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How to make your own pirate radio station

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Tired of the preprogramed junk that makes up radio? Don’t curse the DJ; seize the airwaves! An FM transmitter is a simple device that connects to your music player and broadcasts your tunes through a weak radio signal. This signal can be picked up by receivers in the immediate vicinity, but with a few tweaks you can strengthen it and reach up to 100 feet. Although it may not be much, it can turn your car into a vehicle that doubles as a mobile radio station.

Here’s what to do.

via Wired

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