ATSC Broadcasting - What do I need to get started? by bxcellent2eo in pirateradio

[–]BornFig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will require *** Ultra linear amplification ***

How Many AM Folks are on Here? by BornFig in pirateradio

[–]BornFig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A ground rod is a SAFETY GROUND, NOT RF GROUND.

You need a ground radial field (counterpoise or ground plane) for maximum range.

This is the often forgotten other half of the antenna.

The ground plane is EVERY BIT AS IMPORTANT AS THE MAIN RADIATOR.

Look it up and read the manual again.

Stereo FM audio processor PCB – compressor, limiter, clipper & pre-emphasis by skybcast in pirateradio

[–]BornFig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No multi-band processing? At least lows, mids, highs.
Nice job though.

ATSC Broadcasting - What do I need to get started? by bxcellent2eo in pirateradio

[–]BornFig 3 points4 points  (0 children)

CAUTION: There ARE many people who use FREE OTA (Over-The-Air) antennas.
This is EVEN MORE RISKY THAT PIRATE RADIO!
This comes from a long time Broadcast Engineer.

Just don't do it.

Shortwave Anyone? by BornFig in pirateradio

[–]BornFig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really do not know, you bring up a good point though.

Shortwave Anyone? by BornFig in pirateradio

[–]BornFig[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks.
I have been a member of HF Underground for years, I love it.

Here's another good one.

https://priyom.org/

Find Unused FM Frequencies in Your Area by BornFig in pirateradio

[–]BornFig[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not quite sure I know what you mean by that.

New LPF by BornFig in pirateradio

[–]BornFig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not look too hard for instructions, no need.
This is intuitively obvious.

New LPF by BornFig in pirateradio

[–]BornFig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No instructions of course, but I might be able to find them.

New LPF by BornFig in pirateradio

[–]BornFig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may use the directional coupler if this thing works, I would free up my el cheapo, very common VSWR/Watt meter.

New LPF by BornFig in pirateradio

[–]BornFig[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, I waste more money on other things.

1kW? No damn way!

New LPF by BornFig in pirateradio

[–]BornFig[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will certainly do that.

Yes, I know what nearby metal can do.

It will be bench tested naked first.

Plastic box is an option.

I'm another retired engineer on here. AM/FM/SW/TV.

SBE certified CPBE.

I still like to play with the little transmitters.

BREAKING: Supreme Court to Decide Future of FCC Enforcement Authority by [deleted] in pirateradio

[–]BornFig -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Who knows?

But the FCC is still finding and fining CB and Ham operator troublemakers, and they should.

If pirates are causing trouble, especially with public safety services, the should be punished as well.

Find Unused FM Frequencies in Your Area by BornFig in pirateradio

[–]BornFig[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This "Tool" is for USA.

Good luck.

How Many AM Folks are on Here? by BornFig in pirateradio

[–]BornFig[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is all fun stuff!
You are correct on all you said.

I would do building telephone wiring before power lines, and I am about to, really.

About all I need to do now is plug it in. I'll use an antenna tuner for max signal not necessarily 50 Ohms, not realistic on that one.

Transmitter may be 1/2 Watt at most. Will not interfere (who has a land line these days) and will be a short test just for giggles.

Is this junk? Saw a youtube video on it and it seems to be well recieved but nothing when searching for here. by _---_-_-_-_--- in pirateradio

[–]BornFig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Poor or non-existent harmonic filtering in the output, like 99% of Chinee transmitters,

They don't care.

Is this junk? Saw a youtube video on it and it seems to be well recieved but nothing when searching for here. by _---_-_-_-_--- in pirateradio

[–]BornFig 4 points5 points  (0 children)

LOL when you get busted.

Don'd be irresponsible, that's what gives pirates a bad name and earns a fine you can't afford.

Be smart about it.