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Outdoor Unit

The outdoor unit is ready to mount to your building, pole, or any suitable location. Once mounted, the unit is cabled to your audio and power source using 2 pair shielded wire.

You can drive the RangeMaster AM1000 FCC certified transmitter with audio from almost any audio source. Customers use CD players, computers, digital players, and many other sources. If you specify your audio source when ordering we will try to provide any needed interface though the included AM1000PR audio adapter will provide the needed interface for most situations.

A audio adapter (AM1000PR) is included with the transmitter that will adapt the 600 ohm balanced audio the transmitter uses to either low impedance (8-32 ohm) 3.5mm jack or high impedance (4-10K ohm) 3.5mm jack. Download this PDF file for audio connection information.

A standard 16-volt wall transformer is included for a power source.

The Rangemaster can be modulated 130% positive and 90% negative peak for that "BIG" station sound! We recommend the Innovonics 222 as an excellent companion to the AM1000.

A special feature of the AM1000 Rangemaster is that the units can be synchronized together for greater range. You can mount multiple units on your building (for example a shopping mall) and link them together so they will match signal phase and work together. The RF signals will actually add in the air. E-mail for further details. There are other methods for multiple transmitters,see link.

The AM1000C unit is crystal controlled (specify frequency when ordering) or you can buy the AM1000A unit that will allow the frequency to be selected with switches. Crystals are easily changed and a spare crystal is included free (specify frequency choice). Using a crystal is recommended for the serious installation as they as more accurate and stable then the frequency synthesizer. However if you know that you will need to be changing frequencies often buying the AM1000C version may be the correct choice for you. The only difference between the Am1000C and AM1000A is the crystal/agile option.

Dealers and Installers:

Email Joe Pelham for help in the Connecticut area. prosatman@webtv.net (203) 924-1877

See www.tonydeeradio.com for help in the New Jersey area.

See www.lpam.net for William Walker's website (RangeMaster message board!)

See www.radioedu.com for John Devecka's LPAM website.

See Mid Atlantic Engineering for installation help in the NY and East NC areas.

Email Bob Wilkinson in Florida (Edgewater) for installation help

In the NYC area Joe Stack can help, (609) 228-4141  www.stackleydevices.com/

In the Arizona area try Mark Parte  928-379-2411

In New Mexico Joseph Gray  505-523-6121

In LA call Dick Burton  8183404590

The unit utilizes a standard 102" sturdy whip antenna (available at your local radio store or Radio Shack #21-903). If your local Radio Shack stores doesn't stock the antenna, try a local CB shop. You can purchase the antenna from us if you can't find it locally.

Call for Quantity discounts.

Benefits:

• Excellent audio quality
• Heavy duty unit will give years of service
• The best range of any Part 15 unit we know of
• Designed as a scaleable solution that will expand when needs expand.
• FCC certified so it is fully legal

Download Instructions

Outdoor Box Size
4.65" x 3.64" x 8.65" High (11" including ant. mount) Mount holes are at 8.03" x 3.23" centers (#10 screw) Outdoor unit weight 2.85lb Stainless Antenna .75lb Allow 1lb for 2 mounting bracket bars.

Our unit is designed to be installed by a technical person for the best range possible. If you are not technical  or do not have a technical person as a resource there are many other AM Part 15 transmitters on the market that are designed for the shorter range market.
 

To get the maximum range generally you need to put some time and effort into your system and have some idea what you are doing (technical). For example if you buy one of the desktop systems, it may be easy to setup but you will not get the maximum Part 15 range possible.

If you are not technical you can get technical assistance several ways. By hiring a contract engineer. Call a local radio station and ask for the head engineer, and tell him of your situation, often if you are a non-profit or church they may assist you for free. Someone who is a Ham radio hobbyist, or perhaps a tech student can also help. Attend a local meeting for ham radio hobbyist http://www.arrl.org/ or the society of broadcast  engineers http://www.sbe.org/ 
 

Pricing: (Call or E-mail for current discounts)

AM1000C Outdoor unit with power transformer and complete instructions - $795 Usually we offer some sort of discount, especially if you are a church or school so be sure to call for your price. If you are a technician or engineer we offer special dealer/installer pricing.

Please choose 2 transmit frequencies 1590Khz 1600Khz 1610Khz 1620Khz 1630Khz 1640Khz 1650Khz 1660Khz 1670Khz 1680Khz 1690Khz 1700Khz 1710Khz and include choice in the comments section when you pay. 1610Khz or 1620Khz or 1710Khz are recommended, as these frequencies are usually the quietest. (Check your frequency choice in your area by listening in during different times of the day to that frequency before your order.) Using the higher frequencies (above 1400Khz) is recommended as there is less background noise and the transmitter is more efficient at the higher frequencies.

Please call (866) 935-9393 to place your order.