Miniature FM Transmitter
Learn to build your own mini FM transmitter compliments of
Cleveland Institute of Electronics.
This fun project will show you how to build a mini broadcasting
device that can transmit an audio signal up to a quarter mile
to any FM receiver. It's easy to build and a good learning
experience and best of all - it's free!
This project was written by one of CIE's instructors. It
serves as a hands-on learning tool for our students or anybody
interested in electronics troubleshooting.
Having a range of up to a quarter mile, it's great for a
house security system, baby monitoring device or simply a
listening gadget that you can place anywhere!
C4 is a small, screw-adjustable, trimmer capacitor. Set your
FM receiver for a clear, blank space. Then, with a non-conductive
tool, adjust this capacitor for the clearest reception. Although
this transmitter is designed for the FM broadcast band, it
can be tuned to 2 meters, and other VHF bands by changing
values of C4 and L1.
Close up
L1 is 9 turns of #22 gauge solid wire (air-wound) 1/4 inch
diameter coil. Use a 1/4 inch diameter bolt and wrap
the wire in the threads. After mounting the coil, back
out the bolt.
C1, C2, C3, and C5 are ceramic type capacitors, preferably
npo (low noise) or equivalent. However, you can use any type
you have around, but do not use electrolytic or tantalum capacitors.
A 2N3904 transistor was used for Q1 and Q2. The 2N3904 is a
general purpose silicon NPN bipolar transistor used for switching
and amplifier applications. However, you may substitute the
2N3904 with a 2N2222 or a 2N3906, these are also general purpose
transistors.
Back
The antenna is 8” to 18” of any type wire.
Try to keep all leads as short as possible to prevent stray
capacitance.
Transmitter Parts:
R1, R4, R6 10K resistor
R2 1Meg resistor
R3 100K resistor
R5 100 ohm resistor
R7 1K resistor
C1, C2 0.1uf capacitor
C3 0.01uf capacitor
C4 5 - 30pf variable capacitor
C5 4.7pf capacitor
Q1, Q2 2N3904 transistor
L1 9 turns of #22 gauge
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