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It's a transmitter not an audio Amp so there are no speakers. If you want to hear the audio going into the transmitter you will need to connect another mini jack socket to the audio input of the transmitter in parallel. Then you can plug your headphones into that. Hope that helps. :)

@@inspiresoundpro sorry sorry not a speaker my bad, a microphone like a condenser

Lol no problem. Yeah the idea is this transmitter is for a home radio studio transmitter. So you should use a little audio mixer. That way you can play music and talk on the mic. There are lots of fm transmitters on RUclips with a built in mic so this kind of transmitter is more rare. This one is more fun if you use an audio mixer or computer output.

I'm not sure. Never tried it on Mac but if you can get Winamp to work on Mac then yes I'm pretty sure it will work the same.

Thanks, will check it out

It's always hard to know without seeing what you are doing but if you have Winamp running with all the correct info it should work fine. I have found sometimes that you need to include a station name which I just put as the letter A then it works but there can be a number of things like maybe your internet is wifi and not fiber etc that sometimes causes problems. It's hard to know like I said without actually seeing what you are doing. Do you get a connection but it doesn't send audio or does it not connect at all?

@@inspiresoundpro why was my post deleted ?

Lol I would never do a thing like that. These videos are entirely for educational and entertainment purposes only :)

Lol well spotted. I was wondering how long it would be before someone asked that. Yes its an AI face swap. I wasn't too keen to show my face on camera so I did a basic face swap. It's not perfect I know but it's not bad for free open source AI. It took a bit of experimentation until I got it to look mostly right. Hopefully it will improve like most AI till it's as good as some of the stuff being used in the movies like Mission Impossible lol 😂. So well spotted you have a good eye for it. Cheers.

Thanks. No this has been chatted about a lot. If you scroll down the chat you will see mostly that although some people like using a balun it is not necessary. But I think this argument/discussion will never end lol.

Hi. I am not an expert in digital transmitters but my understanding is that whether analogue or digital, the antenna is only affected by the transmitter frequency and power output. What the signal carries, whether analogue or digital really does not impact on the antenna choice or use but I stand to be corrected. That's unfortunately not my area of expertise. Cheers.

@inspiresoundpro I'm planning of putting a 120 ft tall self supporting steel lattice tower on a 1000 ft tall hill in austria. After watching your video I think I will use a dominator antenna instead of the standard dipole array, in conjunction with a 3kW ERP IBOC transmitter to get about 40 km (25 mi) of good sounding stereo FM and HD-Radio reach. Because heavy thunderstorms aren't unusual in my region and the tower will be in a exposed position, lighting are probably going to strike the top mounted antenna quite regularly. Where should I mount the lighting arrester? Directly after the antenna, down at ground level of the tower, or in the transmitter building? Also I'm not shure which transmitter brand I should purchase. Should a get a Nautel, a Broadcast Electronics, Gates, etc.? Which manufacturer would be a reliable choice?

@@user-munm I unfortunately can't recommend any specific manufacturers. It takes a lot of research to make that sort of decision. I would think it would be best to speak to a professional broadcast installer about a system like that. There should be a few of them that you can speak to in your country. They would have the best insight into the best choice and the complete set up. There are also a lot more things to consider than just the equipment. so they would be the best to speak to.

I understand that broadcast bands are limited so most countries would justify their control as a way to make the airwaves fair and balanced but whether you see that happening in that way I guess is very subjective. What I wish is that more countries would take the types of ideas like New Zealand have where some frequencies are made for low power broadcasters to work without a license. That way even though the bigger corporations might control the airwaves, at least some space is made for the public. Thanks for your comment. Cheers.

Have you tried techspot.com ? Just Google Winamp download and scroll to techspot link on Google . The link seems to be clean and the download seems good.

Thank you for your kind words. Always nice to be appreciated. :) Glad you enjoyed the video Cheers.

Most people would not share that kind of info. Thanks for sharing. Always interesting to see what people got up to. Cheers.

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video :) Cheers

Thank you so much :) Have you tried watching my transmitter circuit video? It's small and easy to build and will broadcast to your whole house.

Thanks yeah there are a lot of better transmitters but the idea was to have the easiest to assemble and cheapest transmitter possible for a fun build that you also would normally not need a license to operate. So yes there are lots of ways to improve the transmitter and that's what is part of what people can learn but as far as fun easy and cheap this one works great. Thanks for your input. Cheers.

@@inspiresoundpro no problem, I am licensed but got stuck in the pirate band piece. maybe another nice tip (Google) SDR Twente. allow the audio and just press the button: MAX IN for the rest it is simple you can choose what you listen to (there is both licensed and pirate to listen to)👍

Hi all the parts are listed in the beginning of the video. Cheers.

