This site provides schematics of various radio projects that you can experiment yourself.
Wednesday, 24 December 2025
W5GI Multiband Collinear Antenna: A Proven HF All-Band Wire Antenna
W5GI Multiband Collinear Antenna: A Proven HF All-Band Wire Antenna: W5GI multiband collinear antenna explained. Covers 80–6m with tuner, better than G5RV, construction details, coax sections, and real-world performance.
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
DIY 3-Transistor FM Bug Transmitter Using Piezo Mic
DIY 3-Transistor FM Bug Transmitter Using Piezo Mic: This compact and low-power 3-transistor FM bug Transmitter circuit is perfect for DIY enthusiasts and RF hobbyists. It uses a piezo buzzer as a microphone.
Simple Incandescent Lamp Flasher Circuit Using 7555 Timer
Simple Incandescent Lamp Flasher Circuit Using 7555 Timer: Build a simple incandescent lamp flasher using a 7555 timer and MOSFETs. Ideal for DIY projects with adjustable flash rate and low parts count.
DIY 3-Transistor FM Bug Transmitter Using Piezo Mic
DIY 3-Transistor FM Bug Transmitter Using Piezo Mic: This compact and low-power 3-transistor FM bug Transmitter circuit is perfect for DIY enthusiasts and RF hobbyists. It uses a piezo buzzer as a microphone.
Log audio Compressor Circuit for Smooth Natural Compression
Log audio Compressor Circuit for Smooth Natural Compression: Build a log audio compressor circuit using BC549 transistors and diodes for smooth signal compression over a 60 dB range. Ideal for mic-level signals.
Build Your Own Hidden Transmitter Hunter RF Sniffer Circuit
Build Your Own Hidden Transmitter Hunter RF Sniffer Circuit: Discover how to build a hidden transmitter hunter using a simple RF snifter circuit. Ideal for transmitter hunts and bug tracking with minimal components.
Build a Simple Speech Processor Circuit Using LM358
Build a Simple Speech Processor Circuit Using LM358: Learn how to build a simple speech processor circuit using LM358 op-amp. Ideal for amateur radio, audio processing, and voice compression application.
Monday, 22 December 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
Sleeve Dipole Antenna Design Using Coaxial Cable – A Technical Deep Dive
Sleeve Dipole Antenna Design Using Coaxial Cable – A Technical Deep Dive: Learn how a sleeve dipole antenna works. This technical guide explains the function of the radiating element, coaxial skirt, and the best dielectric materials
Building an FT8 Digital Interface – Dive into Digital Modes
Building an FT8 Digital Interface – Dive into Digital Modes: This blog post examines a well-designed FT8 digital interface circuit that provides both audio coupling and PTT (Push-to-Talk) control.
Exploring the LILYGO T-Embed SI4732 Radio Receiver
Exploring the LILYGO T-Embed SI4732 Radio Receiver: The LILYGO T-Embed SI4732 is a compact, feature-rich development board that combines the power of the ESP32-S3 microcontroller with the versatile SI4732
Building Steve Quest’s Simple AM Transmitter
Building Steve Quest’s Simple AM Transmitter: Steve Quest AM Transmitter, a popular and relatively straightforward design for hobbyists. It is a is fun to build and teaches basic radio principles
ATS20 Radio Receiver: Comprehensive Review – Small Package & Big Performance
ATS20 Radio Receiver: Comprehensive Review – Small Package & Big Performance: The ATS20 radio receiver has emerged as a surprisingly capable compact multi-band radio that punches well above its weight class
Saturday, 20 December 2025
Simple CW 74HC240 Transmitter using buffer IC
Simple CW 74HC240 Transmitter using buffer IC: This is a simple but effective CW 74HC240 transmitter design using a octal buffer IC 74HC240 as the main component, operates at 7.023 MHz .
Build Your Own 40M AM Transmitter: A Classic Radio Project
Build Your Own 40M AM Transmitter: A Classic Radio Project: This blog post delves into the construction of a 40M AM transmitter. Perfect for hobbyists offers a fantastic hands-on experience with RF electronics.
Build Your Own Micro Power AM Transmitter!
Build Your Own Micro Power AM Transmitter!: Learn how to build a simple Micro Power AM Transmitter for short-range audio broadcasting. Great for beginners exploring amplitude modulation and radio circuits
Integrating JTDX with sBitX for Advanced FT8 Operation
Integrating JTDX with sBitX for Advanced FT8 Operation: Learn how to integrate JTDX with sBitX v3 for advanced FT8 operation, including PSK Reporter spotting, eQSL logging, and superior weak-signal decoding.
TL071 Audio Compressor Circuit
TL071 Audio Compressor Circuit: Build a TL071 audio compressor circuit for guitar effects and recording. Complete guide with diode recommendations 1N4148 and 1N5817 for optimal performance.
Build Your Own Simple Sine Wave Oscillator
Build Your Own Simple Sine Wave Oscillator: sine wave oscillator specifically generates a smooth, periodic oscillation that resembles the mathematical sine function.
