Radio Stations on the Playa

Quidam · Post by **Quidam** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 1:46 pm

I'd like to have a radio station for our camp this year on the playa. Googling found me a site that takes sign-ups so we don't tread on each others' frequencies, but I'd also like to hear any suggestions or links from the Hive Mind in making this projects work. I searched but didn't find a pre-existing thread on the topic.

Your aid is much appreciated,

Quidam
@Prometheatrics (those guys with the bungee mirror box)

Lucas · Post by **Lucas** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 2:38 pm

(HI Todd.) great question Quidam , I was wondering the same thing

phil · Post by **phil** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:09 pm

My rumor is that the Man back in Washington decreed that pirate stations at the Burn will be subject to whatever penalties they can think of.

So all that went underground:
http://www.k-svert.com/freqs/
and note the disclaimers at the top and bottom of the page.

gladeye · Post by **gladeye** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 11:10 pm

That site isn't very reassuring. They don't seem to be officially affiliated with Burning Man. There was definitely a major scare that led to just about every radio station disappearing a couple years ago. And there used to be lots of them.

Was it just rumor? Or did the people behind Burning Man ever acknowledge the threat of prosecution for broadcasting on the playa to be real? Anyone know the answer??

Quidam · Post by **Quidam** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 10:33 am

Not sure about that rumor, but I can say that the yahoo group list you can sign up for via the link above is a Good Idea if this subject interests you. Quick, informative answers.

I now know enough that it is far too late for BM2005 and that you aren't going to get into the game cheaply.

phil · Post by **phil** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:03 am

I now know enough that it is far too late for BM2005 and that you aren't going to get into the game cheaply.

Idly curious, I'd be interested in knowing what the requirements are hardwarewise (and whatever else, I guess -- I really have no clue). Are you now thinking ahead to next year?

Martiansky · Post by **Martiansky** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 7:43 pm

Did anybody find out about having your own radio station this year?

dragonfly Jafe · Post by **dragonfly Jafe** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 8:31 am

Well, anyone can transmit as long as it doesnt exceed 250mw...

these kits can be purchased from Radio Shack, and your whole camp (and even some neighbors) can tune in...

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Part 15: Unlicensed Use in the United States

Unlicensed operation on the FM radio broadcast bands is permitted for some extremely low powered devices covered under Part 15 of the FCC's rules. On FM frequencies, these devices are limited to an effective service range of approximately 35 to 100 feet (11 to 30 meters). See 47 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Section 15.239. These devices must accept any interference caused by any other operation, which may further limit the effective service range. For more information on Part 15 devices, please see OET Bulletin No. 63 ("Understanding the FCC Regulations for Low-Power, Non-Licensed Transmitters").

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TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION

CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

PART 15--RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES--Table of Contents 

Subpart C--Intentional Radiators

Sec. 15.239 Operation in the band 88-108 MHz. 

(a) Emissions from the intentional radiator shall be confined within a band 200 kHz wide centered on the operating frequency. The 200 kHz band shall lie wholly within the frequency range of 88-108 MHz. 

(b) The field strength of any emissions within the permitted 200 kHz band shall not exceed 250 microvolts/meter at 3 meters. The emission limit in this paragraph is based on measurement instrumentation employing an average detector. The provisions in Sec. 15.35 for limiting peak emissions apply.

(c) The field strength of any emissions radiated on any frequency outside of the specified 200 kHz band shall not exceed the general radiated emission limits in Sec. 15.209. 

(d) A custom built telemetry intentional radiator operating in the frequency band 88-108 MHz and used for experimentation by an educational institute need not be certified provided the device complies with the standards in this part and the educational institution notifies the Engineer in Charge of the local FCC office, in writing, in advance of operation, providing the following information: (1) The dates and places where the device will be operated; (2) The purpose for which the device will be used; (3) A description of the device, including the operating frequency, RF power output, and antenna; and, (4) A statement that the device complies with the technical provisions of this part.

[54 FR 17714, Apr. 25, 1989; 54 FR 32340, Aug. 7, 1989]

Radio Stations on the Playa

Radio Stations on the Playa

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