How to Build A 10 Watt FM Broadcast Transmitter & Station

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  • @natelong6582
    @natelong6582 7 лет назад +16

    This is why I love youtube. Back in the early 90s I really had to search our books and people to teach me this stuff. Now it's all conveniently put into one video. What a cool guy!

  • @nikolaos9906
    @nikolaos9906 6 лет назад +1

    Very good explanation i am 66 when i was 30 years old i built a transmitter with smaller power. it was much easier , thank you greetings from Frankfurt

  • @48alfaone
    @48alfaone 12 лет назад

    In the 1990's I was "R. Scott Communications". I built & sold 100's of Low-Power FM Broadcast Transmitters (mono & stereo, 5-25 watts) plus RF Amps. It was so cool to see these micro stations popping up all over the U.S. & Canada! I am pleased to see Stephen is still at it....also Wavemach Comm of Canada. Rock On Brothers!! (PS: Maybe I should go back on the Air....I still have a 25 Watt Unit...haha! Thanks for posting this video!

  • @landpirate1968
    @landpirate1968 9 лет назад +3

    Love what you guys have been doing. The average enthusiast who wants to get into micro broadcasting often needs a hand with some of the technical aspects. You've been a blessing to all of us in pirate radio land by providing equipment and tutorials. Keep up the good work, and a big "thank you" from free speech proponents and micro broadcasters everywhere!

  • @_pilly
    @_pilly 11 лет назад +2

    Man, this looks like a ton of fun to do. Love that you guys are into Aphex Twin as well. Peace

  • @CBKillas
    @CBKillas 12 лет назад +2

    Cool video! Just finished a 250w FM amp for the 15w trans. It worked, well, TOO good. Now for the license,, ha. ;) The homebrew antenna handles everything at 1.1...Take Care, keep up the good work!

    • @rnelson299
      @rnelson299 3 года назад +1

      Dad: Why is the FCC here?
      Son: Uhhhhh

    • @CBKillas
      @CBKillas 3 года назад

      @@rnelson299 And still, to this day, all these years later. STILL NO F.C.C.. They don't care about this BS.

  • @WombatHide
    @WombatHide 12 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for taking the time to document this so others can learn from it im sure all watching appreciate your effort!

  • @sugminbajstolle
    @sugminbajstolle 11 лет назад

    This should be named: How to bypass youtubes spam filter by naming our commercials differently :)

  • @EMAHGERD
    @EMAHGERD 12 лет назад +1

    OMG in dying here!! Great Video and Taste of Musik RDJ for Life!

  • @chrishenniker5944
    @chrishenniker5944 7 лет назад

    The best application for the transmitter shown in this video is a pub that does live gigs, as it helps get punters through the door while acting as a showcase for new talent and as a common courtesy for the fans who can't come to see their favourite bands because they're sick or working.

  • @cappnzak
    @cappnzak 11 лет назад +2

    Thanks man.Very interesting.Much appreciate you making the effort.. Cap.

  • @momi5656
    @momi5656 4 года назад +1

    I love you Mr Stephen Dunifer :-)

  • @evilgoodness1
    @evilgoodness1 12 лет назад

    the aphex twin song is a really really nice touch.

  • @purplemutantas
    @purplemutantas 11 лет назад

    It's an MFJ-259B. On VHF it covers up to 170 MHz. So it will cover the FM broadcast band. Not the cheapest thing around; but it's an excellent piece of test equipment. Worth every penny I payed for it.
    You can always boost the power of the transmitter, but more power is not a substitute for a crappy antenna. 10 watts and a good antenna should be fine. On 2 meter FM I can reach a guy 6.5 miles away using only 5 watts. It works because we both have good antennas.

  • @JezzMan
    @JezzMan 11 лет назад

    oh and the antenna was tuned to my frquency (93.9 MHz) - it had two plates which had to be aligned at the bottom , I forget now where I got the antenna from but it was great - you could tune it using a SWR meter no problems but that was a bit "hit and miss" trial and error but there was a machine which would help i think it was "veronica kits" or something the guy tuned it all for me - top fella :)

  • @RosssRoyce
    @RosssRoyce 12 лет назад +1

    GREAT video!! Thank you!