Ham Radio Repeater Toneburst Module circuit
Ham Radio Repeater Toneburst Module circuit: Ham Radio Repeater Toneburst Module generates a precise 1750Hz toneburst lasting 0.5 seconds, essential for accessing UK and European amateur radio repeaters.
Build Your Own Solar Powered Radio
Build Your Own Solar Powered Radio: Solar cells can easily provide enough power to operate a small radio receiver. This Solar Powered Radio project is an ideal set to take away on holiday.
Flashing Firmware in ATS Mini Radio: A Simple Firmware Update Guide
Flashing Firmware in ATS Mini Radio: A Simple Firmware Update Guide: Flashing Firmware in ATS Mini refers to the process of installing or updating firmware on the ATS Mini DSP Radio, is a tiny digital signal processing radio
Friday, 19 December 2025
The Ultimate DIY Guide to Setting Up a GOES-R Series Satellite Receiver for High-Resolution Weather Imagery
The Ultimate DIY Guide to Setting Up a GOES-R Series Satellite Receiver for High-Resolution Weather Imagery: Introduction to GOES-R The GOES-R series (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R) represents NOAA's latest generation of weather satellites, including GOES-16 (GOES East) and GOES-17/18 (GOES West). These satellites transmit high-resolution weather imagery and atmospheric data that can be received by amateur radio operators and weather enthusiasts using relatively affordable equipment. Key Benefits: Real-time weather imagery updated
Simple High-Gain collinear antenna using coaxial cable
Simple High-Gain collinear antenna using coaxial cable: Detailed explanation of the coaxial collinear antenna using coax cable. Learn the working principle, dimensions, construction method, and real-world performance
Thursday, 18 December 2025
Mini-Radio Firmware V3 Adds RTTY/CW Decoding and EiBi Integration
Mini-Radio Firmware V3 Adds RTTY/CW Decoding and EiBi Integration: Mini-Radio Firmware V3 by H. J. Berndt introduces built-in RTTY and CW decoding along with EiBi schedule integration, enhancing SI4735-based portable receivers.
27MHz AM Transmitter Circuit for hobbyists
27MHz AM Transmitter Circuit for hobbyists: Explore the classic 27MHz AM Transmitter circuit. Learn about its oscillator, modulation, and power stages to build your own radio projects.
Tiny FM Transmitter with Just a Few Easy-to-Find Components
Tiny FM Transmitter with Just a Few Easy-to-Find Components: Learn how to build a compact Tiny FM transmitter using 2N3904, a few passive parts, and a simple air-core coil. Perfect for DIY electronics enthusiasts
DIY Active Antenna: Boost Weak HF/VHF Signals
DIY Active Antenna: Boost Weak HF/VHF Signals: DIY Active Antenna for superior HF and VHF reception! This DIY electronics project amplifies weak signals to lift hard-to-hear broadcasts out of the noise
The Ultimate DIY Guide to Setting Up a GOES-R Series Satellite Receiver for High-Resolution Weather Imagery
The Ultimate DIY Guide to Setting Up a GOES-R Series Satellite Receiver for High-Resolution Weather Imagery: Introduction to GOES-R The GOES-R series (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R) represents NOAA's latest generation of weather satellites, including GOES-16 (GOES East) and GOES-17/18 (GOES West). These satellites transmit high-resolution weather imagery and atmospheric data that can be received by amateur radio operators and weather enthusiasts using relatively affordable equipment. Key Benefits: Real-time weather imagery updated
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
sBitx v3: The Linux SDR That Refuses to Be Boring
sBitx v3: The Linux SDR That Refuses to Be Boring: In-depth sBitx v3 review with real-world operation, specs, strengths, and flaws. A Linux-based HF SDR radio built for experimentation.
After picking up the sBitx v3 from HF Signals at the recent LARC8 event in Hyderabad, I’ve spent considerable time exploring it—not just on-air, but under the hood. This is not merely another HF transceiver competing with commercial brands. The sBitx v3 is something fundamentally different: a Linux-powered SDR platform that happens to be a radio.
For many Indian hams who grew up building, modifying, and dreaming over Ashhar Farhan VU3ESE‘s legendary Bitx designs, the sBitx feels like the natural and ultimate evolution of that legacy. It carries the same experimental DNA, just updated for the Raspberry Pi era.
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
DIY 145 MHz Twin Delta Loop Antenna for Ham Radio Operators
DIY 145 MHz Twin Delta Loop Antenna for Ham Radio Operators: A complete guide to building 145 MHz Twin Delta Loop antenna with dimensions, construction tips, feeding method, and performance advantages for VHF ham radio.
