Pirate Radio And Video Experimental Transmitter Projects Electronic Circuit Investigator By Braga Newton C 2000 Paperback Top

Book Overview

• No black boxes. He despises ICs that do everything internally. His transmitters use discrete transistors (2N3904, 2N3866, etc.).
• Error analysis. Each project includes a "Troubleshooting" section describing what happens when a capacitor shorts or a coil is shorted by two turns.
• Low-cost philosophy. Most projects cost less than $20 in 2000 parts ($35 today).

Testing & Troubleshooting:

Beyond simple assembly, Braga includes nearly a dozen projects for building test equipment , ensuring your DIY station is tuned correctly and operates within safe technical limits. Who is Newton C. Braga ?

Parts:

LM1881 video sync separator, 555 timer as oscillator, 2N2222 RF output. Output: Black and white vertical bars. Lesson: Understanding composite video sync pulses. Hook this to an old CRT TV and you'll understand TV engineering from the 1960s. Book Overview