The assembled units Ramsey sells are export only. The fm100b domestic (U.S.) unit is 25 milliwatts, the export unit can be set between 25 milliwatts and 1 watt but must be done internally. The 25 milliwatt unit is in kit form only (at least from Ramsey) but the 1 watt unit can be bought assembled. The Ramsey fm100b kit costs $269 and the assembled 1 watt unit is about $429. They also sell less expensive units, the Fm25b, the fm30b, and the fm35b. The fm30/fm35 are the small brothers of the Fm100b and consequently less expensive. If memory serves the fm35 which can be bought assembled is about $300. I am not sure about the accessibility of the fm30 and fm35 because they use a menu system to set the frequency and other parameters such as volume. The fm25b is even cheaper and all adjustments must be made from inside the unit. It also only is sold as a kit from Ramsey. The sources for assembly of these units have dried up somewhat because of the FCC clamp down on selling illegal units. Units sold as kits in the U.S. can be sold with more leeway in terms of power output than assembled units which are supposed to be FCC certified as part 15 compliant. Ramsey was fined several thousand dollars a couple of years ago because they were selling assembled units for export to people in the U.S. and those units weren't being exported.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonathan Mosen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 10:26 PM Subject: RE: Wireless transmitter > Hi Chuck, how much does the ramsey cost, and will they offer to assemble > it? > What kind of power output is it doing if you're getting that kind of > range? > And did your first two wives prefer another brand of transmitter, or have > you had to chop it into thirds? <grin>. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Chuck Adkins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, 2 June 2007 2:18 p.m. > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: Wireless transmitter > > How interesting. I'm amazed that they wouldn't just put the volume knob on > it anyway. The Ramsey unit I have, which I had someone build, also has the > ability to go from mono or stereo. Mono can be a surprising help for > sports > or oldtime radio if you are listening outside the range of the signal. > This > Ramsey goes about 10 blocks. I suppose it's a bit illegal but I don't > interfere with anyone so nobody notices. Besides, I'm on my third wife so > I've lost contact with morality a long time ago. > > Chuck > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jonathan Mosen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 9:10 PM > Subject: RE: Wireless transmitter > > >> Hi Chuck, yes it really does sound good, and they are responsive. I >> wrote >> to them, partly because I did have questions but also because I wanted to >> see if they would bother answering me. Here's what I wrote. >> >> Hi, your 100 MW transmitter sounds superb, and I have a couple of >> questions. >> If these are explained through a user guide, I'd be happy to receive it. >> >> 1. Is there any control of the volume of the input source at the >> transmitter >> end, or does this have to be done entirely from the output of the device >> that is connected to it? >> >> 2. Could you describe in greater detail how the frequency is set? I'm >> totally blind and it sounds based on the short description that I could >> set >> it without difficulty but I'd like to be sure. >> >> 3. How much would it cost to ship one to new Zealand where I am from? >> >> Thanks for your help. >> >> Jonathan >> >> Here's what they wrote back. >> >> Hi Jonathan, >> >> This unit does not come standard with a volume control but we can install >> one for $25USD. This is not nessasary if you use and audio source that >> you >> can adjust but is very important if you intend to use audio sources with >> fixed level line outputs. >> >> The frequency is changed by using a pushing a paper clip to push the >> small >> recessed buttons on the front panel. Alternatively we can install 2 >> small >> push buttons on the front panel for and extra $10. >> >> The transmitter is fairly small so the shipping is only $33 by surface >> insured mail or $49 by Xpresspost insured. I highly recommend Xpresspost >> since it is trackable and only take 5-7 business days to most locations. >> Surface mail >> can take up to 3 months in some cases. >> >> Best regards, >> Dave >> TEL: 416-243-2260 >> http://www.fmamplifiers.com >> >> >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> __________ NOD32 2305 (20070601) Information __________ >> >> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >> http://www.eset.com >> >> > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
