low power AM transmitter-any recommendations?

[Mike Drown]

Can anyone recommend any of the low power AM transmitters that are available out there? I would prefer a kit, but if a particular pre-assembled unit is a standout performer, I would consider that one. I need to have enough range to at least cover a medium sized parking lot, so I can transmit period programs at our Antique Radio Club's swap meets. Any suggestions about transmitters and antennas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

[captainmoody]

PM my friend Jim (classicradios) I think he can help you.

[Rob]

Mike,

That is a way cool idea!

[PaulC]

There were several threads on AM transmitters at the Antique Radio Forum including using the Radio DJ available at Toys-R-Us. If I was to get one it would probablly be this one. http://www.sstran.com/ Right now the AR site is down for maintenance.

Paul

[Mike Drown]

Thanks for the ideas on the transmitters!

Paul, that SSTRANS kit looks like a nice little unit. Lots of great features for a reasonable price. I'm seriously considering one of these, even though I already have the compressor as part of my low-power FM setup. I really like the antenna tuning built into this set. I just wish it was easier to change transmitting frequency though. I'd rather not have to open the case to set freq. But this seems to be the norm for most LPAM transmitters. I'm also wondering about noise problems with the unshielded plastic case, and if this will be a problem when used in close proximity to my LPFM xmtr?