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ChezRadio Procaster Transmitter Evaluation

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RadioMan203

I just completed writing a review of the ChezRadio Procaster AM Transmitter for HobbyBroadcaster.net. It's a great little unit with some real nice features for the budding Part 15 broadcaster that's ready to move up from the kit level and into a high performance transmitter.

It's nice to see some growing equipment choices for the Part 15 crowd.
 
For a quick and temporary set ups like horse shows and other special events, the Procaster is easier to work with: I don’t have to drag any processing equipment or meters with me, and tuning it up is a snap! For permanent installations and greater range 125% peak modulation then it’s the Rangemaster hands down.

The Procaster is also great for confined locations such as an attic, and for those on a tight budget who can’t afford to spring for expensive processing equipment.

It is nice that we now have a choice between two great transmitters; I look forward to seeing many more hit the airwaves this summer.

Radio Brandy has updated the part 15 AM section today including pictures of the station that started it all way back in ‘83

Steve
www.radiobrandy.com/RBpart15am.html
 
Yes, the Procaster is quite a box. It's ease of use and built-in audio processing certainly are strong points for it.

We will be publishing a review on the Rangemaster in awhile along with results of an A/B comparison test. I think many will be interested in how it compares to the Procaster. It's nice to see more than one unit of similar quality available for the serious Part 15 broadcast enthusiast.

I also have a feature article upcoming about a school district teaching broadcasting and related curriculum in an upcoming article in a national publication. I think it will really put Part 15 on the map as far as what student can do with it, especially when it's tied to a solid school-based teaching environment.
 
They should have an FM version of this transmitter too!
 
kirkiefan said:
They should have an FM version of this transmitter too!
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While it would be nice to have an FM counterpart with similar features, remember the legal transmit range is quite different for Part 15 FM applications. In theory, your range will not get beyond 250 feet from the antenna so you'll looking at about 400-500 feet maximum - and that's under ideal conditions.
 
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