Build the Commando AM transmitter — a crystal-controlled three-transistor AM circuit with oscillator, buffer, and RF power stages delivering stable modulation for HF experimentation
Transmitter
The Transmitter category focuses on RF circuits that actually put a signal on the air: from simple QRP rigs and short‑range AM broadcasters to more advanced HF drivers and linear stages. You’ll find classic experiments like the Ten Minute QRP transmitter and Mighty Mite, educational HF and short‑wave transmitters, as well as modern solid‑state designs such as Class‑C AM transmitters and IRF510 push‑pull power amplifiers.
Each article explains the full RF chain in practical language—oscillator, buffer, driver, PA, filtering, and modulation—so you see how the blocks fit together instead of just copying a schematic. Wherever possible, circuits are crystal‑controlled or otherwise stabilised, with notes on heatsinking, harmonic suppression, legal use, and how far you can realistically expect to be heard. Whether you want to understand the theory behind AM and CW transmitters, build a low‑power beacon, or develop the RF stages that will later become a full transceiver, this section gives you proven starting points and measured results to guide your experiments.
Build Your Own 80M CW Transmitter from Scratch
Learn to build a simple 80M CW transmitter with crystal oscillator and parallel power amplifier. Complete circuit guide for amateur radio enthusiasts
Build Your Own Grenade AM Transmitter Circuit: A Complete Guide
The Grenade AM transmitter is a fascinating DIY electronics project that combines simplicity with effective radio frequency transmission.
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.
Mini FM Radio Transmitter
Have you ever wanted to broadcast your voice, even just a little bit? Well, now you can! This circuit diagram shows you how to build a simple FM Radio Transmitter . It’s a fun project, and it uses only a few basic parts.
The Poor-Man’s Transmitter: Building a Simple AM Radio Beacon from Vintage Electronics
The Poor-Man’s Transmitter: Building a Simple AM Radio Beacon from Vintage Electronics, uses a clever arrangement of 4011 CMOS gates to create AM Radio Beacon
Building a Crystal-Controlled CMOS Oscillator: A Classic Circuit for Precise Timing
When you need accurate, stable frequency generation for digital circuits, few solutions are as elegant and cost-effective as a crystal-controlled CMOS oscillator. This classic circuit design demonstrates how a simple TV color crystal can be transformed into a versatile frequency source for various applications. At the heart of this circuit lies an inexpensive 3.58 MHz […]
Building Steve Quest’s Simple AM Transmitter
This simple AM transmitter uses a crystal-controlled oscillator and transistor stages to generate and amplify a stable RF signal, then modulates it with audio through a transformer. Powered by 12V, it offers a practical introduction to radio transmission using basic, easily available components.
Simple CW 74HC240 Transmitter using buffer IC
This simple CW transmitter uses a 74HC240 buffer IC as both oscillator and driver to generate a stable RF signal around 7.023 MHz. A crystal ensures frequency accuracy, while keying enables Morse transmission, making it a compact, low-power QRP project for beginners.
Build Your Own Micro Power AM Transmitter!
This micro power AM transmitter uses a crystal-controlled oscillator and a 2N2222 transistor stage to generate a stable RF carrier, then modulates it with audio input. A tuned tank circuit and variable capacitor optimize output, enabling low-power short-range broadcasting for experimentation and learning

