Parts List:

Resistors are 1/4 Watt, 5%: R1: R2: R3: R4: R5: .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. 10K 86K 3.3K 2.2K 100 Ohm 2.2nF, ceramic 4.7nF, ceramic 10pF, miniature variable 100pF, ceramic 1uF, 25V, electrolytic 1uF, polyester

Capacitors: C1, C8: ....... C2: .............. C3, C6: ....... C4, C9: ....... C5: .............. C7: .............. Semiconductors: Q1: .............. BC108, NTE123A, NPN transistor Q2: .............. 2N2369, 2N2222, NTE123A, NPN transistor

Notes:
Q1 and Q2 both reference to a NTE123A replacement type. With a short antenna the maximum distance is about 600 feet (200M). But with a proper antenna this distance can easily be changed to about 1/2 mile (800M)! Even so, keep in mind that this simple transmitter is just that; simple! If you find that the frequency drift a little, secure the coil with candle wax or a dab of hot-melt glue. The coil, L1, is wound on a 10mm body. Use a wooden dowel or similar. Wind about 4 turn of enameled copper wire (also called 'magnet wire'). Obviously, remove the body after winding. Scrape the enamel off both ends of the coil before attempting to solder.

As for the ceramic capacitors, try to find and use the socalled 'NP0' types for low noise/temperature drift. They have a black stripe at the top of the cap. They are manufactured by Philips. The variable capacitors, C3 and C6, are just the regular trimmer caps. This type of transmitter works best in a metal enclosure. Just make sure nothing of your circuit is touching it. "Gnd." in the schematic diagram just refers to the negative pole of your battery.

Copyright and Credits:

Source: "Elektuur Magazine", 1992. Document updates & modifications, all diagrams, Layout, editing, Copyright by Tony van Roon. Re-posting or taking graphics in any way or form of this project is expressly prohibited by international copyright laws. Copyright 1995 -- Tony van Roon Last updated June 15, 2006