Transmitting Songs

[namecipS]

So the wife asked and I didn't know the answer.  I know someone here does.

 

Do we have any liability exposure by replaying songs like Thunder by Imagine Dragons over our FM transmitters?  I'm using an open station in our area.  I also have purchased all of my music and can prove it.  

[B.Y.R.G.]

There are probably thousands of Christmas light displays playing copyrighted music.  Actually I'm playing that song in my lineup this year and haven't seen a cease and desist letter yet after 4 years of doing this and can't say I've ever heard of anyone having trouble.

In case you're interested in my version of Thunder on YouTube.

Thunder_Imagine Dragons

 

[sticks4legs]

Like mentioned above, i doubt you will have any issue.....as long as you don't collect money

If you find legal jargon interesting Google "Fair Use Act"  

[Jefffrompawpaw]

I had to set up my display different this year.  Before my FM transmitter was in a basement and had pretty good range.  This year it's outside and on a roof.  I am reaching out over 1.5 miles this year.  If there's gonna be trouble Ill let you know.  I don't know how to adjust the settings for lower signal strength.

[Mr. P]

1 hour ago, Jefffrompawpaw said:

I had to set up my display different this year.  Before my FM transmitter was in a basement and had pretty good range.  This year it's outside and on a roof.  I am reaching out over 1.5 miles this year.  If there's gonna be trouble Ill let you know.  I don't know how to adjust the settings for lower signal strength.

What transmitter are you using?

[Jefffrompawpaw]

4 hours ago, Mr. P said:

What transmitter are you using?

 

It's on the roof   I will look tomorrow.

[jtomason]

Why would you WANT to go 1.5mi unless you are a multi-block show?    

Mine goes probably .5 miles - much, much more than needed to hear it from anywhere the show is visible. 

 

 

[caniac]

On 12/1/2017 at 3:32 PM, Jefffrompawpaw said:

I had to set up my display different this year.  Before my FM transmitter was in a basement and had pretty good range.  This year it's outside and on a roof.  I am reaching out over 1.5 miles this year.  If there's gonna be trouble Ill let you know.  I don't know how to adjust the settings for lower signal strength.

depending on what you are using to transmit there should be an output knob, set it to 25-30%.  If you are reaching out to over 1.5miles then you may end up with a visit from those guys in black vans wearing sunglasses.  THEY ARE NOT LATE TRICK OR TREATERS or so I have heard.

[Jefffrompawpaw]

On 12/1/2017 at 5:48 PM, Mr. P said:

What transmitter are you using?

Its a Sainsonic AX-7c  It doesn't have an adjustment knob, just Hi output mode and low.  Low mode doesn't reach the sidewalk. 

 

https://www.sainsonic.com/products/sainsonic-ax-7c-fcc-tnc-amplifier-black

[Jefffrompawpaw]

4 hours ago, jtomason said:

Why would you WANT to go 1.5mi unless you are a multi-block show?    

Mine goes probably .5 miles - much, much more than needed to hear it from anywhere the show is visible. 

 

 

 

I don't want it to go that far,  It could be a problem.  But there isn't an adjustment on it.   Just High and low.   But if I had to choose between too little or too much broadcasting signal I'm gonna take too much.  It's a very powerful antenna and easy to use for what I paid for it a few years ago which was 50.00

[Mr. P]

To change it from high power to low power push and hold the power button while you plug the unit in. You should then see a H or L on the screen then  use the up/down arrow buttons to change the power level.

Low power should go a couple hundred feet especially if it is on your roof.

Edited December 4, 2017 by Mr. P