Written for electronics hobbyists and
enthusiasts of all levels, Build Your Own Low-Power Transmitters invites
experimenters to explore, hands-on, the exciting world of “pirate
radio.” Now that the FCC has changed its regulations about pirate
transmissions, more and more people are setting up radio and video
stations for broadcast from their homes. Build Your Own Low-Power
Transmitters contains twenty low-power (LP) transmitter projects,
perfect for the electronics hobbyist and radio experimenter.
This comprehensive
book addresses applications for hobbyist broadcasting of AM, SSB,
TV, FM Stereo and NBFM VHF-UHF signals with equipment readers can
build themselves for thousands of dollars less than similar equipment
sold on the retail market. The authors fully explore the legal limits
and ramifications of using the equipment as well as how to get the
best performance for optimum range. The key advantage is referencing
a low-cost source for all needed parts, including the printed circuit
board, as well as the kit.
Complete source information
has been included to help each reader find the kits and parts they
need to build these fascinating projects. Projects Include: LP FM
stereo transmitter; digitally synthesized PLL FM stereo transmitter;
LP AM transmitter for 150-1710 kHz; radio control transmitter/receiver;
carrier current transmitter and AM and FM receivers; LP VHF one-way
and two-way audio links; 1-watt 40-meter CW transmitter for ham radio
use; SSB LP transmitter for 10-meter ham radio use; 2-meter VHF FM
ham radio transmitter; FM video link for 900 MHz NTSC/PAL operation;
2-watt TV transmitters for 440, 900 and 1300 MHz amateur TV NTSC/PAL
transmission; linear amplifier for 440MHz, 10-l5 watt NTSCIPAL operation;
Down converters for 440, 900 and 1300 MHz with VHF channel 3 or 4
output; TV video receiving systems and AM-FM IF systems; LP video
link for UHF channels 14-18; 1-watt CW beacon transmitter for Part
15 LF radio experimentation; CW identifier for transmitters; test
equipment projects for LP transmitters; as well as an RF power meter
and modulation monitor.
About the Authors
Rudolf F. Graf, Engineer
and Professional Technical Writer. Mr. Graf is a prominent author
of dozens of technical books and articles that offer a practical and
enjoyable approach to often-complex material. He has been active in
the electronics industry for more than fifty years, has a BEE from
the Polytechnic University and did his graduate work at New York University.
Other Newnes books by Mr. Graf include Modern Dictionary of Electronics
(7th edition) and Video Scrambling and Descrambling.
William Sheets is an
independant consultant. He has more than thirty years experience in
RF, communication and digital circuitry design and applications. He
is the author of numerous articles and books, including Video Scrambling
and Descrambling, published by Newnes. Mr. Sheets has a BEE from City
College of New York, and an MEE degree from New York University. He
is also an extra class licensed amateur radio operator.
