FM BUG

his low-cost cordless bug can transmit voice signals in FM band ( 88-108MHz ) up to about 250 meters. Which can be heard on any ordinary Fm radio. The rated power of the transmitter with operating voltage of 3 volts is about 5mW. One of the most important features of this project is the use of standard components. Since restrictions apply to FM transmitters in some countries, you will have to find out the laws in your locality before commencing construction.

R1 27K R3 1M R2 15K C1 47n Mic Electret microphone

R4 10K

R5 39K C4 VC1 33p 2-22p C2 0.1

L1 4T

C6 68p

ANT

C8 0.1 SW1 On/Off

C7 15p Q2 BF494 C5 10p R6 150

L1 = 4Turns, 24swg copper wire , 3mm air core Antenna = 80cm wire

Q1 BC547 C3 1n

3V BATTERY

FEATURES Low current consumption. Good transmitting range. Excellent audio quality. High frequency stability. Up to 10 days battery life

bug is a transmitter which can transmit audio or video. A bug should be small and easy to hide. The purpose of a bug is to hear conversation that you are not suppose to hear. It is not a big deal, half of the American population has been bugged during the last year by several well known intelligence's and also by unknown intelligence's. This miniature transmitter is easy to construct and it's

is a microphone preamplifier built around BC548 transistor. The next stage is a VHF oscillator wired around another BF494. The 27K microphone load resistor determines the gain of the microphone. The 47n and 15K couples the microphone to the input of the first stage. Transistor Q2, capacitors C3,C4,VC1 C5,C6,resistors R5,R6 and inductor L1 form an FM oscillator that operates at a frequency of around 98 MHz Variable -capacitor VC1 allows the oscillator frequency to be adjusted between 88 and 108MHz. The carrier frequency of an oscillator is determined by the capacity of C4, VC1 in conjunction with the inductance of the coil L1. Capacitor C6 helps in frequency tuning and C7 is an antenna coupling capacitor.

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transmissions can be picked up on any standard FM radio. It has a range of up to 1/4-Km (250 meters) or more, depending on the line-of-sight, obstructions by large buildings, etc. It is great for room monitoring, baby listening, nature research, etc The circuit comprises two stages. The first stage
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PARTS LIST TRANSISTOR Q1 BC547 Q2 BF494 RESISTOR R1 27K R2 15K R3 1M R4 10K R539K R6 150 CAPACITOR C1 47n (0.047F) Polyester C2 0.1F Polyester C3 1n (0.001F) NPO Ceramic disk C4 33P NPO Ceramic disk C5 10P NPO Ceramic disk C6 68P NPO Ceramic disk C7 15P NPO Ceramic disk C8 0.1F Ceramic disk MIC Condenser MIC VC1 Trimmer 2-22p L1 4Turns, 24SWG, 3mm diameter air core, Enameled Copper Wire ANT 80cm Insulated Copper Wire Battery Two, UM4 AAA Cell 1.5V each SW1 On/Off switch One AAA Battery holder
Capacitor C7 Range Stability Working voltage Range 4.7pF 15pF 47pF Working voltage 3V

EBC

BEC

BC547

BF494

33
Ordinary

33
NPO

Test and tune Connect the Transmitter to the battery. Turn on a nearby FM radio and tune to a quiet spot (no station using that frequency) on the dial somewhere between 90 and 95MHz. Adjust VC1 and L1 until you do hear the bug. First adjust VC1 for the best reception, and then fine tune the radio. Transmitting range field test Philips pocket radio 75m Nokia cell phone radio 150m Icom IC-R5 wide band receiver 250m

R1 27K 39K 47K

R4 10K 15K 22K

R6 150 270 470

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3V 250m

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6V 500m

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9V 750m

6V 9V

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Bug PCB Layout

Bug Component Layout

40mm 15mm

Actual size 40mm x 15mm

Drill hole 0.8mm

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