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Everything is sold! Thank you everyone.

I have 0 SSTran AM transmitters. These are the best AM transmitter you can buy in the market for entry level radio broadcaster. This AM transmitter is designed to meet FCC regulation. It can be boosted by better antenna (that's another project).

You can find the main supplier here: http://www.sstran.com/index.html



These are original come as kit, so you have to solder these in place with the instruction. It's time consuming but the result was awesome.

Mine are already assembled by me and verify that they are working as designed.

Price from SSTran as kit: $92.5 + shipping

My asking price:$65shipped with AC adapter - dropped from $85shipped

AMT3000 Specifications

Frequency Coverage:
530 kHz - 1700 kHz in 10 kHz steps or 522 kHz - 1710 kHz in 9 kHz steps, depending on order option​
Frequency Selection Method:
8-position DIP switch​
Frequency Tolerance @ 25ºC:
±.003%​
Modulation Type:
Amplitude Modulation (AM)​
Maximum Modulation Level:
100%​
Power Input to Final RF Stage:
100 mW​
Antenna:
118” wire (supplied with kit)​
Antenna Matching:
Tunable pi-network. Matches high impedance antenna to low-impedance RF output stage.​
Output Tuning:
4-position DIP switch selects inductance combination, adjustable ceramic trimmer capacitor peaks resonance.​
RF Output Metering:
Test points on circuit board provide DC voltage to user-supplied 10 megohm/volt voltmeter. Measured voltage is maximum at resonance.​
RF Grounding Options:
Jumper plug options for including/excluding RF isolation inductors in power supply and audio source ground paths.​
Audio Response:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB​
Audio Treble Boost:
+8 dB, boost midpoint at 2 kHz. Jumper plug option.​
Audio Distortion:
Less than 0.5% THD through audio stages.​
Minimum Audio Input Level:
200 mV RMS for 100% modulation (input gain control at max).​
Audio Compression:
Compression ratio adjustable from 1:1 to 5:1. Attack time less than 1 ms. Medium release time suitable for both voice and music.​
Audio Limiting:
Adjustable threshold. 15:1 compression above threshold.​
Front Panel Controls:
Audio input gain, modulation level, compression ratio.​
Rear Panel Jacks:
2 RCA audio in jacks, RCA antenna/ground jack, 2.1 mm power input jack.​
Power Consumption:
120 VAC, 2 watts​
Circuit Board:
5”W x 3.9”D x .062”H FR4, two layers, 1 oz. copper, top and bottom solder masks, top silkscreen.​
Enclosure:
6.1”W x 4.2”D x 1.5”H ABS plastic. Drilled and labeled front and rear panels.​

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Hi, I have a lot of 0 new .5W FM radio transmitters that allow you to run your own FM radio station. Supported FM frequency from 87.5 to 107Mhz. THese are PLL and are quality stereo built transmitters.

Lot: 25
Remaining: 0

Please read the FCC regulation on non-licensed radio before purchase:

http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins/oet63/oet63rev.pdf

**Note: Always use vacant FM channel in your area to avoid interfering with licensed radio station and to avoid FCC knocking on your door **

Reducing power tips:
You can lower the power of this transmitter further to make it FCC safe by purchasing an 50ohm inline attenuator: http://www.rackmount-devices.com/main.html?page=015-3320


Radio locator to find vacant frequencies in your area:

http://www.radio-locator.com/


****WARNING: The antenna must be plugged in first before power up the transmitter.****

---> Reason: Doing so will damage your final transistor and render the transmitter useless




Technical Specification:

Operating current: Less than 0.5A
Power supply voltage: DC 9-15V (12V recommended)
Operating current: Less than 0.5A
Frequency range: 88 ~ 108Mhz
Frequency step: 100kHz
Frequency stabilization method: PLL
Frequency stability: ± 10 ppm (-10° C to +60 ° C )
Frequency Deviation: Less than ± 75kHz (100%)
Working method: Continuous
Clutter and Harmonic: Less than -60dB
SNR: 60dB
Stereo Channels Crosstalk:-50dB
Audio frequency response: 20 to 15000Hz
Audio distortion: Less than 2%
Modulation: 15%
Input Level:-15dBV
RF output impedance: 50 Ohm
RF output power: 0.5~1 W (near the center frequency of 5MHz)
Reference range: 100m - 1Km (A barrier-free environment)
Dimensions: 100mm(L) *80mm(W) * 30mm(H)


Introduction


This is the ideal district FM radio broadcasting equipment designed and used in the factory, school, car FM radio or anywhere you want.

The product crust is made of high-quality aluminum alloy with blue backlit LCD to display frequency.

The motherboard is applied with chip BH1415F, which is the new-generation integrated NC FM stereo radio chip by ROHM, built-in PLL frequency, audio pre-emphasis, limiter and low pass filter circuit. Make sound more sweet.