How to Build a Reduced Size 40M Antenna – Complete DIY Guide
How to Build a Reduced Size 40M Antenna – Complete DIY Guide: Build a compact reduced Size 40M Antenna using PVC spacers and simple materials. Get full measurements, design diagram, assembly steps, and tuning tips
VHF Radio Receiver Antenna Amplifier Using MAX2633 – Simple Low-Noise RF Preamplifier Design
VHF Radio Receiver Antenna Amplifier Using MAX2633 – Simple Low-Noise RF Preamplifier Design: A complete guide to building a VHF radio receiver antenna amplifier using the MAX2633 low-noise RF preamplifier chip with schematic explanation
PhaseLatch Mini: An Affordable STM32-Based SDR Digitizer for Radio Experimenters
PhaseLatch Mini: An Affordable STM32-Based SDR Digitizer for Radio Experimenters: PhaseLatch Mini is an STM32-based SDR digitizer with dual 12-bit ADCs and 210 kS/s USB I/Q streaming for ham radio, HF/VHF listening, and SDR experimentation.
VHF Radio Receiver Antenna Amplifier Using MAX2633 – Simple Low-Noise RF Preamplifier Design
VHF Radio Receiver Antenna Amplifier Using MAX2633 – Simple Low-Noise RF Preamplifier Design: A complete guide to building a VHF radio receiver antenna amplifier using the MAX2633 low-noise RF preamplifier chip with schematic explanation
Morgain Antenna: Dual-Band Dipole that Beats Traps
Morgain Antenna: Dual-Band Dipole that Beats Traps: Build high-performance HF Morgain antenna with accurate dimensions and simple construction. Complete guide with diagrams, spacing, materials, and tuning tips.
Shortened Vertical Antenna for the 80-Meter Band (UR0GT Design)
Shortened Vertical Antenna for the 80-Meter Band (UR0GT Design): Compact 4-meter 80-meter band shortened vertical antenna by UR0GT explained—design, loading coil, tuning details, and coax-based matching network.
A Broadband Butterfly Antenna for VHF and UHF
A Broadband Butterfly Antenna for VHF and UHF: Learn about the Square Loop Antenna (also called the butterfly antenna), a simple, broadband, bidirectional antenna with excellent gain.
RA9SUS Simple Loop Antenna covering 14–30 MHz
RA9SUS Simple Loop Antenna covering 14–30 MHz: Detailed explanation of the RA9SUS simple loop antenna covering 14–30 MHz, with tuning method, construction tips, and real-world HF performance.
RW4HFN Balcony Antenna for the 20-Meter Band
RW4HFN Balcony Antenna for the 20-Meter Band: Discover the RW4HFN balcony antenna design for the 20-meter amateur radio band—ideal for limited spaces. Includes schematic, dimensions, and inductance values
Saturday, 6 December 2025
Dual-Band RW4HFN Antenna for 145/430 MHz bands
Dual-Band RW4HFN Antenna for 145/430 MHz bands: This design is a highly practical dual-band RW4HFN antenna that allows amateur radio operators to transmit and receive on both the 2-meter (145 MHz) and 70-centimeter (430 MHz) bands using one compact assembly.
This design functions as a center-fed element on the lower band and exhibits multi-mode characteristics on the higher band, providing excellent versatility for fixed or portable operation. It is intended to be fed with a 50 Ohm Coaxial Cable.
Friday, 5 December 2025
Building an FT8 Digital Interface – Dive into Digital Modes
Building an FT8 Digital Interface – Dive into Digital Modes: This blog post examines a well-designed FT8 digital interface circuit that provides both audio coupling and PTT (Push-to-Talk) control.
Ribless Programming cable for Motorola GM360/GM338 radio
Ribless Programming cable for Motorola GM360/GM338 radio: Programming cable for Motorola GM360 is intended to use with the usb port for motorola GM360 radio and other motorola radios like GM300/GM338/GM300/GM380/GM640.
SSM2167 Microphone Preamplifier with compression for ubitx HF Transceiver
SSM2167 Microphone Preamplifier with compression for ubitx HF Transceiver: The SSM2167 is a low-noise audio amplifier with compression and noise gating features. It can be used in the uBitx HF tcvr to improve audio quality of signal
OpenSourceSDRLab PortaRF: The Next Evolution in Portable Software-Defined Radio
OpenSourceSDRLab PortaRF: The Next Evolution in Portable Software-Defined Radio: The OpenSourceSDRLab PortaRF is ultimate portable SDR, integrating the HackRF and PortaPack into one device. Explore its architecture and key features
Thursday, 4 December 2025
LARCSet kit – Most Affordable SSB/CW Transceiver Kit Released
LARCSet kit – Most Affordable SSB/CW Transceiver Kit Released: Amateur radio enthusiasts have something exciting to celebrate this holiday season. The LARCSet, described as the world’s most inexpensive SSB/CW transceiver kit, is now available for purchase, with shipping beginning December 15th. LARCSet promises to rekindle the spirit of DIY in the ham-radio community by giving amateur radio enthusiasts a highly affordable, build-it-yourself radio — ideal for hobbyists, beginners, and tinkerers alike
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