ACCESORIES for PCI MAX 2007+ cards

What is PCI MAX 2007+?
PCI MAX 2007+ is a computer card that will change the way you listen to your MP3's or other audio via PC. It will effectively change your PC into a stereo FM radio station, it is a small digital FM transmitter in a form of a PCI PC card. You will be able to play your audio files (CD, wav, MP3, real audio etc.) from your PC through radio waves directly to your household radio receiver in the next room, in the living room, across your yard, in whole block of flats....or for the entire village/small city. You need just an ordinary radio receiver to receive your signal. The included software (also available in the support section of this website) lets you set the frequency and the output power. You can either service your living room, garden or an entire community. Get rid of those pesky cables!

Using PCI MAX 2007+ in stand alone mode, without the PC!
PCI MAX 2007+ can also be used instand alone mode! A small control unit with LCD display can be connected via flat cable and enables changing of the frequency, power and stereo mode. LCD and PCIMAX can be mounted in a convenient 19" 1H rack. Power jack for the card is already provided on the board, it requires 12-13.8V DC / 1A (center +). Put it in a box and you've got a stand-alone transmitter with high quality stereo encoder, balanced inputs (only pro units have this), optional RDS (similar to RDS MAX 4000+) and excellent sound. Add our 15W booster and you've got a nice 15W transmitter.

Below is a list of available accesories with a short description
Accesories for stand-alone operation - big LCD module
A small control unit with LCD display can be connected via flat cable and enables changing of the frequency, power and stereo mode in stand-alone mode without a PC. Power jack for the card is already provided on the board so you just need a 12-13.8V DC / 1A (center +) power supply and you're ready to go, no PC required.

Accesories for stand-alone operation - 19" rack for big LCD module
A 1H 19-inch rack can be purchased as well and is perfect for the PCI MAX 2006+ and the normal size LCD control unit (holes for the LCD andkeys are predrilled). There are even holes for balanced XLR connectors at the back and you can take full advantage of the balanced audio inputs.

Accesories for stand-alone operation - 15W range booster - amplifier
You can increase power by adding our 15W amplifier.
15W booster requires minimal drive and will work with any version of PCI MAX. Please make sure you are operating in accordance with local laws when using power amplifiers. Also, when using 15W please observe SWR of your antenna to prevent damage to the antenna or amplifier.

For stand-alone and PC operation - external power supply
Using external power supply while your PCI MAX is installed inside a PC gives your transmitter a bit more power and also eliminates any remaining noise, generated by the PC's power supply.
In stand-alone operation this is of course a non-optional item as you need to power your unit somehow. Power supply will work anywhere in the world, it looks similar to the laptop power supply. The mains cable that plugs into the unit is not included as it is different in every country. It is a standard PC-type and can be purchased in any PC shop or radio shack and costs about 1 US$.

For stand-alone and PC operation - RDS daughter board
Check this page for moreinformation. Basically it displays station name and sometimes song name (if supported by transmitter) and similar information on a compatible radio receiver. Very popular in Europe, less so in the US.
To enable RDS functionality you need to purchase and install RDS daughter board. It plugs into a socket on the PCI MAX 2006+ board. Visit PCI MAX main page to purchase RDS daughterboard.

For stand-alone and PC operation - various types of antennas
Antenna makes a huge difference. Various types of antennas are available, you can check them out and purchase here. Here's a fast overwiev:
- PCS0205; This is a directional antenna, it has very high gain, but transmits most of the signal in one direction only. Provides the best range of all listed antennas.
- COMET; This is a very popular omnidirectional antenna, it has average gain, but transmits in all directions.
- Dipole; Less gain thanthe type above, omnidirectional, but they can be stacked into 2-bay or 4-bay configurations, which are than better than any other omnidirectional antenna we have. This is the best there is for omnidirectional, if you use 2 or 4 dipoles with 2-way or 4-way harness.
- MLB6600; low end, omnidirectional, small gain, but very popular due to low price and the fact that the coaxial cable is inclulded as well.
- PCS0201 ; this is our new omnidirectional unit, it is somewhere in the middle with performance. The only downside is its low power handling capability, only about 2W maximum. Visit PCI MAX 2006+ card main page and look at the recommendations to purchase an antenna or look under transmitter accesories/antennas on our website.

For stand-alone and PC operation - audio Y splitter/adapter
Are you worried about loosing an output from your sound card which is now used for PCI MAX? You can reclaim it with this splitter which enables you to use your sound card output for your soundcard and PCI MAX at the same time. Simple and cheap, but usefull and effective! This item is listed under PCI MAX card.