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Ramsey FM30B fm stereo transmitter wired & tested
Some FM30 advertisements ramble on at length with miles of verbiage! Here is a condensed summary of the logistical breakdown: FM30 provides an intermediate choice between the economical FM25B and the more elegant FM100B. FM30 is in a metal case. All of its settings are adjustable from front panel controls and displayed on a front panel LCD readout thereby eliminating any need to open the case in order to reach inside the unit. RCA phono jack style audio inputs are doubly filtered (RF and AF) providing audio clarity on par with FM100B but without the addition audio inputs, outputs, mixer and microphone jack typically not needed. FM100B bar graphs and 1 watt option are also absent in the FM30 but, in features and performance, FM30 is a cut above FM25B.
1. Q: How much RF power does this transmitter produce?
A: Adjustable; 5 microwatts to 25 milliwatts ( .025 watt ).
2. Q: How far will this transmitter transmit?
A: Varies with antenna, terrain, weather and receiver.
Supplied telescopic whip antenna: up to 300 feet.
External antenna ( Ramsey FMA200 ) up to 1/4 mile.
3. Q: Will it cover the interior of a typical house plus yard?
A: Yes; turn down the power to keep it to only just yours.
4. Q: What if I need this for a drive-in theater or stadium?
5. Q: Will Big Ed supply a more powerful model?
A: No. The higher model is also 25 mW.
A: No; try a Magnavox M62114 and 75 to 300 ohm balun.
7. Q: Can I connect this to my stereo or computer audio?
A: Yes & yes. Great for rebroadcasting internet radio.
8. Q: May I purchase this transmitter from overseas?
A: Consult authorities with jurisdiction in your area.
A: No; merchandise valued at the full paid price!!!
10. Q: The unit doesn't seem to work right, what now?
A: Return it within 30 days for a full refund.
This popular stereo transmitter is available from the factory in kit form only. For those that would rather not undertake construction of the kit; I offer this unit assembled and tested. An electronics technician for over three decades; I am well capable of constructing the kit expertly.
For more detailed information about the FM30B you may download the owners manual from Ramsey Electronics.
For the one price you will receive:
* Ramsey FM30B Stereo Transmitter
* Detachable telescopic whip antenna
* 120 VAC to 15 VDC power adapter
* 1/8" Stereo to dual RCA audio cable
* 40 page printed manual w/schematic
Unit Guaranteed Fully Functional
( return it within 30 days for a full refund )
* This is a fresh NEW unit ( recently purchased from the factory in kit form, now fully assembled ).
* This is the new improved version: rev 1.5 ( August 2005 ), not the earlier rev 1.3 ( January 2005 ).
* "BNC" style RF output connector is the one common on electronic test equipment for 50 ohms.
* This transmitter covers the entire band ( frequency range: 88 - 108 MHz ), not just a portion of it.
