I'm thinking of buying a stereo TX for my P15 FM station; I've looked online at Panaxis, Ramsey, Wavemach, PCS, Veronica - can anyone suggest a good one, judging from their experience? Thanks...
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Considering stereo upgrade
- Thread starter raFessenden
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The Panaxis would mean dealing with Progressive Concepts, Broadcast Warehouse would be the place to go for a high quality TX with stereo generator but they do cost. At one time I would have gone with Panaxis, the old stereo generator was outstanding in sound. You did not mention which transmitter you are using now.
I have two stations running the same program but with different processing, one is the Behringer Utramizer Pro DSP-1425P the other is the Alesis 3630, the difference in audio quality is startling, the DSP-1425P walks circles around the 3630, its louder has more bottom end and brighter highs, doing an A-B with a station using a Optimod , the 1425p gives it a run for the money.
The real surprise is the DSP-1425P is connected to an EDM the other to a B-W which is a outstanding transmitter in everyway. the EDM with a the DSP-1425P becomes an outstanding transmitter.
Steve
www.radiobrandy.com
I have two stations running the same program but with different processing, one is the Behringer Utramizer Pro DSP-1425P the other is the Alesis 3630, the difference in audio quality is startling, the DSP-1425P walks circles around the 3630, its louder has more bottom end and brighter highs, doing an A-B with a station using a Optimod , the 1425p gives it a run for the money.
The real surprise is the DSP-1425P is connected to an EDM the other to a B-W which is a outstanding transmitter in everyway. the EDM with a the DSP-1425P becomes an outstanding transmitter.
Steve
www.radiobrandy.com
Sorry I didn't mention that - it's a Panaxis ACC100 (in mono) that I've been using since '97.
The Panaxis ACC100 is the FMX under the hood; I have built over 15 of those units. The number one problem is poor sound quality; there is no bottom end.
That transmitter’s little transformer causes the bass to roll off at 100 hertz; Ramsey transmitters are about the only transmitters that could make things worse.
I have tested the FMX and the EDM side by side; The FMX is like a Yugo and the EDM is like a Toyota. Even with the FMX powered up to 350 milliwatts the EDM still outperforms the FMX in everyway. If you have unlimited funds the Broadcast Warehouse outperforms both of them, you would have to pad down the power output for part 15 as it has a fixed full one watt output.
For under $250 dollars, the EDM transmitter coupled with the Behringer Utramizer Pro DSP-1425P will make your clean signal stand out on radio dial.
The poor sounding Ramsey transmitter alone cost more money and really muddies up the FM dial even with its low power. Spurious signals and poor harmonics will cause interference to near by homes radios and TV.
I have not tested Wavemach, PCS or Veronica transmitters, If I had to roll the dice with those three, I would have to go with Wavemach, Dave has always been a big help and willing to go the extra mile for his customers, The sole reason I have not done business with Wavemach has to do with the high taxes and shipping cost from Canada.
I have pictures of EDM, B.W. transmitters and a review of the FMX here www.radiobrandy.com/Transmitters.html
Steve
That transmitter’s little transformer causes the bass to roll off at 100 hertz; Ramsey transmitters are about the only transmitters that could make things worse.
I have tested the FMX and the EDM side by side; The FMX is like a Yugo and the EDM is like a Toyota. Even with the FMX powered up to 350 milliwatts the EDM still outperforms the FMX in everyway. If you have unlimited funds the Broadcast Warehouse outperforms both of them, you would have to pad down the power output for part 15 as it has a fixed full one watt output.
For under $250 dollars, the EDM transmitter coupled with the Behringer Utramizer Pro DSP-1425P will make your clean signal stand out on radio dial.
The poor sounding Ramsey transmitter alone cost more money and really muddies up the FM dial even with its low power. Spurious signals and poor harmonics will cause interference to near by homes radios and TV.
I have not tested Wavemach, PCS or Veronica transmitters, If I had to roll the dice with those three, I would have to go with Wavemach, Dave has always been a big help and willing to go the extra mile for his customers, The sole reason I have not done business with Wavemach has to do with the high taxes and shipping cost from Canada.
