Radio Systems i.AM.Radio Transmitter Installation And Operation Manual

Am radio transmitter and outdoor tuning unit / range extender

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i. AM. Radio Transmitter

Installation and Operation

Easy to follow instructions on how to program and use your Model 5.0 i. AM. Radio Transmitter

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  • Page 1: Installation And Operation

    i. AM. Radio Transmitter Installation and Operation Easy to follow instructions on how to program and use your Model 5.0 i. AM. Radio Transmitter...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Start ...................3 Front and Rear Panel Controls ..............5 Frequency Selection and Antenna Connections ........6 Using the Outdoor Antenna ....................7 To mount the outdoor antenna unit: ..................7 To tune the outdoor antenna unit: ..................7 Broadcasting Live ..................8 Broadcast Live from a Microphone.
  • Page 3: Quick Start

    Quick Start This Quick Start contains the basic steps necessary to set up and operate your i. AM. Radio Transmitter using the Indoor Wire Antenna. Please read the detailed procedures in this manual for complete instructions, especially if your set-up includes the Outdoor Antenna. Make sure the Control Lock Key is inserted in the Control Lock hole located on the rear of the Transmitter.
  • Page 4 To record, press and hold the Record/Pause button on the Front Panel until you see the countdown begin on the Front Display. Then, release the button and begin recording your message by speaking clearly into the internal mic under the top perforated grill of the unit, or into a hand held mic plugged in to the MIC jack on the rear of the unit, or by starting an external source plugged into the LINE INPUT jack on the rear of the unit.
  • Page 5: Front And Rear Panel Controls

    Front and Rear Panel Controls Front Panel Push to start and Push to raise and pause internal lower operating Push to Start Playback AM frequency readout message recording frequency of Recorded Message Back Panel Select “MESSAGE CHIP” to playback from internal External hand-held External audio storage chip, or select...
  • Page 6: Frequency Selection And Antenna Connections

    Frequency Selection and Antenna Connections Set the Frequency Determine an available frequency (preferably on the high end of the band) by using a good quality digital car radio parked in your primary listening area. Select a channel on your car radio where no other radio station is audible as well as on one channel above and one channel below.
  • Page 7: Using The Outdoor Antenna

    Using the Outdoor Antenna Mounting Bracket Whip Antenna Connector Ground Wire Connector HI/LOW Frequency Switch Tuning Knob Meter COAX connector to Transmitter Hinged Cover Mounting Bracket To mount the outdoor antenna unit: 1 Using the supplied hardware, mount the ATU to a 1/2” to 1 3/4” metal pipe (not supplied.) The pipe can be free standing to approximately 20 ft.
  • Page 8: Broadcasting Live

    Broadcasting Live Broadcast Live from a Microphone. Set the Transmit Mode Switch on the Back Panel, to “Live Radio.” This immediately and automatically selects the built-in microphone (located inside the unit and under the top panel grill) to act as the audio source for the transmission.
  • Page 9: Record Procedure - In Detail

    Record Procedure - in detail Front Panel Recording a message onto the internal “message chip.” 1 Insert the Control Lock Key in the control lock hole located on the back of the Transmitter. Select either Part-1 or Part-2 on the Two-Part Message Switch located on the back of the Transmitter. Note that you can record or re-record either message part at any time and select to playback either only Part-1 or Part-1 and Part-2 when transmitting.
  • Page 10: Technical Specifications And Fcc Regulations

    Technical Specifications and FCC Regulations Model 5.0 i.AM. - AM Radio Transmitter • Frequency Agile with front-panel selectability - frequency range: 520 to 1700 kHz • Automatic Tuning – internal automatic servo-operated tuning circuit for range maximization (U.S. Patent No. 6,295,443) •...
  • Page 12 A Division of Radio Systems, Inc. Radio Systems, Inc. • 601 Heron Drive • Logan Township, NJ 08085 Phone: 856-467-8000 • Fax: 856-467-3044 • Email: sales@radiosystems.com www.radiosystems.com...

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