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Long Range Transmitter Circuit – 2 to 5 Km Range

Last Updated on February 1, 2020 by Swagatam 179 Comments

The proposed long range transmitter circuit really is very steady, harmonic free design which you can use with standard fm frequencies between 88 and 108 MHz.

Table of Contents
  • Technical Specifications of the Transmitter
    • How it Works
    • How to Set-up the Transmitter
    • Circuit Diagram
      • Solving the Circuit Problem

Technical Specifications of the Transmitter

This will likely encompass 5km spectrum (long range). It includes an extremely consistent oscillator for the reason that you employ LM7809 stabilizer that is a 9V stabilized power source for T1 transistor and for frequency realignment that may be reached by means of the 10K linear potentiometer.

The output strength of this long range rf transmitter is approximately 1W however may be more significant should you use transistors like KT920A, BLY8, 2SC1970, 2SC1971…

Transistor T1 is employed as an oscillator stage to present a small power steady frequency. To fine-tune the freq. apply the 10k linear potentiometer this way: should you moderate, in the direction of ground, the freq. would probably decrease but when you fine-tune it in direction of + it would climb.

Essentially the potentiometer is needed just as a flexible power source for the a pair of BB139 varicap diodes.

Both of these diodes function as a changeable capacitor whilst you regulate the pot. By tweaking the diode capacitance the L1 + diodes circuit renders a resonance circuit for T1.

Feel free to employ transistors similar to BF199, BF214 however be careful not to use BCs. At this point you don’t receive yet the long range fm wireless transmitter due to the fact that the electric power is fairly reduced, a maximum of 0.5 mW.

How it Works

The proposed transmitter circuit works in the following manner:

Always encase the oscillator stage in a metal guard to avoid parasite frequencies destabilizing the oscillating stage.

Transistors T2 and T3 functions as a buffer stage, T2 as a voltage amplifier and T3 as a current amp.

This buffer stage is vital for freq stabilization simply because is a tampon circuit between the oscillator and the preamp and final amplifier. It happens to be renowned that bad transmitter layouts normally change freq. whenever you alter the finalized stage.

Using this T2, T3 stage this won’t occur again!

T4 is a preamplifier stage and is employed as a voltage power rf amplifier which enables it to produce adequate power to the ending T5 transistor stage.

As is demonstrated T4 carries a capacitor trimmer in its collector, this is definitely accustomed to render a resonance circuit designed to drive T4 to promote more advantageous situations and do away with those undesirable harmonics.

L2 and L3 coils has to be at 90 degrees perspective one to another, this is to prevent frequency and parasite coupling.

The concluding stage of the long range rf transmitter is equipped with any rf power transistor containing no less than one watt production power.

Utilize transistors like 2N3866, 2N3553, KT920A, 2N3375, 2SC1970 or 2SC1971 should you wish to produce a professional fm transmitter with ample power to take care of an extended spectrum zone. Should you use 2N2219 you will definitely get a maximum of 400mW.

Make use of an effective heatsink for the T5 transistor because it becomes slightly warm. Make use of a reliable 12V/1Amp balanced supply of power.

How to Set-up the Transmitter

Begin by building the oscillator stage, solder a tiny wire to T1 10pF capacitor out and hearing a fm radio, tweak the 10k pot until it is possible to “hear” a blank disturbances or maybe if you connect an music base you could listen to the melodies.

With a 70cm cord it is possible to take care of a 2 – 3 meter region simply with the oscillator stage.

Next carry on and construct the remaining of the rf transmitter, utilize correct shielding as suggested in the above explanation.

As soon as you have completed the transmitter design, hook up the antenna or more effectively a 50 or 75 Ω resistive load and make use of this as a rf probe, feel free to use 1N4148 diode in place of the probe diode.

Fine-tune yet again the 10k pot to favored freq. thereafter go to T4 stage and scale down the initial collector trimmer for highest voltage signal on the multimeter.

After that carry on with the subsequent trimmer and so forth. After that get back on the very first trimmer and readjust yet again until you receive the maximum voltage on the multimeter.

For one watt rf power you could possibly ascertain a twelve to sixteen Voltage. The method is P (in watt) is equivalent to U2 / Z, wherein Z is 150 for 75Ω resistor or 100 for 50Ω resistor, nevertheless one should keep in mind that the proper rf power is lesser.

After those modification, in case things are heading nicely hook up the antenna, keep on employing the rf probe, readjust once more all of the the trimmers right from T3.

Guarantee you don’t have harmonics, verify the TV and radio set to determine if there exists fluctuations on the band. Verify this in an alternative area, a long way away from the fm transmitter or antenna.

The unit is all set up to be used for exchanging music, talks, chats across the suggested range and bands.

Circuit Diagram

All Inductors are air cored

L1 = 5 wounds / 23 SWG / 4mm silvered copper
L2 = 6 wounds / 21 SWG / 6mm enamelled copper
L3 = 3 wounds / 19 SWG / 7mm silvered copper
L4 = 6 wounds / 19 SWG / 6mm enamelled copper
L5 = 4 wounds / 19 SWG / 7mm silvered copper

T1 = T2 = T3 = T4 = BF199
T5 = 2N3866 for 1Watt / 2SC1971, BLY81,or 2N3553 for 1.5 to 2W power.

