Equipment Review
i A.M. Radio Part 15 Certified AM Transmitter
Radio Systems, Inc. - Logan Township, NJ., USAHobbyBroadcaster.net Product Lab Review video of the
i A.M. Radio Part 15 Certified AM Transmitter.
Things in the land of Part 15 radio changed in May 2009. Radio Systems Incorporated, a well known manufacturer of equipment for broadcast industry, acquired the Talking House product line from Broadcast Marketing LLC.
Having previously reviewed an older version of the transmitter, we contacted Radio Systems to inquiry about the possibility of reviewing a current model transmitter. Product Specialist David Baeli and company President Dan Braverman were quite helpful in allowing us access to a new version of the transmitter not only for our review, but for long-term continuous testing.
Opening The Box:As with the former Talking House transmitter, the unit came with a good amount of documentation on operation which should allow anybody to get the unit up and running in a matter of minutes. Instructions are quite clear and operation is very straightforward.
The Inside Story:The i A.M. transmitter has a LED display to indicate its operating frequency as well as providing visual status of automatic output tuning when using the included wire antenna. Four front push buttons lets the operator select the transmit frequency in addition to recoding up to five minutes of audio into the on-board digital message storage system.
Along the rear panel are connections for the standard wire antenna as well as an output for the remote range extender for more serious broadcast applications. Two audio inputs are standard: a microphone level input allows the user to record or broadcast live, and a line input accommodates connecting audio equipment ranging from an iPod-like audio player to a full broadcast studio.
The transmitter's modern styling makes it look more like a modern CD player or radio. It's pleasing appearance is ideal for those using it in the traditional home selling real estate "talking house" application since it can visually co-exist well in typical home furnishings. The unit does not cause any interference to other electronics typically found in a home setting.
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