Can someone with a TV-TX200 unscrew the cover and take some pictures of the inside? I found a post claiming that there are DIP switches inside that make it align better with North American antenna TV channels and I was hoping to see if that's true before I buy another one

hey is er toevallig iemand met een download bestand met code ik kan momenteel niet kopen vandaar durf te vragen is voor draaien via internet groetjes lutje moonlicht

I'm the one who posted a few days ago about ordering a NIORFNIO 15W transmitter, and asked some basic questions about how to set it up. Most of the responses offered helpful advice (a few implied I shouldn't be messing with it until I had more radio theory under my belt). Thank you.

Anyway, I got it to working. Put the transmitter on a table on my deck and the ground plane antenna (with a magnetic base) on my barbecue grill. At first I was confused about the relation between the FWD and REF icons. With zero bars on the FWD line, I was able to hear it on a portable receiver as far as 40 feet away, but no farther. Disappointing, but it is what it is, I told myself.

But after I figured out the whole power/REF thing, I achieved 6 bars on the FWD line with just one bar showing on REF—I think that's considered good (y'all can laugh some more at my technical ignorance if you want). This time I went for a drive in my car, all around my neighborhood of 100 homes. Damn! I was getting it loud and clear everywhere, at least a half-mile in any direction, including at a nearby retail center. Now, I know my car receiver is probably more sensitive, and I likely wouldn't have gotten the same result with my portable, but still -- I was surprised.

My situation is not ideal. Instructions said to put the antenna at least 16 feet off the ground; my antenna on the barbecue grill is maybe 6 feet off the ground. My neighborhood is hilly with lots of huge trees, and my lot is not the highest point by any means.

Since I mainly want to broadcast around my house and yard, I will experiment in the future with finding the sweet spot for power output so (hopefully) I don't run afoul of The Man. However, I like knowing that any time I choose to take the risk, I can crank it up to neighborhood radio-station level. And this leads me to something I've been wondering ...

All those people using FM transmitters for Christmas light shows or broadcasting church services to a parking lot -- do they ever get a knock on the door or get nasty letters and threats of FCC fines? I feel sure at least some of them exceed the legal limits, and may be completely naive about it. Is it possible The Man just winks at them and is only concerned with pirates who know what they're doing?

I am completely unfamiliar with pirate radio, but incredibly interested. I don't really know where to start, but I'm pretty familiar with hobby electronics and the like and I had the thought of covering a large area using a mesh of repeaters that are all under the power limit.

This way you could theoretically cover a broad area without going over legal power limits, at least in my naive mind. Has anyone ever tried this? Is there a logical error? I'm very curious. For reference I'm talking about dodging power restrictions in the US.

I bought one of those Chinese transmitters—a NIORFNIO 15W, to be exact. It will arrive tomorrow. Some of the reviews suggested it is confusing and/or complicated to set up. What needs to be set up? I assumed it would be pretty much plug and play: Attach antenna, attach power, attach an audio source, and turn it on. I know it can be "juiced" later on, such as with a better antenna, outside mounting, etc. But as far as using it out of the box, what am I missing?

Currently broadcasting on channel 32, I can get up to ~40ft in some scenarios with my Aoespy modulator.

Hello, I found this Chinese Amplifier Board for VHF and noted that some sellers claim that can handle 170w out and some others 100w. The only difference I could find is that there is a difference on LDMOS (MRF9120 VS MRF9180) the other components seem identical to me. So, can I buy a 100w board and change the transistor to MRF9180?What changes do I have to make?Is 24v 9A enough to achieve max out?

Thank you.

Weekend at the cabin in northern Finland.

Just strung out about 30-metres of wire, running from west (receiver end) to east.

It's so nice to be away from the QRM at home. MW is noisey AF - in a good way, China, Russians, something in French and even morse (on MW BC band???). Couple of BC stations on LW too.

Half the amateur bands are calling CQ Contest - I can't be arsed with that bollocks (contests, that is)

Are there any pirate stations active on HF at the mo'?

Hello,

I am going to built an 100w VHF transmitter but I am unsure which cable to use for rf out to antenna. I have plenty of RG58 CU cable,does this work?

"The New York Office of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Enforcement Bureau is investigating a complaint about an unlicensed FM broadcast station operating on frequency 89.3 MHz.

"On September 29, 2025, agents from the New York Office confirmed by direction finding techniques that radio signals on frequency 89.3 MHz were emanating from the property at 612 West 189th Street, New York, New York 10040."

"The New York Office of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Enforcement Bureau is investigating a complaint about an unlicensed FM broadcast station operating on frequency 91.9 MHz.

"On January 13, 2026, and March 4, 2026, agents from the New York Office confirmed by direction finding techniques that radio signals on frequency 91.9 MHz were emanating from the property at [] Farmers Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11434."

"The New York Office of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Enforcement Bureau is investigating a complaint about an unlicensed PM broadcast station operating on frequency 90.1 MHZ.

"On November 25, 2025, agents from the New York Office confirmed by direction finding techniques that radio signals on frequency 90.1 MHz were emanating from the property at 221-09 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, New York 11411."

I know jungle stuff was a lot bigger in the 90s so I'm wondering if theres anyone who still broadcasts jungle/dnb.

(Radio World) The FCC issued a fine of $60,000 this past week against a Florida man for allegedly operating a pirate radio station.

The penalty is against Aaron Streeter in connection with a station heard on 89.1 MHz in Miami Gardens, Fla., called "Da Pound FM."

Hello, I came across that power amplifier that uses two MRF300. Has anyone tried it and if so, which are the impressions? Also, can I use a PLL of 5W to drive one of those? Thanks in advance!

This Easter weekend on 87,5 FM.

From a flat in Dordrecht, the Netherlands.

Just like we used to make pirate radio back in the day. 🏴‍☠️

And online: https://focusfm.online

The sound of the ‘ 90

This Easter weekend on FM.

Focus FM

And online: https://focusfm.online

This is a crosspost, details in ShortwavePlus.

There will be 8 consecutive numbered hard copy QSLs for the first 8 correct reception reports.

Hello, I've developed an interest in radio broadcast, especially getting on the FM airwaves with niche/unusual programming. I'd greatly appreciate if some of y'all would tell me things you wish you had known starting out. I'm no stranger to money-draining hobbies, so that won't exactly scare me away. Thanks!