Feedback from Mr. Himzo (a dedicated follower of this website)

Hello Swagatam,

I have few questions about your long range fm transmitter.

Firstly about the shielding, what is the most simplest solution to avoid those "parasite frequencies"?

Secondly, what means those 1nF capacitors at the top? Can they be simple in parallel connection or they need to be separated to every transistor like in scheme?

Thirdly, I sent you a photo of transmitter, I didn't turn on amplifier part because my heatsink is coming. Where can I put antenna for testing without amplifier (T5 stage)?

And lastly, how can I modulate those trimmers if I dont have plastic screwdrivers?

Thank you very very much, this is great project.

Your fan, Himzo.

Solving the Circuit Problem

Hello Himzo,

the simplest and the only way to shield the various sensitive stages is by using metal walls between the stages...

the 1nF capacitors should be positioned exactly where these are indicated in the diagram.... the picture which you have shown will never work... transmitter circuits require extreme care as far as their construction and positioning of the components are concerned.

You can never build a long range transmitter successfully on a breadboard, you will have to do it on a well designed PCB which should have a grounded track base layout encompassing all the thinner tracks, only then you can expect the transmitter to work...that too after careful optimization of the trimmers and by employing a compatible antenna.

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Questions & Answers

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muhammad
December 21, 2024 • 2 years ago #167481

Fine-tune yet again the 10k pot to favored freq. thereafter go to T4 stage and scale down the initial collector trimmer for highest voltage signal on the multimeter.

For this paragraph where do I put the multimeter probes to measure voltage?

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SwagatamAdmin
December 21, 2024 • 2 years ago #167482

Test the voltage across L4.

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Richard Linton
October 27, 2023 • 3 years ago #146511

Hi,
Is it possible to be able to send bluetooth signal from a device via radio signal to a Phone/Tablet approximately 1500 meters. I have a project in mind but I’m struggling to find a solution

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SwagatamAdmin
October 27, 2023 • 3 years ago #146512

Hi, It seems it is possible, however I do not have the exact circuit diagram that would modulate RF with Bluetooth.

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Richard Linton
October 30, 2023 • 3 years ago #146572

Hi , would you have any idea where I might start to look for one/

Thanks

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SwagatamAdmin
October 30, 2023 • 3 years ago #146577

Sorry, currently I have no idea about it!

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Krishna Kumar M
August 30, 2023 • 3 years ago #144955

Dear Mr. Swagatam, I am Krishna kumar from TVM, Kerala, an electronic enthusiast, looking for a long-range (5 km) RF (433Mhz) transmitter and receiver for my project to switch on and off an AC Power Source. If you have such a transceiver, please send me the details. Thanks in Advance.

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SwagatamAdmin
August 31, 2023 • 3 years ago #144964

Hi Krishna Kumar, sorry, I don’t seem to have this circuit with me right now, If I happen to find one will surely let you know…

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Peter
January 14, 2023 • 3 years ago #138910

i have managed and succesed to make all type of radio transmitter,,from 100m to 10 km but my question is how can I improve the range to 20km kindly assist me my email is peterkamau1344@gmail.com for replying

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sifnas
June 22, 2023 • 3 years ago #143608

use amplifier to out.

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SwagatamAdmin
January 15, 2023 • 3 years ago #138932

Since you could build transmitters upto 10km range, you seem to have more knowledge and experience than me in this field. I do not have sufficient expertise to solve your query.

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gamal o mehdar
May 31, 2022 • 4 years ago #122208

can i use this for sending multi-channel segnals

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SwagatamAdmin
May 31, 2022 • 4 years ago #122213

You can send multichannel signals through the shown single input

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Sam
August 3, 2021 • 5 years ago #93019

Hi Swagatam, please what are the diameters of the inductors?

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SwagatamAdmin
August 3, 2021 • 5 years ago #93020

Hi Sam, they are already given in the article, 4mm, 6mm, 7mm….

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Sam
August 3, 2021 • 5 years ago #93030

Thanks a lot. Keep up the good work, you are really making positive changes in the electronic world for newbies. Very fast and reliable replies. I always look for projects from your pages. Thanks again.????

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SwagatamAdmin
August 3, 2021 • 5 years ago #93032

You are welcome Sam, Happy to help!

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Yasifpeerally
February 27, 2021 • 5 years ago #87390

I have built the transmitter years ago but with my own modification to get the range I wanted.

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Tim
September 24, 2020 • 6 years ago #82548

Hello Mr. Swagatam

I am building this circuit for a school project. Is there any way You could have a quick look at the PCB i produced? And I don’t exactly know where to put my antenna after. Thanks for your work and have a nice day.

Best, Tim

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SwagatamAdmin
September 24, 2020 • 6 years ago #82555

Hello Mr.Tim,

This project is not a school project and will require a high degree of expertise in the Rf field to successfully build it. So please proceed with caution.

The antenna connector is shown at extreme right across the “output” points

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Iman
June 22, 2020 • 6 years ago #79721

Hi Swagatam.
Thanks for the work on this project.
Can we make this transmitter for 5 Watts by simply changing the transistor?
And if we can, what part number do you suggest?
Regards.

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SwagatamAdmin
June 22, 2020 • 6 years ago #79730

Thanks Imran, that may be possible since the circuit has a separate driver stage. You can search online for a high power RF transistor, you might get some clue

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Engr Bashir
February 1, 2020 • 6 years ago #75760

Good Morning sir.
Please sir, i want make a final year school project of ( VOICE TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER) please can you help me with the Circuit??

