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Portable FM Transmitter

This portable FM Transmitter is easy to build. I have used a pair of BC548 transistors in this circuit. Although not strictly RF
transistors, they still give good range. Transmitter is powered by 9V battery. The coil L1 consists of 7 turns on a quarter
inch plastic former with a tuning slug. The tuning slug is adjusted to tune the transmitter. Actual range on my prototype
tuned from 70MHz to around 120MHz. The aerial is a few inches of wire. Lengths of antenna wire should be 1 - 2 feet. The
circuit is basically a radio frequency (RF) oscillator that operates around 70-120 MHz. Audio from audio jack is fed into the
audio amplifier stage built around the first transistor. Output from the collector is fed into the base of the second transistor
where it modulates the resonant frequency of the tank circuit by varying the junction capacitance of the transistor. Junction
capacitance is a function of the potential difference applied to the base of the transistor. The tank circuit is connected in a
Colpitts oscillator circuit.

One final point, don't hold the circuit in your hand and try to speak. Body capacitance is equivalent to a 200pF capacitor
shunted to earth, damping all oscillations.

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BA1404 HI-FI Stereo FM Transmitter

USB IO Board

Be "On Air" with your own radio station! BA1404 HI-FI Stereo

USB IO Board is a tiny spectacular little development board /

FM Transmitter broadcasts high quality stereo signal in 88MHz -

parallel port replacement featuring PIC18F2455/PIC18F2550

108MHz FM band. It can be connected to any type of stereo

microcontroller. USB IO Board is compatible with Windows /

audio source such as iPod, Computer, Laptop, CD Player,

Mac OSX / Linux computers. When attached to Windows IO

Walkman, Television, Satellite Receiver, Tape Deck or other

board will show up as RS232 COM port. You can control 16

stereo system to transmit stereo sound with excellent clarity

individual microcontroller I/O pins by sending simple serial

throughout your home, office, yard or camp ground.

commands. USB IO Board is self-powered by USB port and can

provide up to 500mA for electronic projects. USB IO Board is
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200m 4-Channel 433MHz Wireless RF Remote

100m 4-Channel 433MHz Wireless RF Remote Control

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Four button RF remote is used to turn ON / OFF four different
Having the ability to control various appliances inside or

devices independently. Any of the four outputs can be configured

outside of your house wirelessly is a huge convenience, and

to work independently in either toggle or momentary mode.

can make your life much easier and fun. RF remote control

Outputs are buffered by BC549 NPN transistors and can drive low

provides long range of up to 200m / 650ft and can find

voltage devices directly or be connected to either 5V or 12V relays

many uses for controlling different devices, and it works

(or motors) to control appliances that use 110V / 220V mains

even through the walls. You can control lights, fans, AC

voltage or any voltage of your choice. Multiple remote systems can

system, computer, printer, amplifier, robots, garage door,

be used independently to control more than four appliances in the

security systems, motor-driven curtains, motorized window

same location by changing the address code on 433MHz receiver

blinds, door locks, sprinklers, motorized projection screens

and remote. It is also possible to use several remotes to control

and anything else you can think of.

the same appliance such as garage door.

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