You are very welcome. Thank you for the nice words :) Its always nice to be appreciated. Have an awesome day.

Hi. You will need either software that can mix music or at least to audio players like two cell phone to be your music source. Then you need to be able to record the radio link so you will need an audio recorder like Audacity. It can be tricky to wire it all up. One of the best ways to do it is to use what you would put together for an audio streaming station. A lot of it is free like Winamp, Radio Dj Software and Virtual cables but you might need some help to set it all up. It can get a bit tricky so it helps to have someone who knows their way around audio software setups. Try watching a few of my streaming radio videos. Those can help you get set up with something similar to a radio studio. Then you will need to edit it all down to a nice short demo with software like Audacity. I have a "early access" radio presenter course starting soon that might help you on your journey. Best of luck. Cheers.

Hey that's great news! Well done. I would need to know what signal strength and footprint you have been approved for as well as what region or country. If you don't want to post the info here you can email me at inspiresoundchannel@gmail.com

Thank you so much. Its always nice to get compliments. Its does give me a boost to keep going. Sometimes there are too many nasty comments that make it a bit disheartening but your comment has made my day. Thanks so much :)

Yeah I have been thinking about building a receiver. The receiver preamp is also a great idea. The only problem is that most receiver preamps create a lot of extra noise. A really good one can be expensive. I will work on the FM receiver though. Thanks for your input. Cheers. :)

@@inspiresoundpro Would be great if you can make a design with common transistors, tried to make one from a schematic from electroschmatics all I could hear was static and it would never tune. Rally a big fan of this video

Hi. I don't do I stallations anymore. I have built complete radio stations but now I just teach people about radio and broadcasting. It is important to use a good company to install your radio station to make sure you are compliant with broadcast laws of your country and get good value for your equipment and installation. Best of luck and do your research before paying anyone for the installation. Cheers.

I like the idea of a video transmitter too. It is much more complicated though because the signal needs a multiplexer that makes it a lot more difficult. I will keep it in mind for the future but I will have to see how to make a bit more basic. Thanks for the sub :) and thanks for your comment .Cheers.

@@inspiresoundpro I understand, perhaps I'll give it a try myself :D Where did you actually gain your knowledge about electronics? Gonna stay up to date about your uploads :)

The lightning arrestor should be used no matter what antenna you use. Although there are antennas that handle lightning better than others you should always use a lightning arrestor.

While your swearing and cursing is a bit lame when you can just ask a question I am willing to help. This is one of the few RUclips channels that actually answers questions.

It depends on your country's laws. Many countries allow low power transmitters like iPhone transmitters and car FM transmitters but like I said it depends on your country. Also the range and power output also varies from country to country. In the USA for example according to Google " Unlicensed operation on the AM and FM radio broadcast bands is permitted for some extremely low powered devices covered under Part 15 of the FCC's rules. On FM frequencies, these devices are limited to an effective service range of approximately 200 feet (61 meters)." That would work for most peoples houses. But be sure to find out what the laws allow in your country.

Maybe 200 feet to a handle held radio

The best is to ask the person selling the transmitter. They should know if it is FCC compliant or FCC certified.

Sad to hear about Norwalk. The original Dominator was fantastic. Yeah I love making antennas out of all sorts of bits and pieces. I have been working on a design for a quarter wavelength antenna as well. I will put that out when it's ready. Thanks for your input. Always nice to hear about other peoples experiences. Cheers :)

Thank you :) Glad you like it.

My friend, can you download the file and tell us the information?

I'm not sure what you mean. What file do you want to download?

Hi.Thanks for your comment. While I enjoy the input from viewers you might want to tone down on the "misguided" and everything "wrong" vibe. This is not a university channel for antenna studies. It is a channel for mostly newcomers to radio. While your comment is technically correct, it misses the point that the effective radiated power is in effect amplified because of the concentration of the signal along a horizontal plane resulting in a stronger signal in the broadcast footprint. So please try take a deep breath and try be a bit less attacking in your comments. Viewers can learn a lot from the comments in the videos but the added info doesn't need to be aggressive. And by ending off with "respectfully" you are just showing that you are in fact being disrespectful.

You are welcome :)

Hi. Thanks for your comment. I don't sell transmitters. I just help people to learn about radio broadcasting equipment and radio presenting. There are many professional transmitter companies online. They should be able to help you.

Hi. Yeah sure. It all comes down to the half and quarter wavelength at 99.7 Mhz. Using the online calculator the quarter wavelength is 75.174 cm and half wave length is 150.348 cm. So the distance between the two antennas is 150.348 cm measured from top of the lower antenna radial and the bottom of the antenna radial above it. The measurements on the cables will be multiples of the half wave and quarter wavelength. I hope the makes sense. Cheers.