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SwagatamAdmin
February 1, 2020 • 6 years ago #75779

Hi Engr Bashir, you can try the following concept

https://www.homemade-circuits.com/homemade-walkie-talkie-circuit/

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Aakash Sharma
February 12, 2020 • 6 years ago #76453

sir i want to make a RF transreciver of range upto 3km. Which gives a accurate data of that range. how could i make this model.

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SwagatamAdmin
February 12, 2020 • 6 years ago #76454

Hi Aakash, here’s one circuit that you can try:

makingcircuits.com/blog/powerful-transceiver-circuit-using-ic-mc2833-mc3363/

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Altera
December 25, 2019 • 7 years ago #73550

please,
apart from cabling is there any other way one could send video and audio signal up to a mile,if it requires any form of coding,can it be actualise,lf yes please,circuit diagrams.
thanks

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SwagatamAdmin
December 26, 2019 • 7 years ago #73567

I don’t know about video but audio can be sent through a transmitter above 1 km through a simple circuit, but might require special optimization and a special antenna for efficient transmission.

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Farid Ahmed Babar
August 3, 2019 • 7 years ago #68978

Thanks Mr Swagtam
I hope you will find solution..i believe in you

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Abdulalim Balarabe
March 4, 2019 • 7 years ago #65745

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. i am interested in the RF section of your design. ie the relationship between T5, L4, L5 and the two trimmers. Can you please shade some light on what is going on in that section. the closes idea i have is the working of a colpitt oscillator. The combination of the inductor L5 and the two trimmer capacitor has left me in the dark. I think L4 is a radio frequency chock. what is the power at the base of T5? Thanks

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SwagatamAdmin
March 4, 2019 • 7 years ago #65749

Thanks Abdul, They basically act like an LC tank circuit which resonates with the frequency of T4 stage and concentrates it many folds so that it gets amplified enough for the long distance transmission. Yes L4 is the choke, and L5 is the tank coil

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venkatesh Anaparthi
March 22, 2019 • 7 years ago #66017

hi Swagatam ,

could you able share your email id , i required 8 kilometers range transmitter and receiver ckt to trip my load my ELECTRICITY BOARD SUPPLY GOES off when DG is running . Here the constraints we are unable to lay the interlocking cable so we are going for wire less , if any circuit is there kindly suggest i will develop the same

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SwagatamAdmin
March 22, 2019 • 7 years ago #66018

Hi Venkatesh,

I have a 27MHz long range circuit designed by elektor electronics, but it can be extremely difficult to make and test such circuits for any newcomer. I would suggest you to buy one instead. Or you can use a GSM based design such as this:

https://www.homemade-circuits.com/24-ghz-10-channel-remote-control-switch/

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Melvin
March 7, 2018 • 8 years ago #58933

Hi sir 1) I would like to know whats the use of those variable capacitors here. I dont know how to use it
2) What is shielding. What is its use
3) Which component is 100/0.5w
4) 10uf capacitor is of how many volts
5) Why 2 dotted lines in circuit which is connected to ground
6) Why T5 is based on watts and what is the difference between 1w and 2w output
Kindly please reply to me at mevivrg01@gmail.com

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SwagatamAdmin
March 7, 2018 • 8 years ago #58939

Hi Melvin, here are the answers:
1)Those are called trimmers, it is for optimizing the frequency and power output from the transmitter to maximum.
2) Shielding refers to adding metal partitions between the various stages of the transmitter so that processed signals across these stages do not interfere with each other and reduce efficiency, the metal can be preferably copper so that it can be fixed with the PCB by soldering.
3)100/0.5W = 100 ohm 1/2 watt resistor
4) 10uF/25V
5) The shield partitions explained above must be aligned across these shown dotted lines such that they stand like walls on these dotted lines…the height of these copper shield plates could be 2 cm and thickness could be 1mm.
6) T5 handles the power stage of the transmitter, and their watt rating indicate how much power each of these variants can handle and produce at the output

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Melvin
March 8, 2018 • 8 years ago #58948

Hi swag its me again Melvin. Thanks for your reply but I’m a little bit confused of that first answer. So how to use those trimmers.

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SwagatamAdmin
March 8, 2018 • 8 years ago #58952

Hi Melvin, please read the comments, I have answered it in one of the comment replies.

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Melvin
March 8, 2018 • 8 years ago #58957

Thanks swag

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varun
February 23, 2018 • 8 years ago #58678

I have recently build lots of low power fm transmitter all claiming about 1km range but at most I could get 500mts only. I am not able to tune the circuit meaning to say that the oscillator and the tank circuit are not at same frequency and because of that I am getting signal at many places on fm band ie harmonics . how to tune such transmitter pls help. like in this you have got 4 trimmer capacitor how to tune them? which one should I tune first.pls help

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SwagatamAdmin
February 23, 2018 • 8 years ago #58701

disconnect the last T5 stage which has the antenna, and optimize the two trimmers to get maximum silence (null point) in the FM radio positioned at about 10 meters away, once this is achieved connect the T5 back and repeat the process without an antenna at a greater distance away from the transmitter.