  • @dazaro3
    @dazaro3 13 лет назад

    Very good video ,well done.

  • @984francis
    @984francis 11 лет назад

    For some reason the "Like" button is not responding so here is my "like".

  • @alexmihai22
    @alexmihai22 9 лет назад +8

    Can you provide schematics? I would like to study how it is made and how works.

  • @lukak.3532
    @lukak.3532 9 лет назад +9

    Finaly, now i can finish my number station.

  • @joew4337
    @joew4337 10 лет назад

    Nice video, thanks for sharing!

  • @abdurrajjakbinbadar6726
    @abdurrajjakbinbadar6726 8 лет назад

    THIS IS MY BEST CHOISE THANK YOU SIR

  • @R3L7EX
    @R3L7EX 12 лет назад +1

    Intresting Video, thanks for sharing......

  • @hllyelectronics
    @hllyelectronics 12 лет назад

    It is a good video, need more detail about the transmitter, I think RF DIY is still a little complex for someone

  • @purplemutantas
    @purplemutantas 11 лет назад

    It depends on a number of factors. One factor is your antenna. A good antenna makes a difference. Ham radio operators can get some pretty impressive distances on VHF FM using low power. It all comes down to the antennas. Dipoles are fine antennas. On the 2 meter ham band J poles are pretty popular. An FM broadcast J pole would be simple enough. Just make sure the antenna is properly tuned so you don't damage the transmitter. I have an MFJ antenna analyzer I use for my ham antennas. (continued)

  • @BobHolowenko
    @BobHolowenko 12 лет назад

    Excellent. I can see I was just being lazy, as I would have known that if I put in the time to look at the amplifier stage...Thank's for the quick reply.

  • @ISTCblog
    @ISTCblog 12 лет назад +1

    thanks its nice project, pls can you make more tutorials about this?..

  • @odingalion6439
    @odingalion6439 10 лет назад +3

    I really need one of your transmitters... i am in Jamaica.. need to talk with you!

  • @Roadkill724
    @Roadkill724 12 лет назад +1

    Thanks for posting this video! I would love to set up a radio station, but always thought it would be very difficult and expensive. After watching your video, and viewing your website, it seems it may be a reality. What size transmitters do average radio stations use? Thanks again for the video.

  • @NELSONTHEBEST100
    @NELSONTHEBEST100 11 лет назад

    Hello again, friend! I need to do both corrections, on my ("poor") English: when I´ve told "VCO was DEVICING...", I was meaning "DERIVING", and when I told "AN very small frequency error...", I was meaning "A very...". Sorry, I´ve just remembered them, few minutes ago...

  • @BobHolowenko
    @BobHolowenko 12 лет назад

    The problem is that it was weeks ago that I put it together - minus the final + copper. I didn't finish it and power it until last week and when I did the final got instantly hot and the LED came on for a few seconds then faded to nothing. There was no mod on the carrier freq ether. The soldering portion of this was super easy, however there was some differences in what was in the directions, on the silkscreen, and on the parts sheet (with components taped to it). I can't remember specifically.

  • @kevoice
    @kevoice 8 лет назад +24

    This could also be titled "How To Meet A Real FCC Employee Within 24 Hours"

    • @Donatillo1961
      @Donatillo1961 8 лет назад +1

      cool

    • @Benjamin-qf9gg
      @Benjamin-qf9gg 8 лет назад

      +kevoice lol

    • @Benjamin-qf9gg
      @Benjamin-qf9gg 8 лет назад +3

      +kevoice We constructed a simple fm transmitter for a lab at my university. All I could think about was the FCC techs seeing twenty different signals at the same frequency pop up simultaneously on their S.A.

    • @ThomasGenzardi
      @ThomasGenzardi 8 лет назад +2

      "How To Meet A Real FCC Employee Within 24 Hours" and than poke him/her in the eye.

