I use the monitoring jacks and have them hooked in to another receiver so if I hear something distorting, I can check that output and see if the distortion is still there. Obviously if is isn't, the distortion is in my transmitted signal. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave McLean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 1:36 AM Subject: Re: Wireless transmitter
> Yes there shouldn't be a problem with them sending you an assembled unit. > The nice thing about the fm100b is that it has its own built in mixer, two > line ins and a mic in, volume control, stereo/mono selecter, and the > ability > to set frequency easily from the front of the unit. On the back there are > two set of stereo line in rca jacks and anoutput set of rca jacks for > monitoring (should you decide to use them, I never have found a reason). > The unit will also work with 120v or 220/240v as well. All in all not a > bad > unit. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jonathan Mosen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 11:27 PM > Subject: RE: Wireless transmitter > > >> That's fascinating, so here in new Zealand, they should be able to send >> one >> to me. thanks. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Dave McLean [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Sent: Saturday, 2 June 2007 3:05 p.m. >> To: PC audio discussion list. >> Subject: Re: Wireless transmitter >> >> 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] >> >> >> >> 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] > > > __________ 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]