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jamil
September 22, 2017 • 9 years ago #54039

Hello again sir swagatam I have no idea what component that bb139

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SwagatamAdmin
September 22, 2017 • 9 years ago #54040

Jamil, that’s a varicap diode

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varicap

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jamil
September 23, 2017 • 9 years ago #54077

Sir its possible to put crystal oscillator in transmiteer and receiver.

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SwagatamAdmin
September 24, 2017 • 9 years ago #54090

I am not sure how to do it, if you know you can try

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PAKPA OINAM
July 14, 2017 • 9 years ago #51720

Hello sir, My name is pakpa. I want to know something that is there any possible way to convert rc remote control car's remote to fm transmitter. Kindly help me.

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SwagatamAdmin
July 14, 2017 • 9 years ago #51727

Hello Pakpa, yes that may be possible by first converting the voice signals into digital mode through a class D amplifier circuit

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yasif peerally
May 26, 2017 • 9 years ago #50755

Hello Mr swagatam.yasifpeerally@gmail.com many thanks again for the beautiful design of your fm long range one watts transmitter I have built and it work.

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SwagatamAdmin
May 26, 2017 • 9 years ago #50765

thank you yasif, I am glad it worked for you, appreciate your efforts….

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Unknown
May 25, 2017 • 9 years ago #50728

I want to do 5 kms FM transmitter but i have no idea because i don't no which things i should brought and where should brought and i don't no modul of board

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SwagatamAdmin
May 25, 2017 • 9 years ago #50747

first you must build and try small designs, if you succeed with those, you can gradually go for more complex and long distance versions….

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yasif peerally
May 11, 2017 • 9 years ago #50394

Well yasifpeerally@gmail.com please forward me your email address I will share my knowledge to you.i have not made a pcb to built the circuit I have built on stripe board I assure you that I got the range.

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yasif peerally
March 28, 2017 • 9 years ago #49370

Hello thanks for long range tx circuit I have built it and it work beautifully Yasifpeerally

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SwagatamAdmin
March 28, 2017 • 9 years ago #49386

that's great! I appreciate your efforts and thank you for sharing the info

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Prasenjit Majhi
March 27, 2017 • 9 years ago #49340

hi sir i don't give some parts of my market. so you can help me?
my email- bubun43@gmail.com
wait your answare

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SwagatamAdmin
March 28, 2017 • 9 years ago #49364

Prasenjit, In the article you will find many equivalents suggested for the transistors, so you can experiment with those alternate numbers…

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SwagatamAdmin
March 24, 2017 • 9 years ago #49281

https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2016/06/simplest-quadcopter-drone-circuit.html

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ترفيه وضحكة
March 24, 2017 • 9 years ago #49275

HI how make receiver and transmitter for drone
Thanks

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Sharoj Al Hasan
December 20, 2016 • 10 years ago #47462

Sir will it work perfectly ? i want to make this .
I am new that will good if you can provide me more easy circuit for long long range transmitter .

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SwagatamAdmin
December 22, 2016 • 10 years ago #47488

Sharoj, you can try the following circuit

https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2014/11/rf-signal-jammer-circuit.html

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Arka Bhattacharya
October 25, 2016 • 10 years ago #45866

Sir,
I request you to kindly send me the complete list of parts, used in this incredible project.
Thank you in advance.

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SwagatamAdmin
October 28, 2016 • 10 years ago #45937

You are welcome Arka,

for the 500 meter transmitter you can try the following design

https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2014/11/rf-signal-jammer-circuit.html

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Arka Bhattacharya
October 27, 2016 • 10 years ago #45918

Sir,
First of all, thank you very much and "PRONAM". Now, I'm going to make that FM bug transmitter. I will be very glad if you also send me the link of 500 meter range transmitter. I hope, you will guide me. And again, thanks a lot for your prompt reply and guiding me.
Arka

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SwagatamAdmin
October 27, 2016 • 10 years ago #45906

Arka, If you are a newbie then you should proceed step wise and learn how to build basic transmitters first. Please try any of these models and see if you are able to succeed with them or not.

https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2014/08/spy-bug-circuits.html

Once you do then the next step would be to build a 500 meter range transmitter, and after that finally you could try the 5km range design

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Arka Bhattacharya
October 26, 2016 • 10 years ago #45900

Sir,
I am a law student and have not enough knowledge about radio frequency to make this project. But, I am very much interested to build a FM transmitter with not less than 5 km range. I will be very glad if you tell me the complete parts list and guide me further.
Thanks for keeping patience to help this newbie.

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SwagatamAdmin
October 26, 2016 • 10 years ago #45886

Arka, please click on the diagram to enlarge and copy the part name which are mentioned beside the respective symbols, if you show this list to the shopkeeper he will understand and give you the required material.

but please remember this project is for the experts who may be well versed with RF concepts, it's not for the newcomers

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Arka Bhattacharya
October 25, 2016 • 10 years ago #45863

Sir,
It will be very useful if you give a complete list of all parts used in this amazing circuit. You can mail me the list of the parts at arka6208@gmail.com or can post it here.
Thanks in advance.

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Himzo Hasak
October 14, 2016 • 10 years ago #45530

Dear Swagatam,
Can I add MPX(stereo, RDS) at the audio input of this transmitter? In manual it says it can be transmitted by every transmitter that hasn't low pass filter at the beginning.