    • @v8hotrodlincoln
      @v8hotrodlincoln 7 лет назад

      kevoice I run all NRG kit built transmitter stereo encoder and I also run 15O watt power Amplifier attenuated down to about 4O watts I also built and designed my own copper J-pole antenna usually used for 2 meter amateur radio I lengthened my elements just enough to make my antenna resonant at 1O7.3 MHz 1O7.3 FM THE PIRATE ... I run all silver soldered tinned rf coils in my low pass filters one on my exciter or transmitter another LPF on the PA. I have a flat match with all forward Wattage covering over 15 solid miles in stereo and very clean... no distortion I also run two dbx-163 compressors limiters.. to keep my audio at an even tempered level...

  • @yoni1999
    @yoni1999 11 лет назад +1

    thank you for sharing. what frequency are your carrier and signal working at.sir?

  • @antonispsomas7210
    @antonispsomas7210 9 лет назад

    very good video

  • @choppergirl
    @choppergirl 12 лет назад

    Really, what you need to design is a simple AM transmitter that can be built in prison, from AM radio parts. Its been done before by inmates, not hard to do. I wanted to set up a pirate radio station in prison but didn't have my own AM radio to butcher for parts, as I never got shuffled around to one where you could buy it on the store. I suppose I could of bought one second hand but I was thinking more along the lines of a simpler spark gap transmitter, and also, um, just surviving day to day.

  • @danksmokaz
    @danksmokaz 10 лет назад +1

    Way awesome..good skills sw fun hehe

  • @bekeylansana5626
    @bekeylansana5626 10 лет назад

    i really need one of your transmitters

  • @intokable029
    @intokable029 12 лет назад +2

    I was wondering where can I get everything, I know it comes in a package but I want to know where... Thank you

  • @Gunbudder
    @Gunbudder 11 лет назад

    Pretty sure PRX uses a clip of this video in one of their promo sound clips on the radio.

  • @DrDoucheWizard
    @DrDoucheWizard 12 лет назад

    Hmmm not sure what it was. But the only way I could get on was through a proxy. Great job btw

  • @momi5656
    @momi5656 7 лет назад +1

    realy i love you :-)

  • @MikeHudsontek
    @MikeHudsontek 11 лет назад

    Hey nice workshop and info. What is the music at the beginning?

  • @Project23D
    @Project23D 10 лет назад +1

    Some questions on here can really have text book answers. Stop being being lazy and do some reading before asking a question. With a little reading, you'll get your answer much faster than anyone can reply.

  • @RobertLogic
    @RobertLogic 12 лет назад

    Apex Twin - Bouncing Ball? Haven't heard that in FOREVER.

  • @MrESKEEND
    @MrESKEEND 9 лет назад +1

    Wooow... i like this proyect, please how where I get it and how much $$$, thank you

  • @BobHolowenko
    @BobHolowenko 12 лет назад

    Are there any plans to create a variable-wattage transmitter? It would be nice to go from 1/2W, 2W, 5W, to 10W on the fly as needed. Does this unit provide stereo with pilot? Also, it would be nice to have the ability to inject RDS or other subcarriers into the chip before the RF output.

  • @BobHolowenko
    @BobHolowenko 12 лет назад

    Find a commercial UHF mobile/base radio and use that. You could get upto 25watts on something like that, however you should know that audio quality will take a hit because these only run at 12.5khz whereas FM broadcast is 75khz...

  • @obiterdictum3
    @obiterdictum3 4 года назад +2

    where can i get a 7-10 watt radio transmitter ? thanks --

  • @morseman4
    @morseman4 12 лет назад

    well done thanks for the video,i once had a transmitter that put out some 150watts and a big 15 element long boom wide spaced yagi,but as i was going through my ham radio licences i was always a bit worried about using it,ended up swapping it for a ham radio.dont u guys get lots of hassel from the fcc(offcom in the uk),using pirate cb was bad anuff,.
    kev

  • @mohammadalfauomey3443
    @mohammadalfauomey3443 6 лет назад +1

    What about the circuit diagram?
    Thanks .

  • @cceponline
    @cceponline 8 лет назад +1

    Ok and pr how would you send me a complete 10 watt antenna and cable transmitter equipment here for rio de janeiro brazil?

