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Ukewarrior at 21:07, 12 December 2011

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	The method documented here allows you to take advantage of music that is streamed over the internet, and rebroadcast that over your FM transmitter (radio station).		The method documented here allows you to take advantage of music that is streamed over the internet, and rebroadcast that over your FM transmitter (radio station).
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	This is completely free and the use of this music is legal. Nothing is being pirated.		This is completely free and the use of this music is legal. Nothing is being pirated.
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Be your own Radio Station

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	===Broadcasting music when your show is not playing===		===Broadcasting music when your show is not playing===

	You ~~have~~ probably ~~realized~~ that while you have an FM transmitter to send out music for your Christmas light show, you can also use this transmitter to broadcast music during the time your show is not playing.		You probably realize that while you have an FM transmitter to send out music for your Christmas light show, you can also use this transmitter to broadcast music during the time your show is not playing.
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	The method documented here allows you to take advantage of music that is streamed over the internet, and rebroadcast that over your FM transmitter (radio station).		The method documented here allows you to take advantage of music that is streamed over the internet, and rebroadcast that over your FM transmitter (radio station).

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	==Be your own Radio Station==		==Be your own Radio Station==
	===~~What~~ is ~~an FM Transmitter?~~===		===Broadcasting music when your show is not playing===
	An FM transmitter is generally a portable device that plugs into the headphone jack or proprietary output port of a portable audio or video device, such as a portable media player, CD player, or satellite radio system but can also be a stationary device that plugs into the headphone or line out jack of a computer. The sound is then broadcast through the transmitter, and plays through an FM broadcast band frequency. Purposes for an FM transmitter include playing music from a device through a car stereo, or any radio.

			You have probably realized that while you have an FM transmitter to send out music for your Christmas light show, you can also use this transmitter to broadcast music during the time your show is not playing.
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			The method documented here allows you to take advantage of music that is streamed over the internet, and rebroadcast that over your FM transmitter (radio station).

			This is completely free and the use of this music is legal. Nothing is being pirated.
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	===Why would I want an FM Transmitter?===		===Why would I want an FM Transmitter?===
	Many DIYC'ers sequence their shows to music. This allows people who stop and watch the blinky/flashy to enjoy the music as well. [[Vixen]] supports sequencing to music.		Many DIYC'ers sequence their shows to music. This allows people who stop and watch the blinky/flashy to enjoy the music as well. [[Vixen]] supports sequencing to music.

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This page shows how to play music when your show is not playing.

==Be your own Radio Station==
===What is an FM Transmitter?===
An FM transmitter is generally a portable device that plugs into the headphone jack or proprietary output port of a portable audio or video device, such as a portable media player, CD player, or satellite radio system but can also be a stationary device that plugs into the headphone or line out jack of a computer. The sound is then broadcast through the transmitter, and plays through an FM broadcast band frequency. Purposes for an FM transmitter include playing music from a device through a car stereo, or any radio.

===Why would I want an FM Transmitter?===
Many DIYC'ers sequence their shows to music. This allows people who stop and watch the blinky/flashy to enjoy the music as well. [[Vixen]] supports sequencing to music.

===How do I choose a frequency?===
Visit this website:

http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/vacant

Enter your zip code and click go. The page will return a list of vacant channels. Choose one, and tune to it to make sure it is vacant!
Now you have your frequency to build your [[#Antenna Designs|antenna]].

=='''FM Transmitters,Specific Model information'''==
Click Here for all the information about the: [[Vastelec FM02]]

=='''Antenna Designs'''==
A great companion to a low-power FM transmitter is an efficient antenna. Many DIY'ers have built dipole antennas because they're inexpensive and very efficient. For information on how to build one, click here: [[Media:How to make a dipole antenna.pdf |How to make a dipole antenna‎]].

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