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The InfoRadio FM-250 Stereo Transmitter

Since the 1950's, technology has been such that FM radio has dominated the airwaves. Advertisers prefer FM over AM for obvious reasons: clearer signal, stereo capability, and more efficient local marketability. Yes, AM stereo does exist but so few car radios are equipped with the proper decoding chip and so few stations actually broadcast in AM stereo. Prices for startup FM stereo stations easily soar in to the hundreds of thousands and even stretch into the millions of dollars. What if, for a few hundred bucks, you could start your very own FM stereo radio station? Is this possible? Is this legal? The answer is yes to both because the FCC rules and the InfoRadio FM-250 transmitter makes everything possible!

Factory Specifications
The FM-250
  • Transmits 88.1-107.9 MHz
  • FM Stereo or Mono
  • One Year Warranty
  • Stereo Line Level Inputs
  • External Antenna Jack
  • 18" Telescoping Antenna
  • AC Adapter Included
  • Fixed Or Mobile Operation
What Would I Do With My Own Radio Station?

Aside from the proverbial 1001+ uses that I'll mention a bit later, I have used an FM-250 at home to transmit my favorite music all over with just a CD player. The advantage of this method creates something akin to "wireless" speakers. With one central music source (i.e. CD, cassette, computer, etc.), you can broadcast on an unassigned frequency your favorite tunes to any available radio in the immediate area. This is great for washing your car, grilling outside on the barbecue or simply having your music filling every room in your dwelling without carting a CD from room to room.

Professional (Money Making) Uses

Commercial FM radio stations make big $$$ selling advertising space on their frequencies and so can you. Whether you choose to create your own ads or purchase professionally voiced productions, local advertising can be quite a profitable business. Since it's your own station, you set the prices, play times and music.

The InfoRadio Concept

So you've decided that the FM-250 is for you, but your still a little fuzzy on what to do next. The InfoRadio concept is very simple, just break down the tasks into sections:

  • Purchase a transmitter
  • Choose your sound source
  • Pick a frequency
  • Acquire a voiced production
  • Decide who your target audience is
  • Do a site survey
  • Install your unit

Now, just sit back and watch the checks roll in! InfoRadio is not a pyramid or get rich quick scheme. Some research and hard work is required. To be successful, you must be able to sell air time or rent the unit to another party for a fee. Of course, personal use can just be plain fun if extra cash isn't what you're looking for...

Who's Actually Used This Thing?

Now we get to the 1001+ uses I mentioned previously. Realistically, there really are almost unlimited uses for a transmitter. Because the entire package runs on 12 volts or less (i.e. 3 volt CD players), full mobile installations are a reality. Imagine advertising your business while sitting in traffic and passersby tune in after glancing at your magnetic sign affixed to the rear or sides of your vehicle. Personally, I've overseen/sold/setup the FM-250 at many locations, some of which are:

  • Burger King (Drive Through Advertising)
  • July 4th Fireworks Simulcast For Westerville, OH
  • Cedarville College radio station (Cedarville, OH)
  • Dairy Queen (Drive Through Advertising)
  • Home Sales (A Goldmine For Realtors)
  • Campground Weekend Retreats (Parking Info)
  • Outdoor Sporting Activities (Local College Cross-country Meets)

We see that all drive through businesses and home sales stand to benefit the most from the sales or rental of a personal transmitter. Since there are countless establishments of this type, the revenue potential is limitless.

How Far Does It Go?

For the technically or graphically oriented, please visit the range and rules section of InfoRadio for an exact explanation. For the non-techie bunch, suffice it to say that the unit requires no license to operate because it is classified by the FCC as a "micro" power device. Similar to an inexpensive walkie talkie in power output, your range will depend upon three things: transmitter antenna choice, receiver quality, and atmospheric conditions. Because these conditions vary minute by minute, so will transmitter reception. On an average setup here's a table of coverage using all three antenna options. The 18" telescoping antenna is included with the FM-250 and the two additional external antenna options are the LRDA (Long Range Dipole Antenna) and the FMMA (FM Magnetic Mount Antenna).

Antenna Option

Reception Diameter

% Increase

18" Telescoping

1500 Feet

N/A

FMMA

3000 Feet

200%

LRDA

6000 Feet

400%


About The Designer Of InfoRadio

For those who've been past patrons of TargetPC, you already know me and my work--at least in print. My name is William Yaple and I reside in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio called Worthington. I've been FCC licensed for 20 years and handcraft the entire InfoRadio series of products. Each item is painstakingly built and tested to strict guidelines before leaving my workshop. To date, I have a zero (that's right, zero) percent failure rate. My products are designed to last, be maintenance free, and most importantly, work as advertised.

Whether you're interested in a transmitter for personal or professional use, why not check out the InfoRadio website? It's not complicated and lists pricing for almost any interested party. I hope that you've enjoyed this small section of my life's work--to empower people with important information to make us all better consumers. My TargetPC articles accomplish this task for the computer industry and InfoRadio provides small communities with personalized local information.

William Yaple
InfoRadio
04/12/00





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