You are on page 1of 6

MINIATURE FM TRANSMITTER KIT

Description:
A subminiature FM transmitter capable of picking up sounds at the level of a whisper and transmitting them to any standard FM receiver up to a mile away. A high gain two stage audio amplifier section provides greater sensitivity than other similar units on the market today! A small tuning capacitor is included to allow easy adjustment to a clear frequency channel in the FM band.

Features:
Adjustable from 88 to 108 MHz. Super sensitive microphone, hear every sound in an entire house. Powerful 2 stage audio amplifier. Use with any FM receiver. Powered by 9 Volt battery (not included).

adjusted to set the transmitter to any frequency in the 88 and 108 MHz band. Though it is designed to be tuned over the entire FM band, you may have to squeeze the turns of L2 together to tune to the low end of the band or spread L2 to tune the high end of the band.

PARTS LIST
Check the contents of your kit against the following parts list. Check off each part as you proceed. If your are missing any parts, please accept our apology and contact us and we will send you a replacement right away Design. This transmitter is capable of picking up sounds in a room at the level of a whisper. It can transmit up to one mile to a good FM receiver when used with a good antenna. It was designed for low current operation and can be left to operate unattended up to 24 hours when used with a good 9 volt alkaline battery. It uses a super-sensitive microphone, and a two stage audio amplifier. It easily picks up normal voices from other rooms in the house through open doors. It can transmit at any frequency in the 88 to 108 MHz commercial FM band. R1,R10 R2 R3,R8 R4,R9,R11 RS R6 R7 R12 C1,C3,C4,C8 C6,C7 C5 C2 Q1,Q2,Q3 L1 L2 Circuit Board Battery Snap Microphone Antenna Wire Description 10 K Ohm 1/4W Resistor (Brn-Blk-Orn) 100 K Ohm 1/4W Resistor (Brn-Blk-Yell 15 k Ohm 1/4W Resistor (Brn-Grn-Orn) 4.7 K Ohm 1/4W Resistor (Yel-Vio-Red) 330 Ohm 1/4W Resistor (Orn-Orn-Brn) 680 Ohm 1/4W Resistor (Blu-Gry-Brn) 1 K Ohm 1/4W Resistor (Brn-Blk-Red) 150 Ohm 1/4W Resistor (Brn-Grn-Brn) .01 uF 50V Cer DiscCap (Marked .01 or 103) 4 27 pF 50V Cer Disc Cap (Marked 27) 5-50pF Miniature Trim Cap (Green Marking) 10 uF 16V Electrolytic Cap PN2222, Silicone NPN Transistor 2.2 uH Inductor Air Wound Coil (See Text) Quan. 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 1

This FM transmitter is easy to build, easy to use and is recommended for almost anyone that can handle a soldering iron. It can be completely assembled and ready to use in a single evening.

2 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This is a high performance, low current drain unit with ultra high sensitivity. It consists of a capacitance microphone with a built in FET (Field Effect Transistor) amplifier followed by a two stage audio amplifier and a transmitter stage.

Use the schematic diagram to help follow the detailed description of operation. The audio signal from the microphone is coupled by C1 to the base of Q1, the first audio amplifier stage. Q1 is biased by R2, R3, R4, and R5 to draw .5 mA. The amplified signal is then direct coupled from the collector of Q1 to the base of Q2, the second amplifier stage. Q2 is biased by R6 and R7 to draw 3mA. The fully amplified signal is coupled by the low pass filter formed by RB, R9, and C4 to the base of the transmitter transistor, Q3. The filter keeps the transmit signal out of the audio sections where it can cause audio oscillations. Q3 is biased by Rl0, R11, and R12 to draw 15mA. L 1, L7, CS, C6, C7, and C8 along with Q3 make up the transmit oscillator with the antenna connected to the junction of L 1 and L2. CS is

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Follow the instructions carefully. Read each step thoroughly before you proceed with the operation. Each part used in the assembly has an associated component number (R12, C3, etc.) called a designator. These numbers appear in several places in the manual and should be used whenever possible. This will make the task of following instructions as easy as possible.

Soldering - Soldering is one of the most important operations you will perform while assembling this project. A good solder joint forms an electrical connection between the parts, such as the component lead and the circuit track. A poor solder connection can cause the unit to work poorly or not at all. It is easy to make a good solder joint if you follow a few simple rules:

- Use the right type of soldering iron. A 22 to 25 watt pencil type with a fine tip will work best. - Keep the soldering iron tip clean. Wipe it often on a wet sponge or cloth. Apply solder to the tip to give it a wet look. This is called tinning the soldering iron tip. If the solder tends to "ball up" or not stick to the tip, it needs to be cleaned and tinned again. Turn the iron off, let it cool and then file or sand-paper the tip to clean it before attempting to tin it again. - Always use rosin core, radio-type solder (60:40 tin lead content) for all the soldering on this unit. The use of any other type of solder (acid core, paste solder, etc.) will void your warranty and we will not service your unit