  • @justinouellette1366
    @justinouellette1366 11 лет назад +1

    Re: 6watt rev 2
    How stable would you say said circuit is? I'm new to the game, I've built but one transmitter to date and got it working but found that the capacitance was easily swayed any movement would knock it out of tune. PLL does interest me, but I think it may be a tad too advanced for me as of yet.

  • @e7sasjded
    @e7sasjded 12 лет назад

    I can see that you did not use free air coils or one time only , how you achieved and adjusted the frequency so easily without a lot of coils as usual ?

  • @alexpmK3
    @alexpmK3 9 лет назад

    In london, its about getting a secret studio link to the Xmitter site.

  • @pol1on1
    @pol1on1 10 лет назад +4

    hi
    i watched your 10watt FM transmitter i like it.
    but i need to ask you if your town/city has a powerful station and you tried to transmit on the same frequency how far would you hear your music ??
    iam asking because at work the young guys listen to crappy boy band song and i would like to over power them into some nice ACDC!! but then i don't to get into trouble so only about 150feet would do nice to over power them and not disturb other people.

    • @corvey
      @corvey 10 лет назад +5

      The FCC would come knocking on your door...

    • @artpunk444
      @artpunk444 7 лет назад

      Actually depends on how far you're away from the transmitter and how strong their signal is (and of course yours). Let's say you've got a 10w transmitter, then you'll probably not be able to kick off a professional 50kW station, even if it's 40km away from your transmitter.

    • @FeralFoxDX
      @FeralFoxDX 7 лет назад

      This is illegal. You can get in huge trouble for doing that.

    • @BitsofSkin
      @BitsofSkin 6 лет назад

      And?

    • @SuperBorg1
      @SuperBorg1 6 лет назад

      Blocking another station is the quickest way to get the FCCs attention. The owner of that station will track you down for the FCC.

  • @Marcoflautista
    @Marcoflautista 9 лет назад

    Bom Dia
    Qual o valor do kit de eletrônica que você mostra.

  • @BobHolowenko
    @BobHolowenko 12 лет назад

    Is it possible to get a link to the schematic? How would I disable the pre-emphasis. I am interested in this unit. I may just buy the kit then replace the dip-switches with a micro-controller (arduino or something similar) so that I can change the freq quickly if needed and have the freq on an LCD. Also, can you recommend a el-cheapo deviation monitor? Does this unit have anything to control over deviation, or is it up to the user to run a limiter?

  • @ArcAiN6
    @ArcAiN6 8 лет назад +1

    The "howto" section of your site is a blank PhP page :(
    Well.. it's not exactly blank, however, it cuts off after the tag.

  • @ThomasGenzardi
    @ThomasGenzardi 8 лет назад +1

    How about to restore freedom. In this great country!????

  • @PYE172
    @PYE172 12 лет назад +1

    i get abount 10 miles on my 1 watt ham radio . on low power . from on top of a wind mill

  • @justinelliott3529
    @justinelliott3529 2 года назад

    Would it be difficult to modify for the 2m ham band. It would just need ctcss tones added or am I way oversimplifying it. AC8LZ

  • @foureyedchick
    @foureyedchick 12 лет назад

    Is this a STABLE DRIFT-FREE transmitter?
    If you tune a radio to it's frequency, will it stay on that frequency and not drift off? Does it work
    equally well on the old-style ANALOG string-type radios as well as digital FM receivers?
    The tiny 2-transistor bug-type FM wireless mics always fall off the frequency and you lose the
    signal entirely.
    Also, do you need special FCC license to use this transmitter for home office or factory use?

  • @RiaRadioFMHD773
    @RiaRadioFMHD773 13 лет назад

    I really dislike PLL frequency control because I have had bad experiences with it on tuners, but do like that fact it helps with drift and stability. Do you use a BA1404 combo chip and a 19khz pilot crystal for stereo carrier?

  • @sweetgyy
    @sweetgyy 11 лет назад

    I rather hear that crazy train than that tacky little music you have here. I like your work man. I assembled a kit in early 90's , a "panaxis" kit at 1/2 watt but I think I like your kit better. I might want to get your kit in time , so let me know if you have any available.

  • @kevinhoney1385
    @kevinhoney1385 10 лет назад +1

    how much do you charge for complete kit?

