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7th Mar 2006, 3:53 pm | #1 |
Pentode
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Fab fm modulator gadgets for buttons
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7th Mar 2006, 4:08 pm | #2 |
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Re: Fab fm modulator gadgets for buttons
Looks good, except 50mA power consumption seems a bit steep for 2 AAA batteries. My Linex (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LINEX-WIRELESS...QQcmdZViewItem) probably has the same chip and I imagine has similar power consumption, but it uses 3 AAs.
These things are certainly getting cheaper. I may buy another soon just to plug into the back of a computer. Best regards, Paul |
7th Mar 2006, 5:33 pm | #3 |
Octode
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Re: Fab fm modulator gadgets for buttons
Hi Paul,
What sort of range have these beasties got? They look pretty good. Regards Lee
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7th Mar 2006, 7:18 pm | #4 |
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Monmouthshire,on South Wales border
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Re: Fab fm modulator gadgets for buttons
I bought a few of these,although worked reasonably well,the battery,(2 aaa cells) last just minuites,before packing up for good.The display is rubbish when working,Ive had to bin them,not worth the hassle!
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7th Mar 2006, 7:29 pm | #5 | |
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Re: Fab fm modulator gadgets for buttons
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"The Purchaser warrants that it shall comply in all material respects with all applicable Laws, Regulations or Codes of Conduct Practice (whether statutory or otherwise) of the UK and that all licences permissions all concerns required for using of the Product have been obtained and are in full force and effect. Additionally ADD-ONS WORLD Ltd self certify that the Linex FM Transmitter is not CE complaint. If we have reason to believe that you intend to operate the device in an area where the 1949 Wireless & Telegraphy Act applies, we will not sell you one." http://www.addonsworld.co.uk/ebay/au/spacer.gif |
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8th Mar 2006, 1:21 am | #6 |
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Re: Fab fm modulator gadgets for buttons
I believe it's illegal to operate one of these, not to buy or own them. The only transmitting equipment which I believe it's illegal to *own* is UHF TV retransmitters, thanks to legislation introduced in a panic in the 80s
My Linex just gets from the hifi at one downstairs corner of the house to the loft mounted aerial which the hifi uses I've used a portable radio to check coverage around the house and it's inaudible a couple of houses either side, and I imagine pretty weak for my immediate neighbours. I of course take care to use a frequency which is clear in my area. Best regards, Paul |