I have pictures of EDM, B.W. transmitters and a review of the FMX here www.radiobrandy.com/Transmitters.html
Steve
the best legal P15FM x is the Landmark FM or the Decade. Landmark if you prefer balanced inputs Decade if you prefer unbalanced(RCA) inputs.
Decade Part 15 Stereo Low Power FM Transmitter is $569.95
EDM FM stereo Low Power FM Transmitter is $128 including shipping
Switchable between 10&100milliwatts
Broadcast Warehouse is tops at about $950 in a rack mount
www.broadcastwarehouse.com/usa/bw-broadcast/tx1-stereo-fm-transmitter/22/product
Steve
www.xrqkfm.com
EDM FM stereo Low Power FM Transmitter is $128 including shipping
Switchable between 10&100milliwatts
Broadcast Warehouse is tops at about $950 in a rack mount
www.broadcastwarehouse.com/usa/bw-broadcast/tx1-stereo-fm-transmitter/22/product
Steve
www.xrqkfm.com
your comparing apples to oranges. the EDM is not type certified and i got busted running 10mW EDM. The Landmark and Decade are both certified and are the FM counterpart to the AM Rangemaster. the next in line is the ACC-100 with stereo Gen then the X-File XFT-40.
bottom line unless you want a NOUO, NAL, or NOV get a type certified tx. especially for FM.
Dr_Johnnie_Fever said:bottom line unless you want a NOUO, NAL, or NOV get a type certified tx. especially for FM.
But note that a "Part 15" FM (or AM) transmitter FCC certification is invalid unless it includes the exact antenna configuration including any radiating leads used in the certification measurement, and is operated within the parameters of the certification as far as applied power supply voltages, etc.
RF
You posted in here a few years back that your EDM failed you almost right away, I remember you had a problem getting your money back. You also posted here that you finally got your money back.your comparing apples to oranges. the EDM is not type certified and i got busted running 10mW EDM
I would like to know what programming you were running to get busted with any 10mW transmitter. Do you have any ideal how many low power FM transmitters are on the air? Ramsey alone has sold thousands of low power FM Transmitters, many with dipole antennas. Then there are the XM & Sirrius radios that cover a few blocks with ease, not to mention all the other low power FM transmitters manufactured by others including: Panaxis, B/W, PCS, Wavemach & Veronica. You really had to work at getting busted running 10 mWatts.
My comments were technical, transmitters that I have hands on experience with, not rather or not they were certified. For the money the EDM is the best transmitter in regards to sound quality, signal quality & inovative design when compared to Panaxis & Ramsey, the Decade might be a great transmitter but I have not done any test on it nor plan to. I think its way over priced.
I have run Panaxis, B/W and EDM 24/7 for three years, not one of them has ever failed do to component failure. However the Panaxis transmitter signal output degrades though time. If you start off with 350 mWatts, six months later it will be down to 300 mWatts.
The main problem with the Panaxis is it sounds bad and has very poor harmonic filtering, the spurs can also be really bad. which might bring a visit. The worst part is you have to deal with Eric of P C now instead of Ernie.
Steve
www.radiooutlaw.com
If Part 15 compliance is important to you and the Landmark is too rich for your budget, you could try the C Crane FM Transmitter. Link follows:
http://www.ccrane.com/radios/fm-transmitters/fm-transmitter.aspx
I have had very good experience with it. It won't set any distance records if you use it out of the box with the built in whip antenna, but the sound quality is excellent. It did work farther around the house and yard for me than the Belkin Tunecast II.
http://www.ccrane.com/radios/fm-transmitters/fm-transmitter.aspx
I have had very good experience with it. It won't set any distance records if you use it out of the box with the built in whip antenna, but the sound quality is excellent. It did work farther around the house and yard for me than the Belkin Tunecast II.
XRQKFM said:I would like to know what programming you were running to get busted with any 10mW transmitter.
I was playing classic hits from the 40's thru mid 80's.
I e-mailed Wavemach over a week ago about their 100mW unit - they replied saying they'll add a variable power control to it for $35 extra, if power level is a problem.
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