Best regards,
Himzo

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SwagatamAdmin
October 14, 2016 • 10 years ago #45538

Dear Himzo, I am sorry I am not sure about it, you may have to try it out practically to know the results

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Unknown
October 14, 2016 • 10 years ago #45526

what is to be used as input and output please help me

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Sanjay Tupkar
October 4, 2016 • 10 years ago #45251

With 1971 transistor how much power can provide by this circuit??

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SwagatamAdmin
October 4, 2016 • 10 years ago #45264

please mention the specifications of the transistor??

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Soumen Bhowmik
September 20, 2016 • 10 years ago #44793

sir what is the meaning of 56…..68 and 68 ……100/0.5w what is that also???thanks….

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SwagatamAdmin
September 21, 2016 • 10 years ago #44809

those are resistance values in Ohms

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SwagatamAdmin
August 17, 2016 • 10 years ago #43695

No I don't think so because BF99 is rated to operate with much higher frequencies than the mentioned ones…

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habtamu demeke
August 9, 2016 • 10 years ago #43441

i can't find the BB139 varactor diode, what other option can i use?

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SwagatamAdmin
August 12, 2016 • 10 years ago #43545

it's a resistor, a 100 ohm, 1/2 watt

please remember that RF circuits are never easy, and it must be only tried if you are well versed with RF transmitter concepts or under the supervision of an expert in the relevant field

initially you can try a 12 inch flexible wire as the antenna, if everything goes well then you can replace it with a yagi type antenna

video is not possible sorry

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habtamu demeke
August 12, 2016 • 10 years ago #43528

I almost got all the components except the component between
T4 and T5 labeled as 100/0.5w,connected with 10 micro farad, i don't know it's name and purpose.
can you tell me about the antenna and the pcb choice, please?
it will be nice if you put the video of how to construct.

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SwagatamAdmin
August 10, 2016 • 10 years ago #43469

any other equivalent will do….you will have to search for it.

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habtamu demeke
August 8, 2016 • 10 years ago #43403

hi swagatam i really like to build that fm transmitter but the circuit diagram is not clear. can you send me the circuit diagram at derui29@yahoo.com, please?

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habtamu demeke
August 10, 2016 • 10 years ago #43444

okay i got it. i can't find the BB139 varactor diode, what other option can i use?

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SwagatamAdmin
August 9, 2016 • 10 years ago #43415

Hi Habtamu, please click on the diagram to enlarge it, you will be able to see all the details clearly

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Jamil Mindalano
July 21, 2016 • 10 years ago #42840

Hi swagatam can u tell me where is the negative line in the circuit.

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SwagatamAdmin
July 22, 2016 • 10 years ago #42887

no it won't work

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Jamil Mindalano
July 22, 2016 • 10 years ago #42878

Sir what if i use a 2N3904 transistor in t1 to t4, because bf199 transistor is not avilable in our city.

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SwagatamAdmin
July 21, 2016 • 10 years ago #42867

Jamil, the 56K upper end is connected with the center lead of the 10K preset…the arrow identifies the center lead of the 10k preset

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Jamil Mindalano
July 21, 2016 • 10 years ago #42858

Sir how about the 56k resistor are not connected the one terminal, but the arrow is center in the 10k linear.

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SwagatamAdmin
July 21, 2016 • 10 years ago #42855

Hi Jamil, the black thick line surrounding the circuit is the negative line.

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iyiola semiu
July 17, 2016 • 10 years ago #42717

sir gud job all the tm,sir i need circuit for 2km fm transmitter

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SwagatamAdmin
July 18, 2016 • 10 years ago #42722

thanks iyiola, you can try the same circuit which is discussed in the above article.

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vivian blinks
June 22, 2016 • 10 years ago #42016

how can i get the complete write up for this particular fm transmitter circuit,i was asked to construct it but am through with the construction remaining the write up need some help from you

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ප්‍රේමෙ
June 22, 2016 • 10 years ago #41996

Thanks a lot for replying to all the queries Swagatam,
Can you mention the Inductance values of the coils used, so that I can get an idea whether the coil is woven correct.

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SwagatamAdmin
June 22, 2016 • 10 years ago #42015

you are welcome!

RF Transmitter coils normally are not specified with inductance values because the values can be so less that your meter won't have the range to measure them…so the physical specs are the one that you'll have to rely on.

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SwagatamAdmin
May 18, 2016 • 10 years ago #41011

Hi Raj,

yes it can be done…it is possible

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Unknown
May 11, 2016 • 10 years ago #40836

heyy !! this is ritwik . i need to make a simple wireless transmitter and reciever of range upto 50 metres . the idea is to make a transmitter which could transmit the signals in the particular range of 50 metres and any reciever coming into the range must get he signals from the transmitter . please help me with this .

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SwagatamAdmin
May 11, 2016 • 10 years ago #40843

Hi, you can try the following circuit:

https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2012/01/how-to-make-wireless-speaker-system.html

any FM receiver situated within a radial distance of 50 meters will be able to receive the signals..

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For You
March 13, 2016 • 10 years ago #39632

OK

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Moustafa Farouk
January 30, 2016 • 10 years ago #38201

what is 100/05w in the second stage? is it a resistor? and 10uf in the same stage ? is it something for a surface mount? because i'm working on a through hole board so what is its alternative?

