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40-Metre Direct
Conversion Receiver
U
sing the circuit of direct-conver- is injected into the gate of first FET (T1) control VR1. An audio output from the AF
sion receiver described here, one through 10pF capacitor C16. The VFO is amplifier is connected to an 8-ohm, 1-watt
can listen to amateur radio QSO tuned to a frequency which differs from speaker.
signals in CW as well as in SSB mode in the incoming CW signal frequency by The receiver can be powered by a
the 40-metre band. about 1 kHz to produce a beat frequency 12-volt power-supply, capable of sourc-
The circuit makes use of three note in the audio range at the output ing around 250mA current. Audio-
n-channel FETs (BFW10). The first of transformer X1, which is an audio output stage can be substituted with a
FET (T1) performs the function of driver transformer of the type used in readymade L-plate audio output circuit
ant./RF amplifier-cum-product detector, transistor radios. used in transistor amplifiers, if desired.
while the second and third FETs (T2 The audio output from transformer X1 The necessary data regarding the coils
and T3) together form a VFO (vari- is connected to the input of audio amplifier used in the circuit is given in the circuit
able frequency oscillator) whose output built around IC1 (TBA820M) via volume diagram itself.

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