Thank you for the interesting information. I would like to know whether DePaul 2 or 3 Depi can withstand a power of 800 hundred watts. Thank you.

Hi. The power rating will depend on the quality of antennas you buy. You should also make sure that the harness is rated for that power as well. The place that sells the antennas often will sell the harness too so they should be able to tell you if the package is rated for that amount of power. Cheers.

Update I got ahold of a username and password from get stream hosting but they don't work on the Icecast link

When you log into your account you need to check that the streaming is turned on and that you have filled in all the details on your Winamp streamer. If all is done right the streaming should work.

No with a lightning arrestor all the electrical discharge goes straight into the ground if it is installed correctly. If you are still getting damage to equipment after stalling a lightning arrestor then you should check if the installation has been done correctly.

@@inspiresoundpro Arrestors only work when the voltage becomes above a certain threshold level, so that normal (wanted) operational signals do not trigger the arrestor. Equipment will therefore face a higher voltage, although for a very short period. If an electrical discharge from i.e. the center conductor goes straight into the ground, something is wrong. The path to earth for a center conductor has to be triggered first.

And a lot of the ones have a disc inside that blows you have to replace it or you no longer have a connection to your antenna ! Found this out with. Johnson Viking years ago .

Thank you for your comment.

Yes this is a long standing problem with Winamp. Check out this short video I have about solving it ruclips.net/user/shortsSRARZ7nOJaU?feature=share

Thank you for your comment. It really helps beginners to see this kind of information shared. You are right this circuit will drift and a PLL circuit is better. That said I completely disagree that this is not a great circuit. This circuit was not intended to be broadcast quality or anything close to it. This circuit is a cheap easy fun circuit to build that gives learners an Immediate experience with FM circuits. In fact one of the best ways to learn about drift is to experience it. This is a learning circuit and it's a great one at that. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's of great benefit to the viewers. Cheers.

The video shows you exactly how to download as mp3 or mp4 video.

The links were removed because they change so quickly. As soon as products are sold the link address changes so unfortunately its not practicle to keep the links.

@@inspiresoundpro thanks!

Seems it's funny comment day xp I forgot to mention you need a roof too. LOL 😂

Lol red flag!!! Lock him up he spelled a word wrong. Yeah this whole video must be a fake. There is no such thing as a dipole antenna if there is an incorrect spelling.

I agree with A for the cool factor but I think an F for assembly is a bit harsh considering that there is no printed circuit board. I would say a good C+ to B considering what it's made from. Cheers :)

@@inspiresoundpro Someone did a great job with the design and initiative. Can't take anything away for that. It's the solder and wax that gets the F. Just my opinion though At least he built one. I just watched. Still a good video.

@@Slugg-O Agreed especially about the wax but I have seen much worse soldering on RUclips so I still give it at least a C. :)

That depends on the laws of your country. Many of these low power devices fall into similar categories as FM devices they can buy such as car FM transmitters and mobile device transmitters. Each country has their own laws regarding this so I always try advise people to know the laws of their country first. I don't give legal advice and this is not legal advice. That is why there is a disclaimer both in the video and the description.

Thank you. I always enjoy it when people get value from my videos. I am working on putting together a complete training course for radio presenter which many of my viewers want but it does take a lot of time and work to complete.But hopefully it will be available eventually for new young presenters to use. There is so much radio broadcasting information that people just can't access because those who know it don't want so share it. I hope to change that. Thanks so much. I hope you do well with your broadcasting studies. Cheers :)

@@inspiresoundpro thank YOU 🙏🏾 this really helped with my projects i have to submit and i would love to be in your course as extra knowledge on top of my qualification

Yes this design has been around for ages. I built my first one back in the 1980's. Its such a great starter circuit that you can learn so much from. Not only do you get to learn basic electronics but you end up with a functional and totally fun transmitter that is just hours of pleasure to use. For the new radio presenters, as so many of my viewers are, this can be perfect for having their friends and family in their house listen to their first radio shows. I have built so many of these over the years that I don't know what I enjoy most, building it or playing with it. So much fun. I hope you decide to build another one again. Cheers :)

Thanks for your input on the cables. Always appreciated. I have had a few people talk about Lmr cables. They are great and solve a lot of problems. In many cases though the cost for small operators is not worth it. For a small community radio station simply turning up the transmitter power fixes any losses and the installation is simple enough with most setups being less than a thousand watts. Many as low as 100 watts. So they don't really see the value in it. On big professional set ups yeah its almost a no brainer. But for a station using a 250 watt transmitter into a two stack antenna set up 30 meters up needing only an erp of 200 watts its not even on their list to have LMR cables. But it's always good for new people to learn about the cable options. Cheers :)