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SwagatamAdmin
January 31, 2016 • 10 years ago #38221

100/0.5W is obviously a resistor and 10uF is after this resistor
surface mount is not compulsory but will work better…make sure the PCB is maximum area merged with the negative line.

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Unknown
January 30, 2016 • 10 years ago #38199

excuse me what is the audio and what is the output? is it microphone or aux for audio and antenna for output? and where is the vcc?

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SwagatamAdmin
January 31, 2016 • 10 years ago #38214

audio is the input frequency which needs to be wirelessly transmitted to the other end and the output where the antenna is supposed to be terminated

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shah hussain
January 22, 2016 • 10 years ago #37922

Sir, what is the legal range of fm transmisn in india without having lisence.

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SwagatamAdmin
January 22, 2016 • 10 years ago #37942

beyond 100m it could be illegal…

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leandro Piñol
November 23, 2015 • 11 years ago #36159

Sir does this transmitter will work the same with a two way wireless telephone system?
or if you would mind do you have a reliable two way wireless telephone Diagram
that I can borrow? 🙂

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SwagatamAdmin
November 23, 2015 • 11 years ago #36164

leandro, if you include a radio receiver in conjunction with the above transmitter on both sides then it can work as a two way wireless system.

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LUCKY C.S OZANO
October 14, 2015 • 11 years ago #34819

Hi Engineer can I use this diagram to transmit video signal?

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SwagatamAdmin
October 16, 2015 • 11 years ago #34858

hello lucky, it may be possible, not sure though, just Google "video transmitter circuit" and you'll plenty of good circuits online.

By the way, you can also refer to the following design for the same:

https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2013/10/simple-tv-transmitter-circuit.html

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suman das
October 13, 2015 • 11 years ago #34773

Dear Engineer,
If I want to get 10km Range then what no of transistor should be used in this circuit.
Also suggest what type of antenna is suitable for it ?

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SwagatamAdmin
October 13, 2015 • 11 years ago #34785

Dear Suman,

the range cannot be increased just by changing the transistor, it can be much more complex than this….so it's not that easy.

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princekumar gupta
October 11, 2015 • 11 years ago #34704

Can I use 2.4ghz for remote

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LUCKY C.S OZANO
October 9, 2015 • 11 years ago #34673

Hello Engineer thank you for sharing this wonderful project. Please can I use this design to send video signal?

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SwagatamAdmin
October 10, 2015 • 11 years ago #34683

hello lucky, it may be possible, not sure though, just Google "video transmitter circuit" and you'll plenty of good circuits online.

By the way, you can also refer to the following design for the same:

https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2013/10/simple-tv-transmitter-circuit.html

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Adam Kabir Umar
June 16, 2015 • 11 years ago #31578

Engineer, I encountered a problem with the FM transmitter circuit. This was because of my system's resolution that I cannot understand the value of the upper resistor connected to collector of T1. It looks like 10k, 15k or 18K. Please, make it more clearer specifically.

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SwagatamAdmin
June 17, 2015 • 11 years ago #31588

Adam, click on the diagram to enlarge it, and you'll be able to see everything distinctly….T1 collector resistor is a 330 ohm resistor…how do you see it as 15k, or 18K??

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Adam Kabir Umar
June 16, 2015 • 11 years ago #31567

Engineer, I want to know the value of the upper resistor connected to the collector of T1. It is not clear to me. Thanks.

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SwagatamAdmin
June 17, 2015 • 11 years ago #31586

It's 330 ohms

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Adam Kabir Umar
May 28, 2015 • 11 years ago #31127

Engineer Swagatam, I wanted to know what type of microphone should be used alongside this FM transmitter. Thanks for attending my requests.

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SwagatamAdmin
May 29, 2015 • 11 years ago #31146

Hi Adam, you can use any electret condenser mic for the shown circuit

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Adam Kabir Umar
May 9, 2015 • 11 years ago #30630

Good day Engr swagatam.

I dad not seen the position of + line of my power supply.

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SwagatamAdmin
May 13, 2015 • 11 years ago #30716

for the variable capacitor you can use the center terminal and any one of the other two terminals, the remaining one can be left unused.

varicap diodes change and adjust their capacitance value in response to the varying amplitude of the input frequency providing the most optimal input feed for the preamplifier stage

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Adam Kabir Umar
May 12, 2015 • 11 years ago #30703

Sir, the normal variable capacitor has three terminals, so how can i connect the variable capacitors in this circuit sence the circuit diagram indicates only two terminals.

Secondly, i need more explanation about varicap diodes.

Thanks for this greatful work

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SwagatamAdmin
May 11, 2015 • 11 years ago #30661

12V supply will go to the 100 ohm and L4 junction line.

the 10uF capacitor shows one terminal connected to earth, that's the negative terminal of the capacitor, the lower one, the upper one is connected with the positive line.

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Adam Kabir Umar
May 10, 2015 • 11 years ago #30658

L4 has two terminals, one is connected with T5 and the other terminal is connected to the 100 ohms resistor. So i should applied my 12v to the terminal that is connecetd with 100 ohms resistor?

Secondly, i am not understand the symbol of 10 uF capacitor that connected with 100 ohms resistor

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SwagatamAdmin
May 10, 2015 • 11 years ago #30642

Good day Adam,

The L4 upper line is where a positive 12V needs to be applied.

