What is involved in the installation?
The Procaster™ transmitter consists of two parts: the outdoor weatherproof transmitter with attached antenna connected to an indoor studio interface with 4-conductor cable. The audio and power for the system connect to the studio interface; a 3.5mm jack for audio and a 2.1mm center positive jack for the AC wall adapter.

Is the Procaster legal?
Yes. The Procaster™ has been FCC and Industry Canada approved for unlicensed use on the AM broadcast band in the USA and Canada.

What am I allowed to broadcast?
You can broadcast any material you wish. Rude, hateful, controversial or offensive material may get you into trouble in ways that are not associated with the legalities of radiobroadcasting and copyright protection laws must, as always, be observed.

What kind of range can I expect?
This depends on the quality of your installation (check out the Grounding Tips and Range Optimization sections) and the surrounding environment. For a good installation, you can expect 1/4 to 1 mile of strong signal with some static mix going out to 2 miles. Elevating the Procaster™ will reduce the static at these further distances.

How important is grounding?
Because the Procaster™ is a low power transmitter, the ground must be as efficient as possible to achieve best range. We recommend a radial ground system be used. Details can be found in the Grounding Tips section.

What is the function of the audio processor?
The built-in audio processor 'compresses' the quieter parts of your audio signal to keep the average sound at a louder level. A louder signal maintains a higher level of modulation resulting in a stronger, clearer sound with better range. The audio processor can be adjusted for personal listening tastes.

How do I connect audio devices?
Via the standard 3.5mm on the studio interface. Any audio source: MP3 player, tape deck, computer, home stereo, mixer console etc. can be connected using an off-the-shelf patch cable available at many stores. Stereo signals are automatically mixed to produce a mono signal for the Procaster™.

My audio disappears and I hear 'motorboating' when I tune up
You are experiencing a ground loop causing the audio chain to saturate. Current Procasters™ now ship with a Ground Loop Isolator. If you own an older unit and are experiencing this effect, contact us and we will ship one out to you.