The control board is designed with high performance MCU STCseries, its performance is better than AT89C2051..

Good shielding, compact structure, small size, generous appearance.
Notes: Inner circuit board version may vary (slightly modifications).

Package includes

FM Transmitter
DC Power supply
Short rubber antenna with magnetic

Price: $40 shipped per unit - SOLD OUT
 
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How does the output strength compare to the crappy cigarette lighter ipod transmitters? I have had two of those and they're always too weak.
 
I might be interested.

Just an idea for people... I have a similar transmitter hooked up to my home server. The server runs a music player and then apache with a web front end to control it. Plays all day long and all I have to do is open a browser to change the song. Compatible with any radio that has a tuner!
 
How does the output strength compare to the crappy cigarette lighter ipod transmitters? I have had two of those and they're always too weak.

This transmitter can broadcast music up to a mile, or 2 mile in clear sight.
 
I have never had the Ramsey. I heard good things about it but my transmitter should be up to par with the Ramsey in sound quality performance.
 
I sounds great, 2 mile range is accurate I could still hear mine at the gas station, my dad mentioned something about line of sight for the waveform or something so I guess I'll look around for an antennae I can keep at the house.

Good quality metal box, be careful as it also overpowers other FM stations in a small radius XD
 
Good quality metal box, be careful as it also overpowers other FM stations in a small radius XD

Which might get the FCC on ya, if someone complaints that a local station was blocked out in one day.

Nifty little box though, I dig it, so bump.
 
Which might get the FCC on ya, if someone complaints that a local station was blocked out in one day.

Nifty little box though, I dig it, so bump.

Commercial FM radio stations are putting out over 50KW and AM Stations output over 100kW during the daylight hours but I believe the FCC limits them to just under50kW after hours for AM radio.

At 500mw you might get 5000 yards line of sight im guessing.
 
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Again, my advice for the FCC not to knock on your door is to use the vacant channel in your area. The FCC can track you down and you will pay a big fine. It's not worth doing so.
 
Again, my advice for the FCC not to knock on your door is to use the vacant channel in your area. The FCC can track you down and you will pay a big fine. It's not worth doing so.

don't open the door.. the FCC will leave a NAL on your door and you turn off your transmitter
 
The precaution here is to avoid dealing with the FCC, not how to deal with them when they know you have violated the non-licensed regulation.

Always use vacant frequency in your area. I find this link useful: http://www.radio-locator.com/

bump
 
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sooo tempting, I have a jackass at work that blares CFR "Christian Family Radio" I've wanted to transmit at that signal some Ramstein or Rob Zombie.... So tired of hearing "our god is an awesome god" .....
 
What's the max range I can get with the FM transmitter with a bigger antennae?
 
sooo tempting, I have a jackass at work that blares CFR "Christian Family Radio" I've wanted to transmit at that signal some Ramstein or Rob Zombie.... So tired of hearing "our god is an awesome god" .....

That's not a very good intention for this transmitter. If he is on a private radio station that you can hear more than 90ft away, he's violating FCC regulation for non-licensed radio operator.

What's the max range I can get with the FM transmitter with a bigger antennae?

Hmm, the range that you get out of the stock antenna is enough to provoke FCC regulation for non-licensed radio operator. But to answer your question, if you have a good antenna like a ground plane antenna, it will be carry the signal further because of the efficiency of transmitting power.
 
FCC doesn't apply, don't live in the USA. Plus I checked my government regulations and I am in the clear. Any idea on where I could find such an antennae. Definately intrigued now.
 
Is the output power adjustable? Id like this to cover my property but not 2 miles. Can you dial it down?
 
Is the output power adjustable? Id like this to cover my
property but not 2 miles. Can you dial it down?

That's what I am trying to ask around. One thing is to reduce the input power. The unit runs its maximum at 12V, you can try to lower to 7v. If it's still operating at the low voltage without causing noise to nearby tv-set and other radios. Check using your car radio to see if the distance drop.

Another trick is to put a resistor inside the coax line that goes to the antenna. This will guarantee reduce RF power. I have to do more research on this. It's very cheap and easy to do too.


FCC doesn't apply, don't live in the USA. Plus I checked my government regulations and I am in the clear. Any idea on where I could find such an antennae. Definately intrigued now.

Oh ok. That's cool. I have the ground plane antenna. The higher you put it, the better. If you are more interested since your country doesn't have any regulation on this, you can buy a professional 40W FM amplifier from me. I bought this but used it to test my ground antenna a couple of times. This is a very expensive amplifier. It cost $450 USD for me. But it sure can get you a lot of miles of coverage.
 
Your Giant red text saying not to plug it in without an antenna is just screaming for me to plug one in without an antenna.
What happens????!?! I MUST KNOW!!
 
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