  • @reyatireyatireyati7140
    @reyatireyatireyati7140 8 лет назад

    ITS PLL ,BUT YOU CAN MAKE IT WITH DIGITAL LCD IN ORDER TO READ THE OSCILLATED FREQUENCY...

  • @Thesundaybestpod
    @Thesundaybestpod 11 лет назад

    what range can u reach with this transmitter? is it possible to transmit across a whole city? what radius can it reach and how do u increase that aspect?

  • @JezzMan
    @JezzMan 11 лет назад

    sorrym this isn't my site but FYI I put a decent antenna on my rig after my dipole went kaput - basically mine had the standard output screw-on socket and I just screwed my (new) vertical antenna straight in, after checking that the cable soldering was perfect, firstly checked the TX on a dummy load to make sure it was ok, I used a normal Citizen's Band (27MHz) SWR meter to check the Standing Wave Ratio and it was good, about 1:1.15, I had a 7Watt rig but the antenna gave me like 14Watts e.r.p.

  • @Sco1t19
    @Sco1t19 11 лет назад

    if only we could use these in the UK :'(

  • @gambulgambula
    @gambulgambula 11 лет назад +1

    Hi
    I'm just asking, I have a15watt fm transmitter can I take the cable that going to the antenna and connect it to sound amplifier and then take the cable from the amplifier to the antenna so as to boost the signal over this15 watt?
    If not how can I increase the signal of the transmitter
    Please reply your opinion is appreciated

    • @ramieldeals
      @ramieldeals 11 лет назад +1

      I'm not an EC geek but to my understanding, the cable going to the antenna carries RF signal, not audio, hence the sound amplifier cannot process or amplify that signal. I tried this some time ago and it did not work. You will need an RF amplifier, not a sound amplifier.

    • @ManofCulture
      @ManofCulture 10 лет назад

      RF Amplifier will do the trick

    • @gambulgambula
      @gambulgambula 10 лет назад

      *****

    • @gambulgambula
      @gambulgambula 10 лет назад

      *****
      Thanks for your reply friend
      Send video demonstration of this if possible.
      It will be nice

    • @dilipacharya5118
      @dilipacharya5118 10 лет назад

      gambulgambula is very good ...dilipbhai india

  • @dellibbenews6695
    @dellibbenews6695 7 лет назад

    Hi. Agencies in the UK are using some kind of digital transmission radio equipment with a transmitter that is inserted into the top of peoples heads. Nanotechnology is also being used in conjunction which is fitted into ears and over eyes. Do you have an knowledge of this and how can it be tackled. Kind regards.

  • @oculto1234567
    @oculto1234567 8 лет назад +1

    Aphex Twin, niice

  • @nitishsharma4807
    @nitishsharma4807 11 лет назад +1

    hi bro i want open my fm station can you give me a idea

  • @j0hnny4rc4de
    @j0hnny4rc4de 9 лет назад +2

    I keep finding "buy this stuff" type videos, I'm looking for a true how to video with a parts list.

    • @jeffreyhamer3107
      @jeffreyhamer3107 8 лет назад +1

      dazaro3 has them, but you have to be prepared to work

  • @jorgerodriguezpatino5005
    @jorgerodriguezpatino5005 12 лет назад

    ta muy bueno el video pero traducido al español seria un poquito mejor .
    y donde puedo adquirir ese transmisor y cuanto cuesta.
    the video is very good but translated into Spanish would be a little better.
    and where I can buy that transmitter and how much it costs

  • @blisuart4092
    @blisuart4092 8 лет назад

    sir can help me....make the coding softwere PIC or Tiny all other...thank you

  • @DrDoucheWizard
    @DrDoucheWizard 12 лет назад

    Hi there
    I tried going to the website given and it seemed to be down. Am I still able to buy a kit?
    Thanks

  • @redyoshi1985
    @redyoshi1985 12 лет назад

    The Problem I have is Monetary as well, I can't just go buy a receiver, I can't afford one. But I am very good at making things and I have a lot of parts because I recycle Electronic boards from old TV's Stereos, etc.. I just need to find a decent Schematic and a parts listing. Then I could build Just about anything.. I also recently bought an Arduino Uno I wonder if that could be of any use. I m still trying to learn how to program it though.. I am just exploring this RF stuff it is learning

  • @SuperBorg1
    @SuperBorg1 6 лет назад

    just use a 1/2 watt transmitter on a clear channel and hide your antenna. The FCC will likely ignore you. 1/2 watt is plenty and probably wont cause interference.

