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Question

WI/FI Music streaming

Mar 21, 2016 2:52PM PDT

I Have a Simple Google Chromebox that i stream music with and use a computer speaker desktop setup with extension wires to other rooms and a outside porch. What i want to do is broadcast to remote areas of my property from 100 feet up to 2000 feet away to either/and speaker receivers and a headset/antenna receiver so i can listen to music in my greenhouses and while i'm operating a tractor etc. What do i need that i can hook to my google chromebox? I've seen short distance fm transmitters that rebroadcast from a live stream source but don't want to interfere with my neighbors etc. can i use WI/FI or something else? Thanks

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At about 100 feet WiFi starts to be iffy.
Mar 21, 2016 3:01PM PDT

At 300 I write it off. You're definitely into something you don't find in consumer products.

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FM Transmitter alternative
Mar 21, 2016 3:21PM PDT

So do you think i should try the FM Transmitter to rebroadcast my streamed music? I Can get a 1 watt and 7 watt transmitter for 30 bucks and beam content to any FM radio and set the frequency to not conflict with real radio stations.

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May be the only consumer alternative.
Mar 21, 2016 3:28PM PDT
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alternative
Mar 21, 2016 3:59PM PDT

i'm so close to the Canadian border in a remote area of Maine i don't think i would bother anyone.

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Given you may be in the USA.
Mar 21, 2016 4:15PM PDT

I never advise taking this risk. The fines can be very high. They not only fine but add the cost of tracking you down. http://www.broadcastlawblog.com/articles/fcc-fines/ shows these start in the 5 figures.

If you broadcast copyrighted works, this can get very expensive.