Parts Placement - Position all parts as shown in the assembly diagram of Figure 2. Install all parts and wires on the side of the circuit board opposite the circuit tracks. Keep all leads as short as possible. Resistors - Form the resistor leads as shown so they fit the circuit board. Install each resistor on the side of the circuit board opposite the circuit track as shown. Press it against the circuit board and bend the leads outward slightly to hold it in place. Solder the resistor in place as follows: Hold the soldering iron tip against the lead and the circuit track. Apply solder to the lead on the side opposite the soldering iron tip. As the solder begins to melt, RESISTOR allow it to flow around the connection. Remove the solder and the iron from the connection and cut off the excess leads. Check the connection. It should appear smooth and shinny. Using this method, install all of the resistors as shown in the assembly diagram. Check them off when you finish: ()Rl ()R2 ()R3 ( )Rl0 ()Rll ()R12 ()R4 ()RS ()R6 ()R7 ()R8 ()R9

ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

SAFETY WARNING! Avoid Eye injury when cutting component leads. Hold the board so that the clippings do not fly toward your eyes.

5
4

NOTES: 11 ALL RESISTORS IN OHMS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. 21 ALL CAPACITORS IN uF UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. 3) SEE TEXT FOR DETAILS ON L2.

SCHEMATIC

DIAGRAM

Capacitors - Install the ceramic disc capacitors, as shown in the assembly diagram, on the opposite side of the circuit board (opposite the circuit track). Solder each capacitor in place and clip off the excess leads. Check them off when you finish: ()C1 ()C3 ()C4 ()C6 ()C7 ()C8

Microphone. lnstall the microphone on the component side of the circuit board. Insert the two leads as shown in Assembly Diagram. Solder and clip off excess leads. Check off M 1 when you finish:

( )M1

Battery Snap. Insert the red and black leads of the battery snap on the
component side of the circuit board as shown in the illustration below. CAUTION! Install the red and black leads in the right location. Solder and clip off the excess leads. Check off when you finish: ( )Battery Snap

Install C2, the electrolytic capacitor, on the component side as shown in the assembly diagram. CAUTION! Install C2 with the correct polarity as shown in the assembly diagram. Solder and clip off excess leads. Check off C2 when you finish:
( )C2

Antenna lead - lnsert the


antenna lead on the component side of the circuit board as shown in the illustration above. CAUTION! Don't make the antenna any longer than is required to meet the range requirements you need. The longest range achieved is with an antenna that is one quarter the wave length (approximately 30 inches). If your antenna is made too long, you may exceed the maximum output power for the transmitter. This can cause the transmitter to stop oscillating. Solder the antenna wire and clip off the excess lead. Check off when you finish:
SATTERV SNAP

Install the variable capacitor, C5, on the component side of the circuit board and solder as shown in the assembly diagram. Clip off the excess leads and check off C5 when you finish:
( )C5

Transistors - Install the transistors as shown in the Assembly Diagram. Solder and clip off the excess leads and check them off when you finish:

( )Antenna

CIRCUIT CHECKOUT
Double check all circuitry for proper assembly and short circuits. Check and make sure each transistor is correctly installed in the proper location with the proper orientation. Check each resistor and make sure the resistor values are properly located. Connect a 9 volt transistor battery clip. Set a nearby FM receiver to approximately 108 MHz and adjust C5 until you hear the squeal of audio feedback or until the background noise is blanked out. Note that several tuning points of C5 may affect your receiver hut only the strongest point is correct. The others will be weak and unstable. It may help to increase the distance between the transmitter and receiver to 10 to 15 feet. Use a non-metallic tuning tool and tune C5 slowly and carefully since it is a very sensitive adjustment and will require patience to set it right on the desired frequency. For maximum range, use a 30 inch antenna wire (No. 24 to 26 insulated stranded wire). However, it is recommended that you keep the antenna as short as possible while still meeting your needs to avoid exceeding the federally allowed power level for experimenters.

( )Q1

( )Q2

Q3( )

Inductors - Install L 1 as shown in the Assembly Diagram, similar to the way the resistors were installed. Check off L 1 when you finish:
( )L1

Form L2 by wrapping six (6) turns of No. 22 enameled solid wire on a 5/32 drill bit. Strip and tin (pre-solder) the ends of the coil. Install the coil on the component side of the circuit board, as shown in the Assembly Diagram. Solder and clip off the excess leads. Check off L2 when you finish: ( )L2

CAUTION! DO NOT TUNE THE UNIT ABOVE 108 MHz IF YOU LIVE NEAR AN AIRPORT OR AN AIR TRAFFIC LANE.

IMPORTANT
There are two legal considerations you should know. The FCC frowns on any FM transmitter with a range of much more than a few hundred feet. It is also illegal to use any device to listen to or bug any conversation without the consent of all parties involved.

IN CASE OF TROUBLE
(1) Check each solder connection. Make sure the solder is smooth and that no solder bridges, splashes, or shorts exist. (2) Check the transistors for proper installation. (3) Check each resistor and capacitor value carefully. Make sure the correct value has been installed. (4) Be sure all wires and leads installed on the circuit board have been trimmed as close to the board as possible. (5) Make sure all diodes have been installed with the correct polarity.

Problems - If you can't get your unit to work at all, check and make sure that all parts are properly located and check all solder connections. Most problems are caused by poor soldering resulting in poor connections or short circuits.

You might also like