  • @JafriNoor
    @JafriNoor 10 лет назад

    How can we increase the broadcasting range. What are the requirements to strengthen our signals for longer communication distances. Please help :)

    • @CaptainXD
      @CaptainXD 8 лет назад

      The best things to do to increase range are either get a more powerful amplifier, get a better antenna (if it's not already tuned to the frequency you would be broadcasting at), and arguably the most important thing is to put your antenna as high up as possible, which will allow the signal to go further.

  • @cocosloan3748
    @cocosloan3748 5 лет назад

    We have internet now TY!

  • @thatguy506
    @thatguy506 11 лет назад

    Also, should I use this in Toronto?

  • @thatguy506
    @thatguy506 11 лет назад

    I have a question, how would you find out how many people are listening to the station?

  • @Thumbz707
    @Thumbz707 10 лет назад

    Who's the intro song by? Sound like Aphex, but I don't remember hearing it before.

  • @TheCalinanNewsNgayon
    @TheCalinanNewsNgayon 12 лет назад +1

    Where we can contact you Sir?
    I want to build my own new fm radio in my country
    thank you Sir

  • @Haribel
    @Haribel 12 лет назад

    Hi, I'm pretty much interested about the low powered transmitter which is 10 watts. How much it cost?. I'm from the Philippines, I need this FM transmitters for my small community we don't any FM station in my place. waiting a reply tnx and more Power....

  • @hllyelectronics
    @hllyelectronics 12 лет назад

    czh 7watt can cover than 2miles if you can let the antenna in a high place

  • @BobHolowenko
    @BobHolowenko 12 лет назад

    Steven, I built one and it is not working - Can I send it to you to debug?
    Cheers,

  • @anonimescucutarescu6011
    @anonimescucutarescu6011 9 лет назад

    Can u please, make a video, I have one FM player mp3 for car`s radio, how can I put a microphone and change it for 9v battery and make a spy fm transmiter from it?

  • @kingbee1500
    @kingbee1500 11 лет назад +3

    Repeating what Jazz Man sez....NEVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES operate the transmitter without either a transmitting antenna or properly-configured resistive network of sufficient capacity ("Dummy Load") attached to the final RF output BEFORE turning it on!

    • @radiorob7543
      @radiorob7543 10 лет назад

      Correct. If the transmitter is on, and there is no "load" connected, you WILL eventually burn out the "final" transistor. Often, one of the most expensive parts.

  • @alexnds1
    @alexnds1 12 лет назад

    why not a crystal oscillar circuit, with a socket to swap out crystals? A PLL circuit is advanced method. also, is this a phase modulation circuit or a fm circuit? (phase modulation and fm modulation are very similar

  • @e7sasjded
    @e7sasjded 12 лет назад +1

    How i can make it 100w?

  • @markimus014
    @markimus014 12 лет назад

    How far does its signal travels?

  • @Okaseris
    @Okaseris 12 лет назад

    How can you make the chinesse czh 7watt fm broadcast to transmit more than 100meters...?

  • @samanddogs
    @samanddogs 12 лет назад

    can u put5 a link to your web site and will it work in nsw

  • @LCmusicBlog
    @LCmusicBlog 12 лет назад

    is that the tuss im hearing?

  • @zeljkoadzic1692
    @zeljkoadzic1692 5 лет назад

    Hi. How to buy only PCB?

  • @kycarsomelectronics6607
    @kycarsomelectronics6607 5 лет назад

    Parabéns

  • @kinsmenogburiejohn4436
    @kinsmenogburiejohn4436 8 лет назад

    i need to see the real circuit diagrams .....

  • @festa193
    @festa193 11 лет назад

    muito bom montei um pll com ba1404 ja esterio