In Home Wireless Monitoring?

[zonian149]

I am in the process of setting up my "shack" in a closet and I would like to know what my options are for listening to my scanner(s) from anywhere in my home. I know I could use a baby monitor, but beyond that I am clueless. What kind of sound quality do baby monitors have? Is bluetooth a possibility, or wireless headphones. What extra equipment would I need?--Gary

 

[feedbak]

try an FM transmitter maybe?

 

[kingpin]

I've done the FM transmitter myself and it works well. Don't fool with anything you can buy from the store. Get one from Ramsey.com and you can either build it yourself or get one prebuilt and you'll have much better range and enjoyment.

 

[SkipSanders]

Be sure the actual transmitter is as far from the radios/antennas as you can get it. Yes, a tiny FM transmitter, if close, can desense your receivers noticeably, I've tried it. It may be weak, but it's right there.

 

[feedbak]

I've done the FM transmitter myself and it works well. Don't fool with anything you can buy from the store. Get one from Ramsey.com and you can either build it yourself or get one prebuilt and you'll have much better range and enjoyment.

Really, are the tiny ones from the store that bad?
Always thought about that.

 

[iMONITOR]

Radio Shack has an FM wireless intercom that would be perfect! I have these in my home. The audio is loud, and very clear, full quieting, no static. They can run from 4-"AA" batteries, or an AC adapter. They even have a lock-on transmit, and an RCA connector for an AUX input. Frequency is selectable 910-914MHz. Range is 200 feet.

4-Channel 900MHz Wireless Intercom
Model: 43-3102 | Catalog #: 43-3102
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?parentPage=search&summary=summary&cp=&productId=2049756&accessories=accessories&rpg=4&kw=intercom&techSpecs=techSpecs&currentTab=features&custRatings=custRatings&sr=1&features=features&origkw=intercom&support=support&tab=techSpecs

 

[Uplink]

I use a bluetooth headphone and a bluetooth USB dongle like this...

http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48154&highlight=bluetooth

 

[NYRHKY94]

I know this is a late post for this subject, but just wanted to add that I use an FM tramsitter from Crane that works very well. I have it hooked-up to my Pro-2096 in my office on the first floor and listen to it on various FM radios throughout the house. The range and sound quality is excellent. There's even a simple tweak that can be made on the Crane that improves distance as well.

One of the FM radios I use is the BC370CRS analog scanner/clock radio from Uniden. I have that on my night stand. Whenever I want to listen in on digital, I switch over to programmed FM station on that one to receive the scans from the Pro-2096 downstairs. If the wife gets annoyed enough, I put the headphones on ;-)