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PLL FM Transmitter with PIC-Based Tuning

March 01, 2011 By: admin Category: Ham Radio, Microcontroller, PIC, Project, Transmitter No Comments →

This easy to build PLL FM transmitter can deliver RF power output typically of 5 Watt. The project uses PIC16F627A to control PLL IC TSA5511 during FM Tuning process. PLL in-lock state status is displayed on LCD or you can check it on LED indicator (when LCD not connected).

FM Transmitter with a Single Transistor

February 04, 2011 By: admin Category: Analog, Ham Radio, Transmitter No Comments →

Here is the most stable, smallest, and energy saving FM transmitter. It uses only single transistor oscillator, PN2222A. Other high frequency / low noise transistor like 2N2222A, BFxxx series, BC109B, C, and even well known BC238 could work as well. Key to a well functioning, low consumption circuit is to use a high hFE / […]

Frequency Marker Generator

June 07, 2010 By: admin Category: AVR, Ham Radio, Microcontroller, Project No Comments →

COLT45 is a small multi-purpose device intended for the Amateur Radio operator, short wave listener, or other experimenters. Functions include a versatile frequency marker generator, a Morse code keyer, and a Morse code beacon generator with room for more functionality.

Portable Spectrum Analyzer

January 17, 2010 By: admin Category: Ham Radio, Measurement, PIC, Tools No Comments →

If you have ever attempted to do any projects that involved UHF/VHF frequencies, what is immediately apparent is that your normal test equipment is very inadequate. Standard TV signal space, for example, runs from 50 to 878 MHz. The cost of acquiring test equipment that operate at those frequencies, like signal generators or an oscilloscope, […]