AM/FM PC recievers?

**Birrman54** · 12-31-2002, 05:19 PM

Hey,

I know there are plenty of USB/Serial/etc FM radio recievers for the PC, but are there any that recieve AM as well? I thought I had seen one a while back but I can't remember the brand. Does anyone know it?

birrman54

**millec** · 01-01-2003, 02:06 AM

ADS Technologies Cadet AM/FM Radio Data Receiver Card

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FEATURES AT A GLANCE
For PC Computers
1 x ISA Slot Type

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- The Cadet is a radio receiver for the PC that also receives data transmitted via radio broadcasts.
- Listen to music in the background, enjoy talk radio, or even catch a sporting event from your PC.
- Scan/seek by station and format... More

http://shopping.yahoo.com/shop?d=scrd&id=1990615633

This card is supported under both Linux and Windows (I did some checking).

I just ordered one late last night. That might have been a mistake. It is an ISA card, and I cannot find an ITX MB that will support an ISA card. Any ideas?

--Craig

PS: "I" before "E" except after "C"

**Gutter** · 01-01-2003, 02:07 AM

The Cadet is the only I know of so far that accepts AM.

**Jay** · 01-01-2003, 12:26 PM

Depends how bad you want AM, or should I say how much are you willing to pay.

http://www.icomamerica.com/receivers...r1000main.html

Down side: I think its like 300 bucks or something.

**saletel** · 01-01-2003, 03:48 PM

but that does a lot more then just am and fm....

**millec** · 01-01-2003, 04:31 PM

The ICOM pcr1000 is around $390, but ICOM has a new am/fm/wfm receiver for $289.

http://hamshop.net/PCR.htm

Icom IC-PCR100 Communications Receiver for Computer

Continuous coverage from .1000 to 1300.000 Mhz. (cellular blocked)
Multi-mode FM, AM, WFM
1000 memory channels
Control via PC Software

The cool thing about this receiver is that:

1. It is external, so the AM reception is good.
2. It can receive more than just regular radio signals, it can also receive marine radio, noaa weather radio, etc.
3. It is almost affordable for a carputer.

--Craig

**Gutter** · 01-01-2003, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by millec
cellular blocked

That would've made it worth $300.

**millec** · 01-01-2003, 06:22 PM

You can buy one from Canada if you want to listen in on cellular RF transmissions.

The PCR 1000 is ~400, the PCR100 is ~300 although I have seen it for as low as $225 used.

--Craig

**Typhoon747** · 01-02-2003, 01:24 PM

So this should be able to pickup all Fire, Police and Emerancy channels as well, Correct?

hmmm, I was thinking about adding a scanner to my setup but this might work even better.

FYI

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1948488933

Too much $$ for me right now, but maybe not for someone else.