >>> really illegal. >>> <HT> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David McLean" <david.mcl...@cox.net> >>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>> Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 12:39 PM >>> Subject: Re: Veronica FM transmitter >>> >>> >>>> The legal limit for fm unlicensed transmission in the USA is about 200 >>>> feet. >>>> On Jun 25, 2010, at 7:13 AM, Howard Traxler wrote: >>>> >>>>> I think you should also determine the legality at your location and >>>>> whether you would want to be illegal. In the US, I think there's a power >>>>> limit; not sure what it is. Penalties used to be pretty stiff. I don't >>>>> know if that's still the case. >>>>> Howard >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "ace" <lakha...@shaw.ca> >>>>> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:57 PM >>>>> Subject: RE: Veronica FM transmitter >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> These are the best transmitters in my opinion. >>>>>> They also cost more than the conventail device you can buy at best buy. >>>>>> I think the range is what one needs to determine before buying the unit. >>>>>> I personally totally love there devices and customer service. >>>>>> I just wish they were cheaper. >>>>>> <smile> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> SKYPE: goldenace4 >>>>>> EMAIL: lakha...@shaw.ca >>>>>> Karim. >>>>>> Edmonton Canada >>>>>> $$$$ >>>>>> >>>>>> "Abundance is not something we acquire. >>>>>> It is something we tune into." >>>>>> *Wayne Dyer** >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org >>>>>> [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] >>>>>> On Behalf Of David McLean >>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 2:40 PM >>>>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>>>>> Subject: Re: Veronica FM transmitter >>>>>> >>>>>> There are a number of Veronica Fm transmitters although the company is >>>>>> now >>>>>> called Aareff so go to aareff.com and you will find all of them. Keep in >>>>>> mind that these aren't certified by the Fcc if you're in the Usa. >>>>>> On Jun 23, 2010, at 2:31 PM, Donald L. Roberts wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I am writing to inquire as to whether there is more than one >>>>>>> incarnation of the Veronica FM transmitter. I am considering the >>>>>>> purchase of a used one. From its description, it sounds as if it has >>>>>>> analog frequency adjustment, and I prefer to buy one which is phase >>>>>>> lock loop. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Three other questions if I may. Is there a pot on the transmitter >>>>>>> which allows one to match the output from the source to the >>>>>>> transmitter? Second, will this unit work in conjunction with a whip >>>>>>> antenna, or must it be connected to a roof top antenna? Lastly, are >>>>>>> its input connectors RCA or 3.5 mm.? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks for feedback. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Don Roberts >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>>>> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>>> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>>> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>>> >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>> >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
