Guest Don Gillespie Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Ok I have my EDM transmitter I have the soldering done now I am ready to hook it up I want to make sure it is done righton one side of the EDM there is a white jack and a red jack (I have purchased the volume contoller that has a white and red jack) so I am assuming these go into those jacks on the EDM the power supply is is not a problem on the other side of the EDM there is a yellow jack is this where the antenea that they send with EDM goes?? then I guess I am going to have to program the EDM to my chanell ## of 90.1 is there anything else I should be doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisquit476 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Nope Don,That about does it, have you tested the station ID morning, noon, and night to verify there is no station on that frequency that might fade in at different times of the day or night? Oh, and BTW, keep checking that frequency from now till showtime, just in case a new station starts up between now and then,Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 bisquit476 wrote: Nope Don,That about does it, have you tested the station ID morning, noon, and night to verify there is no station on that frequency that might fade in at different times of the day or night? Oh, and BTW, keep checking that frequency from now till showtime, just in case a new station starts up between now and then,BillThanks Bill the station is clear has been for twenty years we live in a smaller city 60000 so the frequency should be OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Make sure you attach the antenna before plugging it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EARLE W. TALLEY Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 DonAs I remember you were a little worried about putting the EDM together, tell us just how hard it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 EARLE W. TALLEY wrote: DonAs I remember you were a little worried about putting the EDM together, tell us just how hard it was.Man a monkey could put this thing together I am glad you guys talked me into this I went out in the jeep and drove around the block the reception was unbelievableGeorge I see what you mean about the antena I of course plugged in after I powered it up lots of static but as soon as I plugged it in WOWNow the last question do you guys use the antena they sent with the EDM or do you use a different one I still can't believe how well this thing works I am jumping for Joy ( not on Joy) just for Joy LOL :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisquit476 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I use the supplied antenna, it doesn't transmit too far, but it's still crystal clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Don - the advice to plug in the antenna BEFORE powering the transmitter is to prevent serious damage that you'd really rather not cause to the transmitter.Here's what I use - grab your banana and give it a whirl - it's about as hard to make as the transmitter. And did I mention it will sound magnificent...http://www.hobbytron.com/Tru-Match-FM-Broadcast-Antenna-Kit.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Don Gillespie wrote: EARLE W. TALLEY wrote: DonAs I remember you were a little worried about putting the EDM together, tell us just how hard it was.Man a monkey could put this thing together I am glad you guys talked me into this I went out in the jeep and drove around the block the reception was unbelievableGeorge I see what you mean about the antena I of course plugged in after I powered it up lots of static but as soon as I plugged it in WOWNow the last question do you guys use the antena they sent with the EDM or do you use a different one I still can't believe how well this thing works I am jumping for Joy ( not on Joy) just for Joy LOL :D:DI use the supplied antenna--duct tape the end to the ceiling and it just hangs down the wall to where I have my transmitter. Best to mount it in a vertical position. Quality is still superb and range is plenty. My guess it transmits further than you can see your display from. Doesn't get cheaper nor easier. I have confirmed with EDM that is fine to continue to use the supplied antenna (occasionally you will read here that it isn't, which isn't accurate). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Young Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I would suggest checking the range of your EDM, before adding any external antenna.The transmitter has a high and low power setting (switchable) as it is, so you can adjust your range appropriately with the supplied wire antenna.You really should not be transmitting farther than about 200 ft, to stay within what Part 15 allows. (200 ft is a rule of thumb estimate, as the actual allowable distance under the current regs is measured as received signal strength using equipment that the average person doesn't have.)Have fun!Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Don's up north across the border, not sure what the Industry Canada/CRTC regs say, but would assume very similar, if not pretty much the same, compared to FCC part 15.Greg..any insights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Either way, I have found that the lowest setting with just the supplied wire antenna is way more than enough for our purposes (especially from a legal perspective), and would suspect the same for every other display here. Not sure why somebody would need more than 1/4 mile transmission or better than CD-quality sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Young Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 DonFL wrote: Don's up north across the border, not sure what the Industry Canada/CRTC regs say, but would assume very similar, if not pretty much the same, compared to FCC part 15.Greg..any insights?I totally missed that, thanks for calling it to my attention Don!!:shock:I have not kept up with the current IC (Industry Canada.. their version of the FCC) regs, so I am not qualified to comment.In the past, when I did have the opportunity to work with them on shared interference issues however, their approach (and regs) were pretty much consistent with ours, in large part due to the long border and common airwaves we share.I am sure Don G can go to their website, and lookup regs governing low output, non-licensed devices (which in the US comes under part 15).Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Greg Young wrote: I am sure Don G can go to their website, and lookup regs governing low output, non-licensed devices (which in the US comes under part 15).GregHe probably could but I am sure he won't LOL with all the retired people in this city we have every one on board even the radio stations love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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