This circuit oscillates two infrared LED's at 40 khz. To make sure it is transmitting IR
light, you can get a little tool from radio shack for about $5. It is a small sheet of plastic
about 1" by 3" with a special strip of material, that when exposed to IR light glows (it's
actually kinda cool..) A way to check for 40khz IR light is to build a circuit that lights an
led when 40khz light is detected. You can get the schematic by clicking here.