[BC] A nice, legit, Part 15 AM box

[WFIFeng@aol.com]

In a message dated 02/18/2006 11:19:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
Robertm at broadcast.net writes:

> First it is a kit. 

Another manufacturer sells it, assembled, for $160.

> Second, it requires extra work to build a water proof 
>  enclosure if it is mounted outdoors,

Or just buy an enclosure, ready-made.

> third no loading coil - you have make one your self 

Not an insurmountable task. ;)

> fourth, no ability for synchronous operation. 

With some clever modding, this could be achieved.

> In short, this is a 
>  completely different transmitter than the Range Master. 

How is the RM synchronizable? I remember seeing a schematic of one, 
somewhere, and thought.. "They get $1,000 for *this*?!"

> If I wanted to actually  broadcast via part 15, the Rangemaster or fairly 
exotic DIY seems to be the 
> only real game in town.

At 1/10'th the price, I think this kit is a far better alternative for 
small-scale setups, though. 

I'm also thinking of gifts for bright teenagers, etc.

Willie...