Radio » electronics http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:50:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Your Own Pirate Radio station? http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-stations/your-own-pirate-radio-station http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-stations/your-own-pirate-radio-station#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:01:10 +0000 admin http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-stations/your-own-pirate-radio-station Pirate is an archaic term. I prefer micro-broadcaster.

Note, the information in this video is just that, information. I am not responsible for your actions or if you get fined by the FCC. Ramsey Electronics kits are NOT designed to break the law, so I suggest no modifications be made. If you’re just looking for something for your neighborhood, stick with Ramsey. Again, I am not responsible for your actions.

http://www.ramseyelectronics.com
I suggest the FM-25B Kit, as seen in this video. If you’re into AM, then I’d recommend the AM-25. I also own one of these and have been pleased with it. You must build it correctly for it to work.
You can also do a search on ebay for pre-built factory tested Ramsey kits.

To check for open frequencies in your area, use common sense, and the following link:
http://www.radio-locator.com
They have a tool that shows you unused frequencies usually someone with an in car mp3 transmitter will use. As long as your power is low, you can have a small radio station.

The radio station in this video (MiloFM) does NOT make it to 1 mile under normal conditions. It barely gets out of the antenna before fading out. I have done this intentionally to keep the station within legal limits.

The higher the antenna, the better the range for FM, pure and simple. In a flat area, like Nebraska, your station will travel farther. For AM, this does not matter. The more power you put out on AM, the farther it will go. Remember, there are limits to power. Do the research.

In summary, the main things you need to broadcast a radio station are:
A transmitter
An antenna designed for whichever band you choose
Audio source
Common sense.

Also… licensed radio stations have the rights, you do not. If you broadcast on their frequencies, they can, and will come and get you and chop your balls off (not kidding :D )

If you still want more information, I found an excellent article here:
http://www.littleradio.com/entry/how_to_start_your_own_pirate_radio_station/

Here is the antenna I use:
http://www.fmdxantenna.com/proddetail.php?prod=14tun

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]]> http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-stations/your-own-pirate-radio-station/feed 25 How a Radio Station Works : Radio DJ Responsibilities: Taking Live Phone Calls http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-dj-responsibilities-taking-live-phone-calls http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-dj-responsibilities-taking-live-phone-calls#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:52:12 +0000 admin http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-dj-responsibilities-taking-live-phone-calls Radio disc jockeys should always let callers know when they will be on the air. Learn to take on-air phone calls in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.

Expert: Eric Nash
Bio: Eric Nash has volunteered with WXOJ Valley Free Radio, a Pacifica Radio Network affiliate station in Florence, Mass., working extensively with the technical and equipment aspects of broadcasting.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

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]]> http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-dj-responsibilities-taking-live-phone-calls/feed 25 Zenith H724Z AM/FM Tube Radio Restoration and Sound http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/fm-radio/zenith-h724z-amfm-tube-radio-restoration-and-sound http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/fm-radio/zenith-h724z-amfm-tube-radio-restoration-and-sound#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:44:41 +0000 admin http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/fm-radio/zenith-h724z-amfm-tube-radio-restoration-and-sound Audio is recorded off the air with a mic into computer sound card, tuning slowly across the FM and AM bands from low to high.

This is a 1950’s Zenith Tube radio. It is a Superheterodyne with two IF (intermediate frequency stage’s). It has 7 tube, an RF preamp tube, a oscillator/mixer tube, two IF amp tubes, limiter tube (for FM only), a discriminator/detector/preamp tube and Audio amp final.

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]]> http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/fm-radio/zenith-h724z-amfm-tube-radio-restoration-and-sound/feed 2 How a Radio Station Works : Radio DJ Turntable Technique http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-dj-turntable-technique http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-dj-turntable-technique#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:23:20 +0000 admin http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-dj-turntable-technique Radio disc jockeys use the turntable cue function to pause an album at the beginning of a song. Learn how to use a radio station turntable in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.

Expert: Eric Nash
Bio: Eric Nash has volunteered with WXOJ Valley Free Radio, a Pacifica Radio Network affiliate station in Florence, Mass., working extensively with the technical and equipment aspects of broadcasting.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

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]]> http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-dj-turntable-technique/feed 4 How to Make a Foxhole Radio http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radios/how-to-make-a-foxhole-radio http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radios/how-to-make-a-foxhole-radio#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:47:32 +0000 admin http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radios/how-to-make-a-foxhole-radio During World War II, GIs in the field built really amazing simple radios to listen too. These were made with materials that they could get their hands on and were small enough to carry around in a big pocket. You can modify this design if you want to set it up so that it’s tuneable too! To see all the plans, go to makezine dot com slash podcast!

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]]> http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radios/how-to-make-a-foxhole-radio/feed 25 Internet Radio In Your Car http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/internet-radio/internet-radio-in-your-car http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/internet-radio/internet-radio-in-your-car#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:14:12 +0000 admin http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/internet-radio/internet-radio-in-your-car Using Ford’s Sync system and a internet capable smart phone, getting internet radio into your car is a piece of cake. What will the RIAA think of this?

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]]> http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/internet-radio/internet-radio-in-your-car/feed 10 How a Radio Station Works : Radio Station Equipment: Secondary Mixer http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-stations/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-station-equipment-secondary-mixer http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-stations/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-station-equipment-secondary-mixer#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:31:06 +0000 admin http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-stations/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-station-equipment-secondary-mixer At radio stations, the secondary mixer allows disc jockeys to equalize broadcasts. Learn to use a secondary mixer in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.

Expert: Eric Nash
Bio: Eric Nash has volunteered with WXOJ Valley Free Radio, a Pacifica Radio Network affiliate station in Florence, Mass., working extensively with the technical and equipment aspects of broadcasting.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

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]]> http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-stations/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-station-equipment-secondary-mixer/feed 7 How a Radio Station Works : Radio Station Equipment: On-Air Mixing Board http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-station-equipment-on-air-mixing-board http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-station-equipment-on-air-mixing-board#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:26:17 +0000 admin http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-station-equipment-on-air-mixing-board The radio mixing board channels all of the broadcast signals. Learn how to use an on-air mixing board in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.

Expert: Eric Nash
Bio: Eric Nash has volunteered with WXOJ Valley Free Radio, a Pacifica Radio Network affiliate station in Florence, Mass., working extensively with the technical and equipment aspects of broadcasting.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

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]]> http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-station-equipment-on-air-mixing-board/feed 6 How a Radio Station Works : Radio Station Equipment: On-Air Mixing Board http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-station-equipment-on-air-mixing-board-2 http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-station-equipment-on-air-mixing-board-2#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:26:17 +0000 admin http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-station-equipment-on-air-mixing-board-2 The radio mixing board channels all of the broadcast signals. Learn how to use an on-air mixing board in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.

Expert: Eric Nash
Bio: Eric Nash has volunteered with WXOJ Valley Free Radio, a Pacifica Radio Network affiliate station in Florence, Mass., working extensively with the technical and equipment aspects of broadcasting.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

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]]> http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-station-equipment-on-air-mixing-board-2/feed 6 How a Radio Station Works : Radio Station Equipment http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-station-equipment http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-station-equipment#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:21:12 +0000 admin http://www.radionigeriaonlinestore.com/radio-station/how-a-radio-station-works-radio-station-equipment The mixing board is the main component of any radio broadcast. Learn about the equipment needed to run a radio station in this free radio station overview from an experienced radio technician.

Expert: Eric Nash
Bio: Eric Nash has volunteered with WXOJ Valley Free Radio, a Pacifica Radio Network affiliate station in Florence, Mass., working extensively with the technical and equipment aspects of broadcasting.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

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