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PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A PORTABLE FM

TRANSMITTER OF 40KM RADIUS

BY

ODIOR GODSPOWER AINOGHENA

YCT1569592446

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY , YABA , LAGOS.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover page 1
Table of contents 2
Introduction 3
Statement of problem 3
Aim & Objectives 4
Scope of the project 4
Client Requirements 5
Project plan 5
Time Frame 6
Specification 6
Diagram 8
Project budget 9
Estimated period 9
Conclusion 10

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INTRODUCTION
Communication is a very essential part of human existence, it is defined as the process of
using words , sound etc. to express ideas, it can also be regarded as a process by which
information is exchange. Back in ancient times when there were no modern means of
communication , communication was very limited in the sense that communication could not
extend outside a geographical area , so many means were deployed like smokes , letters etc so as
to pass messages around. Many of these methods had so many disadvantage such as lateness ,
misinterpretation of information , etc. , which may sometimes have serious consequences.

Through the advancement of technology, information are passed faster and more accurately , and
one of the most popular amongst modern communication is the use of Telecommunication which
involves sending audio waves over a distance to a receiver on the other end capturing these
signals and transforming it to valuable information. Most of these signals are not suitable for
direct transmission, Therefore for a signal to be transferred properly it needs to be modulated.

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

The lack of transmission system in any society will lead to a slow growth and can even be very
disastrous as vital like saving information will not be able to be passed around , Availability of
transmission has made it possible for anyone to send messages to anyone in any part of the
planet.

There might be urgent need for an information to be passed to a group of people without any
delay, only telecommunication can make this possible , For instance , the need for the
government to pass critical information about the global pandemic it would be easily
accomplished through telecoms

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AIM AND OBJECTIVES

The aim of the project is to be able to activate an FM transmitter that is capable of transmitting
audio signal that will be receivable by an FM radio within a 40km radius.

Objective;

 To activate an FM transmitter

The primary objective is to activate an FM transmitter that is capable of transmitting audio

signals that will be then used to transmit critical information to rural areas who do not have
access to the Internet.

 To transmit signals with no distortion

To be able to transmit information effectively an FM transmitter that has no distortion is needed

so as to make sure information are dispersed properly so that anybody tuned in will be able to
hear what the information being passed at the moment so as not to miss vital information.

 To transmit at a frequency within the commercial band

When a radio frequency is transferred within a commercial band it simply means that anybody
would be able to access information as long as he/she is tuned in, without any form of
restrictions so that information can be spread more effectively to people in a given geographical
area

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

When the project is activated, it will able to transmit audio signal within a geographical area and
this signal would be receivable by any FM radio receiver.

CLIENT REQUIREMENTS

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The FM transmitted is aimed at people in the rural areas, so for the project to be effective the
project must meet the following requirements.

1. Must be able to transmit without distortion.

2. Must be able to operate within the commercial frequency band.

3. Must be able to send audio signal that is receivable by any receiver without distortion

4. Must be able to transmit across a 40km radius..

PROJECT PLAN

The project will be executed in the phases

1. Acquisition phase

2. Deployment phase

Acquisition phase

At this stage af the project all necessary equipment that is going to be used to implement the
project will be gotten , equipment include the transmitter , antenna , cables etc , The transmitter
is going to be imported from a Chinese company on aliexpress , the company is going to be
thoroughly check so as to avoid fake or substandard products.

Deployment phase

At this stage all materials gotten would be taken to a designated location to be installed and set
up with proper testing to ensure that everything runs smoothly

TIME FRAME

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Task Duration

Phase 1 Aquisation 2 weeks

Phase 2 Deployment 2 weeks

SPECIFICATION

For the achievement of the project objectives the FM transmitter must have the following
features

Technical Parameters:

Frequency: 87.5-108MHz

Frequency step value: 10KHz

Modulation method: FM, peak deviation ± 75KHz

Frequency stability: <± 100HzFrequency stabilization method: PLL frequency synthesizer

RF output power: 0 ~ 150 W, step 0.1W, error ± 0.5dB

Harmonic suppression: ≤-72dB

Inband residual wave: ≤-72dB

Asynchronous AM SNR: ≥-80dB (no modulation) ≥-65dB (400Hz, 100% modulation)

Synchronous AM SNR: ≥-70dB (no modulation) ≥-60dB (400Hz, 100% modulation)

RF output impedance: 50Ω

RF Output Connector: N Female (L16)

Audio Input Connectors: XLR Female and RCA Female

AUX input connector: BNC female

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Mono signal to noise ratio: ≥ 80 dB (20 to 20KHz)

Stereo signal-to-noise ratio: ≥ 80 dB (30 to 15KHz)

Stereo resolution: ≥ -55dB

Audio frequency response: 30 ~ 15000Hz ± 0.4dB

Audio distortion: <0.1%

Audio level gain: -15dB ~ 15dB step 0.5dB

Audio input: -15dB ~ 0dB

Power supply voltage range: 110V ~ 260V (global voltage)

Power consumption: <320VA

Operating temperature range: -10 to 45 ℃

Way of working: continuous work

Cooling method: forced air cooling

Cooling method: <95%

Altitude: <4500M

Dimensions: 484 x 260 x 44 mm without handles and protrusions, 19 “1U standard rack.

BLOCK DIAGRAM OF AN FM TRANSMITTER

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The following image shows the block diagram of the FM transmitter, there are two frequencies
in the FM signal. First one is the carrier frequency and the other is the audio frequency. The
audio frequency is used to modulate the Carrier frequency

Block diagram of an FM transmitter

DIAGRAM OF A DIPOLE ANTENNA

PROJECT BUDGET

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ITEM Unit UNIT COST TOTAL

Transmitter 1 300,000 300,000.00

Antenna 1 30,000 30,000.00

Cables 1 20,000 20,000.00

Shipping cost N/A 15,000 15,000.00

Pole 1 20,000 20,000.00

labour 1 10,000 10,000.00

Transportation N/A 5,000 5,000.00

Transmitter housings 1 15,000 15,000.00

Miscellaneous 10,000 10,000.00

expenses

TOTAL 425,000.00

ESTIMATED PERIOD

Considering the time it will take the transmitter to arrive after being ordered and also the time it
will take to mount the transmiter it will take about a month.

CONCLUSION

At the completion of the project , The FM transmitter should be able to transmit over a 40km
radius , and can then be used to transfer relevant information across a large number of people
across a geographical area.