With out looking around enough I think I bought the wrong thing

[Hella]

Hi guys,
In my quest to use my Rio Empeg player at work so I can listen to my MP3s while working I bought a Nano FM from technolab-inc.com and have not been to impressed with it. Im bearly getting 120-150 feet or range with it along with a low hum and what sounds like slight drifting.

Now for a little info on where I work. Its a large metal building with about a 40ft high ceiling. My cabinet that houses the two units is on the floor and is about 7 feet high with the tow units on the top shelf. Im never farther then 150Ft from the cabinet.

Now what I would like to know is should I just dump the unit on Ebay and look into the new FM 30 units? It looks to alot better then my Nano FM unit, but will I run into the same problems being in the building that im in?

Thanks for your input guys
Rob

[meldar_b]

I checked out your transmitter on the site listed. One thing you can do to increase the range is get rid of that rubber duck of an antenna. also that wall-wart power supply is more than likely where you are getting the hum. get you a regulated power supply. For antenna get a simple set of rabbit ear's and try that.

Happy Broadcasting

[WRRO]

The FM30 may be a waste of money if you're just doing it to broadcast around the house -- it is more suitable for someone who is trying to broadcast and get an audience -- I think you would be satisfied with the Ramsey FM10C. It's a pretty nice unit for the money.

[Hella]

Originally posted by meldar_b:
For antenna get a simple set of rabbit ear's and try that.

Happy Broadcasting

...... Hmmm ok, you can use a set of rabbit ear's? How would I hook them up to my output?
As for a better power supply Ill get one tonight.

P.S. Thanks to the one guy who rated me a 1

[ December 29, 2004, 02:53 PM: Message edited by: Hella ]

[meldar_b]

your transmitter has a BNC connector so you will need to go to radio shack and get an adapter that will match up to your transmitter. the set of rabbit ears that I use on my portable XM-FM transmitter I picked up at Wal Mart for $8. The antenna has an F connector for easy hook up. So if you get the same type of and antenna just get a F female to BNC male adapter. And BAM you are smoking

[ December 29, 2004, 04:06 PM: Message edited by: meldar_b ]

[Ramsey Tech Z99]

I have to disagree with the statement that the FM30 is a waste of money for broadcasting around your house. This unit has many improvements over the FM10C and FM25B that produce a far superior received audio signal. Two of the most important are the input RFI and audio filters. These insure reduced hum from RF feedback and noise above 18 kHz from interfering with the stereo pilot. The audio filters also reduce the requirement for a top of the line audio sound card or CD player by removing audio noise above 20 kHz (something not done on cheaper consumer products). The ability to adjust RF power and frequency from the front panel also can be useful around the home to ensure good coverage as well as limiting the range as conditions change. The metal case also helps reduce RF feedback.

[Joe Chezk]

You might be better off to just go cassette walkman or ipod or MP3 player for music on the go.