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Re:Turn Raspberry Pi’s GPIO into an FM Transmitter by andrewstuart on Saturday November 12, 2022 @02:07PM (#33576008)
If you want to build fully legal applications that transmit FM you can use the Si4713.

https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-si4713-fm-radio-transmit...

John Park did a short video on it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKP6Z-cEbFQ

You can also buy a fully legal MP3 FM transmitter. https://radiofidelity.com/best-fm-transmitter-for-your-car/

Bitluni made a fun (illegal) AM radio transmitter with an esp32 https://youtu.be/lRXHd3HNzEo

Re:Turn Raspberry Pi’s GPIO into an FM Transmitter by anthk on Saturday November 12, 2022 @07:51PM (#33578831)
I would like an USB FM transmitter which shows up as an USB audio card.

You set the sound card output at your OS settings and everything it's broadcasted over FM.

I know some of them exist for bluetooth audio, but not for FM.

Re:Turn Raspberry Pi’s GPIO into an FM Transmitter by rahimnathwani on Saturday November 12, 2022 @07:56PM (#33578847)
It would be cool to have this in one unit, but it's also easy to put together by combining two readily-available devices:

- a USB sound card with 3.5mm jack, and

- an FM transmitter module (which can usually be powered with 3v-12v, so should be able to work with 5v USB power

Re:Turn Raspberry Pi’s GPIO into an FM Transmitter by aussiegeek on Saturday November 12, 2022 @09:50PM (#33579465)
This is an interesting challenge, would be a great homebrew project.

(If I wasn't already neck deep in interesting challenges I would consider picking this one up)

Re:Turn Raspberry Pi’s GPIO into an FM Transmitter by rahimnathwani on Saturday November 12, 2022 @08:13PM (#33578933)
The 'Roav by Anker Bluetooth FM transmitter' is amazing. So much better than the generic ones, and well worth the extra money.

It provides a good signal, is easy to adjust, and works well for phone calls (not just music).

Re:Turn Raspberry Pi’s GPIO into an FM Transmitter by knaik94 on Saturday November 12, 2022 @09:46PM (#33579444)
Does it output music in stereo with separate left right channels? The few I tried treat all audio as a mono source, throwing away the left or right track. Searching amazon reviews for this information has been frustrating because stereo can also refer to the head unit and speakers. The NULAXY had this issue for me.
Re:Turn Raspberry Pi’s GPIO into an FM Transmitter by rahimnathwani on Saturday November 12, 2022 @10:28PM (#33579700)
"Does it output music in stereo with separate left right channels?"

Sorry, I don't know. It's in my parents' car, so I won't be able to check until the next time I visit them.

Re:Turn Raspberry Pi’s GPIO into an FM Transmitter by samstave on Saturday November 12, 2022 @08:14PM (#33578936)
I want a damn CELLPHONE with FM/AM radio RECEIVER!

So you can get radio when there is no cell or data service - like when camping or hiking etc.

Re:Turn Raspberry Pi’s GPIO into an FM Transmitter by andrewstuart on Saturday November 12, 2022 @08:50PM (#33579145)
I believe the iPhone has such a receiver but it’s not enabled.
Re:Turn Raspberry Pi’s GPIO into an FM Transmitter by Keyframe on Saturday November 12, 2022 @09:17PM (#33579287)
Mobile phones have regressed in several areas. This is one definitely.
Re:Turn Raspberry Pi’s GPIO into an FM Transmitter by aidenn0 on Saturday November 12, 2022 @11:59PM (#33580229)
Most Android phones with a 3.5mm jack have this
Re:Turn Raspberry Pi’s GPIO into an FM Transmitter by tetris11 on Sunday November 13, 2022 @08:57AM (#33583100)
The Nokia N900 has an FM transmitter built in