Thursday, January 8, 2026

Build Your Own Commando AM Transmitter

Build Your Own Commando AM Transmitter: Build your own Commando AM Transmitter circuit with 3 transistors. Complete guide covers Q1 oscillator, Q2 buffer & Q3 amplifier stages.

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Simple CW 74HC240 Transmitter using buffer IC

High Performance, Low Part Count: The 74HC240 CW Transmitter 📻⚡

Looking for a fun weekend project? This guide by VU3DXR shows how to repurpose a common 74HC240 Octal Buffer IC into a surprisingly effective CW (Morse Code) transmitter.

By using the gates within the IC, you can create a stable oscillator and a power amplifier stage that delivers enough "flea power" for some serious QRP (low power) fun. It’s an excellent way to learn about RF design and digital-to-analog applications.

Key highlights: ✅ Uses a common, inexpensive logic IC. ✅ Simple circuit architecture—great for beginners. ✅ Perfect for QRP enthusiasts and homebrewers.

Full schematics and build details here: 👉 https://vu3dxr.in/simple-cw-transmitter-using-the-74hc240-buffer-ic/

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Monday, December 22, 2025

DIY 1 MHz AM Transmitter: A Perfect Weekend Project for Beginners

DIY 1 MHz AM Transmitter: A Perfect Weekend Project for Beginners: Basics of radio frequency by building a simple 1 MHz AM Transmitter. This guide explains the circuit design and secrets of amplitude modulation for hobbyists