“I purchased recently a waterproof AM radio, one that I can wear when I swim laps. I recently pondered if Id be able to buy some sort of AM transmitter, similar to those you can attach to a portable music device (ie a mp3 player or cd player) which transmits the signal to your car radio and allows one to listen to portable music via the car speakers. With one of these, maybe I would be able to listen to my choice of music while I go swimming. What I wanted to ask you is whether or not this is possible. Would I get any reception? The bag with the transmitter and cd player would be placed on the side of the pool, in the middle of my lane, so that the distance from it would not exceed more than 13 meters.” - David
I have some good news. Hobbytron.com offers the R-AM1 Transmitter kit. According to the product description:
Ramsey AM radio transmitters operate in the standard AM broadcast band and are easily set to any clear channel in your area. These units are designed very similar to actual commercial radio transmitters, so you’ll learn how the “big boys” operate and use their transmitters. The entry-level R-AM-1 uses a tunable transmit oscillator and runs the maximum 100 milliwatts of power. No FCC license is required, expected range is up to 1/4 mile depending upon antenna and conditions. Transmitters accept standard line-level inputs from tape decks, CD players or mike mixers, and run on 12 volts DC.
If you assemble it yourself, it’s only $27.95. If you want it assembled for you, it will run you $42.95.
http://www.hobbytron.net/R-AM-1.html
Now, for those who may want a similar solution, only for their personal FM radio, Belkin makes the TuneCast Mobile FM Transmitter. Belkins says:
The Belkin TuneCast Mobile FM Transmitter wirelessly connects portable music players to your car or home stereo quickly and easily. Just plug the FM Transmitter into the earphone jack of your PDA, MP3, CD, or cassette player; or connect it to your PC or laptop computer. Tune your car stereo or receiver to the clearest FM frequency, and enjoy your digital music with full sound and convenience.
The Belkin TuneCast Mobile FM Transmitter retails for $39.99
http://web.belkin.com/config/Search/SearchResults.asp?search=transmitter&catID=1
So, no matter which band you need for personal transmission, AM or FM, there is a rather affordable and easy solution.