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john ocharive
August 8, 2014 • 12 years ago #24908

thanks for your respond but I actually need a seperate receiver circuit instead of the fm radio reciever seperatly. what I actually want to do is incorporate the receiver into the transmitter system as a device for distance learning.

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SwagatamAdmin
August 9, 2014 • 12 years ago #24917

For converting the above design into a long range walkie talkie you can make a small FM radio and use it with the above transmitter circuit but I am not sure how the units would interact while operating on different frequencies..

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john ocharive
August 7, 2014 • 12 years ago #24878

I love this design I have made it but not tested yet because I need a receiver that can work for it. please post one to me please its urgent. because this is my final school project.
and how can I make another person talk back to the receiver from another transmitter.
you send to to my mail box at ochar2men@gmail.com

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SwagatamAdmin
April 5, 2015 • 11 years ago #29777

yes you can

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Omkar Singh
April 4, 2015 • 11 years ago #29769

you can use mobliephone fm

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SwagatamAdmin
August 8, 2014 • 12 years ago #24897

thanks! in the article it's mentioned that the receiver is a FM radio, please read the setting up procedures.

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ravi kiran
June 16, 2014 • 12 years ago #23548

sir is this circuit works by antenna???

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SwagatamAdmin
June 17, 2014 • 12 years ago #23564

yes you will need to connect a 50 ohm terminated yagi antenna at the shown output points

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saam
May 23, 2014 • 12 years ago #22776

hello swagtam , i need fm radio transmitter circuit which should be simple

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Jansher Khan
May 17, 2014 • 12 years ago #22574

you have any simulation of this circuit?FM transmitter is my semester project and bb139 is not available in my city please suggest me any other varectror diod which i can use instead of it.

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SwagatamAdmin
May 18, 2014 • 12 years ago #22592

sorry, no I do not have any simulation for this design. you can try any other equivalent for the shown varactor diode, it's not too critical.
please not that the above circuit may not be so easy for a newcomer, I would recommend you to search for a design which has a PCB layout.

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naman
May 17, 2014 • 12 years ago #22542

is it possible to use this module as rc plane controller with multiple channel ? i want to make my own long range rc transmitter and receiver…

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SwagatamAdmin
May 17, 2014 • 12 years ago #22565

sorry no, this cannot be used for such complex operations.

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rechamsaad
April 29, 2014 • 12 years ago #21906

hi all !
it seems a good design and want really to realize it : but can anyone tell us where is the VCC + terminal ? it is not shown on the diagram?

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SwagatamAdmin
April 29, 2014 • 12 years ago #21912

The line which is connected to L4 must be supplied with the positive.

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baseer coorg
April 23, 2014 • 12 years ago #21730

Swagat wher got it BF199 transister in india

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Farid Ahmed Babar
August 2, 2019 • 7 years ago #68963

Hello sir
If you any circuit to transmit video signal from ccd camera and to receive by receiver and play on tft lcd as like dvd player connecting with lcd not on tv
I am Babar

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SwagatamAdmin
August 3, 2019 • 7 years ago #68976

Hello Babar, I am sorry, I don’t have the required circuit at this moment, if I find it I’ll surely update the same in this website!

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SwagatamAdmin
April 24, 2014 • 12 years ago #21761

Hi Baseer, you can get it from all metro cities in India, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, anywhere.

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baseer coorg
April 16, 2014 • 12 years ago #21531

HI Swagatam How to Transmit 5km TV RF signal by air ?

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SwagatamAdmin
April 17, 2014 • 12 years ago #21545

Hi baseer, to transmit video signals at long distances will require highly sophisticated circuits, i do not have it presently.

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ABIN
March 22, 2014 • 12 years ago #20736

nobody try this, simply wastage of time and money, this circuit wont work.
I made this circuit exactly as diagram.

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SwagatamAdmin
March 23, 2014 • 12 years ago #20741

the circuit is perfect and will work if done correctly as per the given instructions.

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ABIN
March 19, 2014 • 12 years ago #20635

helo i bought BB122, i made up to T1 and 10pF capacitor, and as u explained above, i cant hear any blank disturbances in a near by radio, kindly help me

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SwagatamAdmin
March 19, 2014 • 12 years ago #20640

you will need to build upto T4 minimum to make the transmitter work.
tomorrow i would be publishing another similar circuit, but with much easier design, i would suggest you to try that instead of this.

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ABIN
March 17, 2014 • 12 years ago #20598

Hai, i am from cochin kerala india.i cant get BB139 here. so what. can i add as substitute.pls help me..

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SwagatamAdmin
March 19, 2014 • 12 years ago #20630

No, you cannot substitute the varicap.
trees and structures will not affect the transmission.

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ABIN
March 19, 2014 • 12 years ago #20625

I JUST WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH DISTANCE IT WILL GO THIS TRANSMIT ION, obstacles like trees is a problem or not, become i am going to use in area little like a forest, so is this successful to transmit 1 km ?

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ABIN
March 19, 2014 • 12 years ago #20624

can i use anthing substitute of this varicap diode, becoz am not geting any varicap here

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ABIN
March 18, 2014 • 12 years ago #20610

Is varicap is nessessary or not.becoz am not geting any varicP here local.

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SwagatamAdmin
March 18, 2014 • 12 years ago #20602

Hi, you can use any VHF/UHF varicap diode in place of BB139, the value is not critical.

