Part 15 Radio - Transmitter Installation Services
Depending on the type of Part 15 station you wish to implement there are different requirements not only to obtain the maximum legal broadcast range but also to insure safety for both the equipment and station facility. Proper engineering can help overcome less than optimum conditions which may affect the overall performance of the transmitter and broadcast system.
Important: Your system will be engineered to operate in accordance with FCC Part 15 regulations.
There are many types of Part 15 broadcasting:
Outdoor Antenna: The most common type of installation. The Part 15 transmitter is mounted outdoors on a mast or similar structure to provide coverage within the immediate vicinity. Considerations for this type of installation includes grounding not only for optimum range but for electrical safety.
Indoor Antenna: Often used for specialty installations such as health club radio, localized dormitory radio and hearing assistance radio. One or more transmitters are installed to allow proper coverage for the designated areas.
Leaky Coax: Another transmission technique used for on-campus radio and specialty applications. The transmitter is connected to specially engineered "leaky" coaxial cable which acts as an antenna system, allowing a controlled amount of signal to broadcast into the air.
CATV Distribution: This method is used on large campus settings. This method uses the on-premises CATV system to distribute the on-campus station's audio between different buildings to feed separate transmitters. This method also allows the station audio to be combined with a campus video bulletin board information system.
Your needs will be assessed at your initial consultation and recommendations will be discussed based on your installation criteria and budget requirements.