FM Transmitter


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Here is the schematic, PC board pattern, and parts placement for a low powered FM transmitter. The range of the transmitter when running at 9V is about 300 feet. Running it from 12V increases the range to about 400 feet. This transmitter should not be used as a room or telephone bug.

Schematic

This is the schematic of the FM Transmitter

PC Board Layout and Parts Placement

This is the printed circuit layout and parts placement of the FM Transmitter

Parts

Part
Total Qty.
Description
Substitutions
C110.001uf Disc Capacitor
C215.6pf Disc Capacitor
C3,C4210uf Electrolytic Capacitor
C513-18pf Adjustable Cap
R11270 Ohm 1/8W Resistor270 Ohm 1/4W Resistor
R2,R5,R634.7k 1/8W Resistor4.7K 1/4W Resistor
R3110k 1/8W Resistor10K 1/4W Resistor
R41100k 1/8W Resistor100K 1/4W Resistor
Q1, Q222N2222A NPN Transistor2N3904, NTE123A
L1, L225 Turn Air Core Coil
MIC1Electret Microphone
MISC19V Battery Snap, PC Board, Wire For Antenna

Notes

  1. L1 and L2 are 5 turns of 28 AWG enamel coated magnet wire wound with a inside diameter of about 4mm. The inside of a ballpoint pen works well (the plastic tube that holds the ink). Remove the form after winding then install the coil on the circuit board, being careful not to bend it.
  2. C5 is used for tuning. This transmitter operates on the normal broadcast frequencies (88-108MHz).
  3. Q1 and Q2 can also be 2N3904 or something similar.
  4. You can use 1/4 W resistors mounted vertically instead of 1/8 W resistors.
  5. You may want to bypass the battery with a .01uf capacitor.
  6. An antenna may not be required for operation.
  7. A thanks goes out to Mike_Springer@iname.com for cleaning up the original image once displayed on the page. It looks a lot better now!

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Comments

tacal
FM Transmitter
Friday, April 24, 2009 6:34:57 PM
In what frequency(channel) do this transmitter send information
dre
FM Transmitter inductors
Saturday, April 18, 2009 10:58:35 AM
Hello I am building a low power fm transmitter and I believe the last step I'm having trouble with is the inductor coil and making sure I have it correct does anybody have some good knowledge on inductors and how to make sure u have it correct? Thanks
anonymous
FM Transmitter
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11:01:46 PM
bulit one but it does not work, i think the core part of it is the LC circuit, if the inductor or capaciotr value varies, the osillating freq can easily out of range between 88~108MHz
Marco
FM Transmitter
Friday, April 10, 2009 11:41:50 AM
sine: The capacitor needs to have approximately the same range (e.g., 2-20, 5-15, ...) to stay in the same frequency band. If you stray from this range, you'll need to compensate by changing L2. Chris: If you can't read a schematic, you don't want to attempt this project. Start with something a bit simpler to get your experience level up a bit. It's easy build a ckt that won't tune into the FM band if you're not careful with layout, etc. Vinod: The capacitor between C and E is to provide feedback to make the circuit oscillate.
anonymous
FM Transmitter
Saturday, March 21, 2009 12:34:44 AM
This should work fine. Download "LT Spice IV" amd you'll see it works just fine. I built this 35yrs ago and as kids we had a lot of fun (in the UK, the police band was just above the commercial FM band and this circuit tubes there too!), THe circuit I built then had a POT accross the microphone to adjust adio sensitivity - that may be needed here. I also reacall the circuit is very temperamental even when your hand comes close it stops (or starts) working. Play with that and tweek the coils, you'll get it working. Tomorrow I will build this with my 12 yr old son.
zangora
FM Transmitter(broadcast station) in Africa
Monday, March 09, 2009 6:51:54 PM
Sir l would like you to provide me an advise as how to set up an FM station with range of 70km.and also provide me with the sites where l can get a reasonable deal.Actually am looking for used equipments with computer.
alemayehu-bulti
fm tranismiter
Saturday, March 07, 2009 8:05:05 AM
hello dear iam live in ethiopia at the western waht ihave acommet is iwants to work atransmiter but i couldnt get the transister type like2n3866 the same as other can u support me how ican get it or equievalent pleas support me thak u
sharptones
FM Transmitter
Saturday, February 21, 2009 12:46:11 PM
tempting to build one. But does it really work? I need to know cuz there's no point in building something that wont work in the first place.
Chris
FM Transmitter
Thursday, February 05, 2009 5:25:57 AM
Hey i am not very good with electronics but i would like you to send me a pic or something that shows me how to make a very easy FM transmitter, but not a diagram that says r1, r2, 10k resistor and all that stuff can you step me through what i have to get, what it looks like and where to put it
Maxx
FM Transmitter
Wednesday, February 04, 2009 5:04:21 PM
Guys plz help. I made this circuit and it didnt work. I didnt get the exact VC and wire. Please tell me is there any substitute for varicap and wire used.
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