There are two devices that I am aware of, both available at
www.tigerdirect.com or by calling them at 1-800-888-4437.
They are the iRock Wireless Music Transmitter and the US Robotics
Soundlink Wireless Audio Delivery System. These two devices have
different appications, but have an FM transmitter in common. Below are
there descriptions from the tigerdirect website.
Beginning of iRock description.
iRock Wireless Music Transmitter
Link your favorite portable music player to your car or homestereo
without wires, without headaches. Simply plug the 300W into any audio
output source (MP3, CD, cassette player, PC or Laptop), choose one of
four FM frequencies, and tune your radio to that frequency. The irock!
300W transmits the audio from your player directly to your home or car
FM radio-no wires, no hassle. Beam your tunes!
Features:
Simple to use - Plug, Tune & Play
Full stereo sound
No tangled wires or clumsy cassette adapters
Specifications:
Compact Size: 2.0" x 3.0" x 1.0"
Antenna: Flexible 7" antenna folds around unit for storage
Audio Input Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Plug
Power Requirement: 2 AAA Alkaline batteries
Battery Life: 20 hours typical
Modulation: FM Stereo
Frequencies: 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7 MHz
Stereo separation: greater than 45 dB
Signal distortion: less than .5%
Frequency response: 50 Hz to 15 kHz
Operating range: 10-30 feet, depending on the quality of the FM radio
receiver
(limited by FCC regulations) FCC part 15 compliant
End of iRock description.
Beginning of Us Robotics Soundlink description.
US Robotics Soundlink Wireless Audio Delivery System
Release your MP3s from the confines of your computer and listen to them
on your stereo... in another room. Put your music where you want it.
Have the convenience of storing your music library on your computer or
MP3 player and use it as your personal jukebox while listening to the
playback on your stereo's receiver or portable FM radio.
Simply plug the SoundLink transmitter unit into your music source
(PC/MP3 player, DVD, etc.) and either plug the SoundLink receiver unit
into your stereo's audio input or tune your FM receiver to 88.1 or 88.3.
Features & Benefits:
Listen & enjoy Internet radio/audio on your home stereo
Wireless freedom to rebroadcast music where you are
Perfect for the home and workplace
Versatile usage scenarios such as:
PC/MP3 player to home stereo
PC/MP3 player to portable radio
Home stereo/CD player to FM radio
Compatible with any audio format
Operates on 900 MHz frequency
Long-range wireless transmission up to 1,000 feet
Compatible with any audio device's 3.5 mm or RCA output jack
Easy to set up and use
End of Us Robotics Soundlink description.
HTH
-----Original Message-----
From: VICUG-L: Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dino Cardamone
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 10:40 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: PC Broadcasting Device
Good Morning listers,
I'm writing to ask if anybody is aware of a device which broadcasts
local (short range) radio signal originating from normal computer audio
output.
I've seen it demonstrated at a local Pittsburgh, PA VIPACE meeting once
years ago, but I thought I subsequently read on this list that it might
no longer be available.
This would be a wonderful thing for me to have now since there is such a
wide range of informational content via the computer. I live in a
larger house now, and I am frequently not where the computer is, yet
desirous of audio output from it. The device I saw would allow me to
receive computer audio on any normal radio in the house.
And, while I'm thinking about it, does anybody know the range? In other
words do I have to consider whether my neighbors might be able to tune
into my narrowcasts?
To summarize, I'm looking for a place where I might purchase such a
product along with related description, pricing and order information.
If anybody has any information on this topic it would be greatly
appreciated.
Dino Cardamone
Pittsburgh, PA
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