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Author Topic: Sky Monitor FM Stereo Modulator manual Justin Hamaker Film God Posts: 2253 From: Lakeport, CA USA Registered: Jan 2004 posted 04-26-2008 09:13 PM                        I'm looking for a manual or some help with a Sky Monitor FM Stereo Modulator. The unit is currently set for 88.1 with the dials at 1-2-4-5. I need to change the frequency because a local community station just installed a new antenna and it's causing major problems with the sound at our drive-in (Lakeport Auto Movies). Thanks in advance.  |  IP: Logged David Graham Rose Expert Film Handler Posts: 187 From: Cambridge, UK Registered: Sep 2002 posted 04-27-2008 02:33 AM                     Greetings You should be able to receive BBC Radio 2 on that frequency. It's really quite good you know. From Cambridge, Goodnight David  |  IP: Logged Sean McKinnon Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1712 From: Peabody Massachusetts Registered: Sep 2000 posted 04-27-2008 09:43 AM                        Not sure about that particular unit... You might want to try this site for "part 15" radio operators. (Part 15 is the section on the FCC rules pertaining to certain extremely low power "broadcasts") Here's the link FCC Part 15 Resource I am confident that if you can't find any help here on FT that someone on the part 15 board will be able to help you!  |  IP: Logged Jack Ondracek Film God Posts: 2348 From: Port Orchard, WA, USA Registered: Oct 2002 posted 04-27-2008 01:36 PM                        The "Sky Monitor" was designed for, and sold by Marble (see deadbeats thread for major player at that time). The company reverse-engineered the box and made their own. It nearly was me. I had built a single-box 2-projector + sync preamp/switch/complimiter/stereogen/transmitter for my place. Marble wanted me to manufacture the box for them, but they needed me to send 2 samples for "testing". Sounds familiar. "We have a prize for you. Send us $2,000 for processing". Anyhow, you'll probably have to find another user with a book. You could also, FIRST, write down where the settings are, then experiment with them. You might need to set the switches with the box off. Some PLL designs only read the switch positions when the circuit is first turned on.  |  IP: Logged Tim Sherman Expert Film Handler Posts: 125 From: North Ridgeville, OH, USA Registered: Aug 2000 posted 05-01-2008 08:30 PM                        I should have one of the frequency lists for that transmitter kicking around somewhere. I'll see if i can find it.  |  IP: Logged Justin Hamaker Film God Posts: 2253 From: Lakeport, CA USA Registered: Jan 2004 posted 05-02-2008 03:02 AM                        Tim, I appreciate you looking, but I was able to come up with a manual a few days ago. But thanks again for looking.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-02-2008 08:28 AM                     I would trash that Sky Monitor! Its a piece of junk. Get yourself a Broadcast Warehouse transmitter shipped over from Great Britian... its a top notch unit and easy to operate and adjust and very definately built to extremely high standards. It's also currently the ONLY decent transmitter available for drive-inn use. Its the only one we will currenty sell. There is a used one available here. Mark  |  IP: Logged Barry Floyd Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1079 From: Lebanon, Tennessee, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 05-02-2008 08:46 AM                        I'll second Mark's opinion in the Broadcast Warehouse transmitters. I have two of them and wouldn't consider anything else. Both of my units are the TX-5 model, and I have the transmit power set on them as low as it will go. Great coverage, excellent stereo separation, and the price was bearable. Sure, it's gonna cost more than a Ramsey, but well worth the price.  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-02-2008 09:37 AM                     The one I have had the best luck with http://www.decade.ca/  |  IP: Logged Jack Ondracek Film God Posts: 2348 From: Port Orchard, WA, USA Registered: Oct 2002 posted 05-02-2008 12:17 PM                        The Decade equipment looks like good stuff, Gordon. Their prices for what they do are a bit on the high side though... at least they were the last time I checked. The decade boxes don't have any compression or peak limiting option, which I think any drive-in should have, for several reasons. Add the cost of a decent comp/limiter and the Decade option is quite a bit over Broadcast Warehouse. For a lot of people, the BW transmitters are a one-box fix, and well worth the money, IMO.  |  IP: Logged Justin Hamaker Film God Posts: 2253 From: Lakeport, CA USA Registered: Jan 2004 posted 05-02-2008 12:52 PM                        Thanks for the recommendation. I'll keep that in mind if we need to replace the Sky Monitor unit. While I hear what you're saying, this particular unit has been in use for about 12 years and we haven't had any problems aside from this current issue of not having the manual to reset the frequency.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-02-2008 03:36 PM                     Anyting the French make usually costs more and U get less. Mark  |  IP: Logged System Notices Forum Watchdog / Soup Nazi Posts: 215 Registered: Apr 2004 posted 11-16-2009 02:20 PM                 It has been 562 days since the last post.  |  IP: Logged Jon Paul Johns Film Handler Posts: 18 From: Oklahoma city,Oklahoma/United States Registered: Nov 2005 posted 11-16-2009 02:20 PM                     If anyone can help I need a Sky Monitor FM Stereo Modulator manual switch settings too you can call me at (405)819-0846 or fax attn. Jon too (405)632-8195  |  IP: Logged Justin Hamaker Film God Posts: 2253 From: Lakeport, CA USA Registered: Jan 2004 posted 11-16-2009 04:05 PM                        Jon, I just faxed that over to you.  |  IP: Logged

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