http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/ Rangemaster Part 15 AM Transmitters Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:42:57 GMT William C. Walker http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1603 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1603 I don't know if it is wise to mount an AM transmitter along side the other transmitters that work with that tower. Unless it is not being used I would not Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:44:49 GMT Jim WB5OXQ inb Waco, TX http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1602 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1602 Ok I have an idea about tower mount and the firestation. There is a 80' communications tower at the rear of the firestation where I could mount the Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:35:10 GMT William C. Walker http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1601 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1601 I know from experience that you need distance between a metal roof and the transmitter. I'd recommend something like fifteen feet of space between the bottom Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:08:33 GMT Jim WB5OXQ inb Waco, TX http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1600 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1600 That is a thought. I am so used to working on equipment located on the ground and feed with coax that I did not think of direct tuned units that have the Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:16:06 GMT HobbyBroadcaster.net http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1599 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1599 William's warning is also applicable to some ham operators as well. While there are many who understand Part 15 radio and are willing to assist a would-be Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:50:15 GMT William C. Walker http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1598 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1598 This warning is being issued in order to help other station owners. This comes from personal experience. Be wary of some radio people (mostly involved with Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:45:13 GMT William C. Walker http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1597 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1597 This is exactly right. While additional height will help increase the range, you won't see any real results if you cannot have access to the transmitter to Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:25:30 GMT HobbyBroadcaster.net http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1596 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1596 One thing to keep in mind is regardless of how high you mount the transmitter, you still need to be able to reach the unit to perform the tuning procedure. If Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:47:59 GMT Jim WB5OXQ inb Waco, TX http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1595 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1595 the reason I ask about the height limit is there is a 100' limit for a LPFM station if you want to run 100 watts. YOu can go higher but they make you reduce Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:16:47 GMT wfoxam http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1594 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1594 Jim. if you can put the transmitter 190' in the air you might get more than 1-2 miles.I WOULD LOVE TO GET MY TRANSMITTERS THAT HIGH.I dont think theres a legal Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:46:13 GMT Jim WB5OXQ inb Waco, TX http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1593 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1593 Is there a maximim legal height to mount the unit? Would mounting one on top of a large metal roof building provide a good radial? How about at the top of a Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:28:40 GMT wfoxam http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1592 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1592 Hi JIM.I have 2 rangemaster transmitters on one 35ft maste and i cover littel over 2.5 miles.They are on the air 24-7 and i never have any trouble out of my Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:16:19 GMT wfoxam http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1591 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1591 It has not rained here in Toney ALA,in some time now and it is very dry.So i use my water hose and keep my ground wet around the ground rods and my other Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:43:28 GMT HobbyBroadcaster.net http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1590 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1590 Hi Jim, What a great opportunity to assist in disseminating information around the town. I would think, depending on the installation, you may be able to cover Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:31:29 GMT Jim WB5OXQ inb Waco, TX http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1589 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rangemaster-Transmitters/message/1589 I am a new subscriber in Texas and I am writing to see if it is a good investment for a small city who wants their own station to cover their city Less than 2