Description
What is PCIMAX3000+?
PCIMAX3000+ is a computer card that will change the way you either do radio or listen to your MP3’s or other audio via PC. It will effectively change your PC into a powerful broadcast worthy stereo FM radio station, it is a small digital FM transmitter in a form of a 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 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!
PCI MAX was featured in the Playboy magazine.
You can find the manual for this (and other products) here.
How do I install PCIMAX?
It can never be easier that this. Install this card into your PC as you would any other PC card. Install software and you’re ready to broadcast! Software gives you full control over frequency and power. Coupled with MP3 player and radio scheduling plugins this becomes a fully automated
radio station! Perfect for fully automated guided tours, small scale advertising, wireless link from your PC to your stereo in the living room, wireless headsets for translated/interpreted lectures or even a medium size radio station. Since its PLL/VCO is very clean and it also has extensive filtering you can add amplifiers to this transmitters, but be sure to check your local laws governing radio transmissions.
What is new since PCI MAX 2007?
– PCIMAX3000+ is a major re-design of PCIMAX2007+
– PCIMAX3000+ comes with the new QSonic VCO/PLL system, giving perfect audio response flatness and good bass response
– PCIMAX3000+ features built-in PC sound card. This allows direct digital audio playback for low noise high quality transmission.
– It is still possible to drive audio from analog source as well (3.5 phono socket).
– Microphone input
– Stronger and much more robust RF output stage for more RF power (3W is possible), no final stage failures reported in the first 4 months of sales.
– RF output stage protection.
– Much better output LPF filter (7-element elliptical).
– RDS daughter board from model 2007+ needs a modification, but it is compatible.
– Number of small improvements for better sound, stereo separation and increased reliability.
– External power supply no longer required for full output power.
– PCIMAX3000+ can be used outside of the PC, simply connect to PC via USB cable. External mains power supply is used in this configuration.
– A small magnet-base antenna is now included with the card along with about 2m of coaxial cable
– And yes, we have a new driver
Technical specifications:
– Frequency band: 87.5 (86) -108MHz FM BAND, 50KHz steps (76-108 possible for Japan, please e-mail)
– Stereo mode with excellent stereo separation
– Stereo 3.5 phono socket audio input
– USB interface
– RDS functionality with optional RDS daughter board
– When used inside PC accepts DC power from 3.5″ hard disk power plug
– Frequency, mode and RF output power adjustment with a click of a mouse (Windows) or with LCD module
– RF output power: up to about 4W (3W model), depending on the model
When using full power please use a better antenna such as listed below on this page.
Difference between models of PCI MAX 3000+:
The major difference between different models is output power. Cards typically output up to 3000mW. If you are using 3W make sure your PC is well ventilated, some airflow across the card is strongly recommended (side fan). Failure to use such a fan prevents the unit to reach full power as the temp. protection starts to cut power out to protect the unit.
A number of accessories is available for these cards, making it possible to:
– run RDS (Radio Data System)
– a selection of various antennas for best range, generally more expensive the antenna = more range
– amplifiers to increase your range
– accessories for stand alone operation without the PC, cases, LCD displays, power supplies
– Y audio adapters, F to BNC RF adapters and other small items
What is this RDS thing?
Check this page for more information. 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 3000+ board.
What kind of antenna should I use?
A small convenient antenna is provided free of charge. This will work fine for your flat or office and may even cover a small property. You can even use this small antenna with any version of pci max, even the 3W, but set it to low output power. To really crank up the power and range you need a decent antenna, such as the GP type listed below on this page or the dipole antenna.
What are BNC/F adapter and N female/F male adapter?
Standard antenna output on the PCI MAX board is F female connector. You may want to change this to BNC or N. Our F to BNC adapter for example does this in a space efficient, cheap and elegant way without any unnecessary cabling. May come handy.
Consider also these transmitters below which do not require a computer (but can still be connected to computer of course):
5W, 15W, 25W, 50W and 100W FM TRANSMITTER PACKAGES FOR DRIVE-IN CINEMA AND TRANSLATION!
Can also run off the batteries (12-15V), practical for mobile or solar powered installations
This package is based on our CyberMaxFM+ SE V3 rack mounted FM transmitter series for demanding broadcasters operating in the 87.5 to 108MHz band. It contains our reliable FM transmitter with optional DSP stereo and RDS, an antenna, coaxial cable and all connectors. A perfect FM transmitter for a regular licensed radio station, drive-in cinema, church, medium size radio station, campus radio or a religious radio. Very suitable for portable or improvised installations and small radio stations, advertising (housing, shops), special occasions, drive-in cinema wireless sound distribution, translation, tourism…. Protected with Temp and SWR protection. It can also serve to drive an amplifier of any power. Here is a guide to setting up FM transmitter for drive-in cinema.
Check below for other options to setup a small inexpensive local radio station:
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To look for a suitable antenna check: here.
To look for a suitable coaxial cable check: here.
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