WBFM TX V7 by Harry Lythall Introduction Ok, so I have done a lot of playing around with the domestIC FM band. This will probably be one of the last transmitters for the 88MHz to 108MHz band. This particular TX is of special interest to those wishing to build low power Power Amplifiers for the VHF bands since it used impedance matching, power amplifier and antenna filtering, all of which should be used by radio constructors, whether it be for amateur radio or any other form of radio. The features of this project are: Higher output power - 150mW min (at 9v) and 300mW+ (at 12.5v) Very pure output signal due to carefull design and filtering VARICAP modulation - possiblity to add a synthesiser Single sided Printed Circuit Board, only 40mm x 72mm Covers the domestic FM band - 88MHz to 108MHz Easy to build, but coil winding experience IS required NOTE - This project is illegal to use or build in many countries. I accept no responsibility what-so-ever for any ilegal use. This circuit is provided solely as an educational project. Now I have got that off my chest, let me get on with the project. The Circuit The circuit itself is fairly conventional, with a couple of small refinements. It all begins with TR1 (BC547) in an inverted Hartley oscillator configuration. The feedback to the Base of TR1 is via a small 4.7pf capacitor to help keep the oscillations as weak as possible whilst allowing the oscillator to be a reliable starter. The frequency of the oscillator is determined by L1 and the 22pf trimmer capacitor and functions in the range of about 76MHz to 119MHz using the PCB I have made. TR1 = BC547 TR2 = BC547 TR3 = 2N3866 or 2N4427 The 15pf capacitor couples the top of L1 to the varicap diode which serves to add more capacitance to the tuned circuit to alter the frequency. R1 adds the supply voltage to the varicap, with a little noise decoup