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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 3:20:20 PM on 1 August 2025.
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 Frequencyman
 Location: Brisbane, QLD
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Hi folks

Im getting an AM transmitter with a variable frequency so was wondering what frequency sounds best?

thanks!

Steven
 
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 Brad
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In my experience there isn't a best sounding one.

I just tune to a vacant frequency and use that.


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 Marcc
 Location: Wangaratta, VIC
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They just closed 1566 3NE Wangaratta Vic. If there are no stations near that frequency close to you that's available but keep the power down of course.

Its the transmitters & receiver that govern the audio quality, not the frequency.
 
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 Frequencyman
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Thanks guys
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 1:41:31 AM on 2 August 2025.
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 Robbbert
 Location: Hill Top, NSW
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For my in-house station, I chose a frequency which is not used across the entire country, and also has no adjacent channel interference.

The signal is very strong in the house, putting any kind of radio to the test in handling powerful signals. However, it doesn't travel too far, and fades away to nothing just a few houses away.

Just make sure you're not going to interfere with TV reception. A clean signal shouldn't cause any issues. Also, don't tell your neighbours about the station or they'll blame you for everything that happens, even if it isn't your fault.
 
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 GTC
 Location: Sydney, NSW
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Also, don't tell your neighbours about the station or they'll blame you for everything that happens, even if it isn't your fault.

You bet!
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 7 · Written at 9:13:51 PM on 12 August 2025.
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 Marcc
 Location: Wangaratta, VIC
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Could you believe it? They closed down 1566 3NE in the past few weeks & This week the guy that was their Station tech for ages: Died
 
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