Try the one which are used in TV tuners.

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Amol Borkar
January 29, 2014 • 12 years ago #19417

hey swagatam, i'm trying to make a transmitter that can send a continuous signal to a receiver i dont have to transmit audio signals can that can be done with your circuit if yes how and what changes i have to make in your circuit to do that. Also can i change frequency of transmitter when its on.and how can i find which frecquncy is currently transmitted by the circuit. please answer my queries.
sorry for my bad english.

Regards

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SwagatamAdmin
February 1, 2014 • 12 years ago #19514

Hi Amol,

sorry, I don't have an AM transmitter design with me.
Moreover when it's an airplane that you want to control, only FM technology would suit better because AM could be inaccurate and include disturbances in the signal.

RF modules does not require programming, they can be procured readymade but I am not sure about their maximum range, I have never seen a 1km RF remote control device in the market.

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Amol Borkar
January 31, 2014 • 12 years ago #19504

Thanks Swagatam, firstly my requirement of range is minimum 1 km as it is a aeroplane and also using the professional RF modules with encoder decoder chips need to be programmed and the will affect my budget the engine is ready but I need something to control the flaps.Can you suggest another way. I think that the same thing(Transistor part of my reply) can be achieved with AM technology I have receiver design but not sure that it will work.Please suggest me a AM transmitter design

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SwagatamAdmin
January 31, 2014 • 12 years ago #19503

the better way is to use the profesional RF modules with encoder decoder chips, but those are within 100 mters range

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SwagatamAdmin
January 31, 2014 • 12 years ago #19502

Hi Amol,

I have discussed one similar application in the following article, you can refer to it:

https://www.homemade-circuits.com/2011/12/how-to-make-fm-remote-control-using-fm.html

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Amol Borkar
January 31, 2014 • 12 years ago #19488

Thanks for the reply Swagatam, acctully i'm trying to make a reciever that collects signal from your transmitter and sends signal or current to base of a transistor and another circuit is connected to emitter and collector of that transistor, so when base gets current the another circuit gets complete.Please he me to make the reciver circuit or is there a better way of doing it.

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SwagatamAdmin
January 30, 2014 • 12 years ago #19439

Hi Amol, by continuous signal do you mean a blank signal which will produce a null spot in the receiver? It can be done by not connecting the input to any kind of signal source. keep the input connected to ground and tune the transmitter to get the required null spot in the receiver.

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Abdullah Al Shibani
December 24, 2013 • 13 years ago #18502

Dear Swagatam,
I would like to have a receiver for this transmitter for switching purpose, is it possible and logical??
or you advice me to better look for another kind of transmitter. Clarify to me please.
Regards.

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kassimdandago
September 20, 2013 • 13 years ago #15492

With yooir permission i can commercialise the circuit.

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SwagatamAdmin
September 21, 2013 • 13 years ago #15508

permission granted:) …anyway it's not my design.

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BASHA
September 20, 2013 • 13 years ago #15488

ok thanq sir

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BASHA
September 19, 2013 • 13 years ago #15441

ok thanq sir iam intrest long range fm transmitar circuit i made it ,so this circuit meterial components and cabinet your buying and send coriear my adress pleese sir ,this circuit price telme i paying your account pleese telme your nomber

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SwagatamAdmin
September 20, 2013 • 13 years ago #15469

Hello Basha, I don't have a PCB for this design, and also I cannot find the transistors in my local shops, so I am also having difficulty in making this unit, in future if I am able to arrange all these I would surely do it for you.

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BASHA
September 17, 2013 • 13 years ago #15377

hello sir iwant this fm transmitar sir so you made this circuit and send me my adress sir plees thanq this product money details send me my mail askmbasha30@gmail.com

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SwagatamAdmin
September 18, 2013 • 13 years ago #15400

I am sorry Basha, it wouldn't be possible for me due to work load.

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mahesh kunwar
August 25, 2013 • 13 years ago #14594

have you test this circuit and it is necessary to have the diameter?

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SwagatamAdmin
August 26, 2013 • 13 years ago #14613

Not tested, yes diameter is critical

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SwagatamAdmin
August 19, 2013 • 13 years ago #14471

In that case you can feed the transmitter audio output to the input of any good 10km range transmitter circuit, the audio then would be transmitted across the specified distance.

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SwagatamAdmin
August 18, 2013 • 13 years ago #14449

what type of receiver is used for receiving the signals, is it an ordinary FM radio?

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shadrach
July 24, 2013 • 13 years ago #13723

can you give wifi signal transmitter and receiver circuit diagram for long range like 5 km to 10 km

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SwagatamAdmin
July 25, 2013 • 13 years ago #13759

I don't have any idea regarding wi-fi transmission.

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shadrach
July 23, 2013 • 13 years ago #13676

can i use this circuit for transmit my wifi signal within range 5 km ?

do you have any other circuit for transfer/receiver wifi signal in long range ?

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SwagatamAdmin
July 24, 2013 • 13 years ago #13705

No, that won't be feasible because wi-fi signals are not RF based and will require different type of encoding/decoding process.

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Prawin
June 14, 2021 • 5 years ago #90960

Bf199 transitor equivalent
Bf494???…

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SwagatamAdmin
June 14, 2021 • 5 years ago #90971

yes, will do!

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