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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]]. | 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]]. |
Revision as of 23:53, 25 April 2011
This page contains information about the popular FM transmitters that are used at DIYC.
General Information
What is an FM Transmitter?
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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.
FM Transmitters
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: How to make a dipole antenna.