Broadcasting on occupied frequencies

Discussions regarding our FM transmitters, DX reports, antenna designs, problems...

Moderators: Sir Nigel, Nina, pcs, 5r, phpBB2 - Administrators

Post Reply
Steven.Rumingwales
New registered user
New registered user
Posts: 3
Joined: Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:47 pm

Broadcasting on occupied frequencies

Post by Steven.Rumingwales »

Dear all,

I leave in a city which is located next to a mountain. On top of that mountain stays an antenna which is broadcasting the licensed stations. ERP (effective radiated power) is indicated as 1 kW.

Now my idea is to place a transmitter in the heart of the city and to broadcast on one of the occupied frequencies.

What will people which are tuned to this frequency hear? Me, the licensed station, only noise or a little bit of everything?

Any other thoughts, hints?

Thanks...
User avatar
pcs
Site master
Site master
Posts: 3132
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2002 1:00 am
Location: Radio Land
Contact:

Post by pcs »

Very bad idea and also illegal.
Best regards,
Marko - PCS Electronics
--------------------------------------------------------
Turn your PC into a FM radio station!
http://www.pcs-electronics.com
fax +386 4 2316 128
Steven.Rumingwales
New registered user
New registered user
Posts: 3
Joined: Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:47 pm

Post by Steven.Rumingwales »

I agree.

But is it feasible?
User avatar
pcs
Site master
Site master
Posts: 3132
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2002 1:00 am
Location: Radio Land
Contact:

Post by pcs »

In spots where your signal is stronger your music will be heard, but since they are on the hill it will be difficult to overpower their signal.

It takes lots of power and results are so-so.

I advice against it.
Best regards,
Marko - PCS Electronics
--------------------------------------------------------
Turn your PC into a FM radio station!
http://www.pcs-electronics.com
fax +386 4 2316 128
Steven.Rumingwales
New registered user
New registered user
Posts: 3
Joined: Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:47 pm

Post by Steven.Rumingwales »

I have access to the roof of a 40 story building which is located in the heart of the city. Most other buildings in my city have less than 10 floors. So my spot is pretty good.

So what happens if two stations send with very similar powers? Lets say I send with an ERP of 1.01 kW while they send with 1.00 kW.

Will both stations be heard or only the one which is slightly stronger?
User avatar
pcs
Site master
Site master
Posts: 3132
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2002 1:00 am
Location: Radio Land
Contact:

Post by pcs »

The one with more power at the receiver will be heart.
Best regards,
Marko - PCS Electronics
--------------------------------------------------------
Turn your PC into a FM radio station!
http://www.pcs-electronics.com
fax +386 4 2316 128
Post Reply