This document provides a parts list and assembly instructions for an ultra-simple transmitter circuit using a single IC chip. It lists the resistors, capacitors, and coils needed along with their specifications. It also notes that the IC chip generates a lot of heat and must be glued to the printed circuit board for cooling. Basic instructions are given for winding air coil inductors and assembling the electronic components on the board. Readers are invited to contact the author with any questions.
This document provides a parts list and assembly instructions for an ultra-simple transmitter circuit using a single IC chip. It lists the resistors, capacitors, and coils needed along with their specifications. It also notes that the IC chip generates a lot of heat and must be glued to the printed circuit board for cooling. Basic instructions are given for winding air coil inductors and assembling the electronic components on the board. Readers are invited to contact the author with any questions.
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Ultra-Simple Transmitter, Dxers Unlimited for June 12, 1999
This document provides a parts list and assembly instructions for an ultra-simple transmitter circuit using a single IC chip. It lists the resistors, capacitors, and coils needed along with their specifications. It also notes that the IC chip generates a lot of heat and must be glued to the printed circuit board for cooling. Basic instructions are given for winding air coil inductors and assembling the electronic components on the board. Readers are invited to contact the author with any questions.
This document provides a parts list and assembly instructions for an ultra-simple transmitter circuit using a single IC chip. It lists the resistors, capacitors, and coils needed along with their specifications. It also notes that the IC chip generates a lot of heat and must be glued to the printed circuit board for cooling. Basic instructions are given for winding air coil inductors and assembling the electronic components on the board. Readers are invited to contact the author with any questions.
ULTRA-SIMPLE TRANSMITTER Dxers Unlimited for 12 June, 1999 with Arnie Coro, radio amateur CO2KK
Single IC 74HC240 Transmitter Parts List
C1 and C2 are mica or ceramic. L1 and L2 are air-wound from #14 wire, with an inner diameter of 3/8 inch. You use a BIC Ballpoint Pen as the coil form (then after winding the coil, just remove the coil form, and you have an "air wound coil" that looks nice)! RESISTORS: Standard carbon type, they may be 20 percent tolerance. If they are better tolerance, like 10 percent or 5 percent, it's OK too. R1 22K ohms 0.5 w R2 330K ohms 0.5 w R3 470 ohms 0.5 w
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Ultra-Simple Transmitter, Dxers Unlimited for June 12, 1999
CAPACITORS: The 0.1 mfd capacitors should be DISK CERAMIC for better RF response but epoxy types will work, too. C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9
0.1 mf 50 volts or more
0.1 mf 50 volts or more 22 pf ceramic, or better yet, mica or silver mica 47 pf ceramic, or better yet, mica or silver mica 20 pf Variable 47 pf ceramic, or better yet, mica or silver mica 0.1 mf 50 volts or more
0.1 mfd capacitors can be epoxy type used for bypass.
You may use smaller resistors, but the half-watt type are easier to handle and solder, especially if you are just starting in learning how to assemble electronic circuits. The IC dissipates a lot of heat when running from an 8 volt DC source, so you MUST glue it to the printed circuit board, in order to use the copper foil as a heat sink. You can see how this is done in the picture of the fully assembled rig above. Questions? Send e-mail to Arnie Coro Return to Dxers Unlimited for June 12 1999 To RHC Homepage
