I had several LM386 amp kits that I bought for a dollar each from China on ebay, so I made one up and added it to the xmitter, per
fifties build.
I have to say that the ability to control the amplitude of the input is a plus. When I used my PC to feed the transmitter I had the volume at 100%. Now I can make it 33%, 50% or whatever and just turn the knob on the amp.
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Here I'm transmitting "Whipping Post" from the PC to a radio in the other room.
I'm still waiting on the stereo jack, which the post office has sent by Pony Express and won't arrive for another 5 days, so I still only have half a channel.
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I made a label for the cigar box.
If I ever make another cigar box project I'll make the label first. I spent more time on the label than I did on the transmitter, and it still isn't perfect.
By the way, cigar stores sell cigar boxes. I got this one for two bucks. You would not believe the variety of boxes, and the craftsmanship that goes into them is outstanding.
Still waiting on
mcoates to check in. I didn't mean to hijack the thread but it was his question and
fifties answer that got me motivated.