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    This document describes a simple RF detector circuit that can detect radio frequency (RF) energy from HF through 500 MHz. The circuit uses two germanium diodes and a transistor to detect RF signals, which lights up a bright LED without needing an on/off switch. The circuit is built into a small plastic box with telescoping antenna wires mounted on the outside for sensitivity. Parts, schematics, layout diagrams and photos of the completed detector are provided.

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    This document describes a simple RF detector circuit that can detect radio frequency (RF) energy from HF through 500 MHz. The circuit uses two germanium diodes and a transistor to detect RF signals, which lights up a bright LED without needing an on/off switch. The circuit is built into a small plastic box with telescoping antenna wires mounted on the outside for sensitivity. Parts, schematics, layout diagrams and photos of the completed detector are provided.

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    This document describes a simple RF detector circuit that can detect radio frequency (RF) energy from HF through 500 MHz. The circuit uses two germanium diodes and a transistor to detect RF signals, which lights up a bright LED without needing an on/off switch. The circuit is built into a small plastic box with telescoping antenna wires mounted on the outside for sensitivity. Parts, schematics, layout diagrams and photos of the completed detector are provided.

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    RF Detector RevA

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    This document describes a simple RF detector circuit that can detect radio frequency (RF) energy from HF through 500 MHz. The circuit uses two germanium diodes and a transistor to detect RF signals, which lights up a bright LED without needing an on/off switch. The circuit is built into a small plastic box with telescoping antenna wires mounted on the outside for sensitivity. Parts, schematics, layout diagrams and photos of the completed detector are provided.

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    Simple RF Detector - Phil Salas AD5X This simple RF detector works well from HF through about 500 MHz.

    Figure 1 is the schematic . Almost any RF energy detected by the 1N60 diodes will forward bias the junction of the PN2222A transistor, which lights the super-bright LED which can be easily seen in daylight . No on/off switch is required, since no current is drawn from the battery unless the transistor is biased on. Table 1 is the parts list and recommended supplier source (www.mouser.com & www.allelectronics.com) . I built everything into the small (2.36 x 1.38 x 0.8) plastic box called out in the parts list. Figure 2 shows the hole sizes and dimensions necessary for mounting the telescoping antennas and LED. You can just drill mounting holes for the screws and mount the antennas on the outside of the box. But mounting them the way I did provides extra support for the antennas, and will also make the package more compact since a portion of the antennas are inside the box. All wiring is point-to-point, and the battery is held in place with a piece of double -sided tape. Figure 3 is a pictorial of the wiring. The photos show the internal and external views of the final unit. I labeled the RF detector case using Casio White on clear labeling tape (Casio XR9 -AX-s). For best sensitivity, extend the telescoping whips to their full 19 length. But youll find that this unit does a good job of sensing RF even with the whips collapsed. Table 1 Parts List QTY Description 2 6-section 19 antenna 2 2.6mm screws 2 #4 solder lugs 1 3.6V Lithium battery 1 6000mcd red LED 1 82O watt resistor 1 PN2222A transistor 2 1N60 germanium diode 1 Small plastic box

    Source/Part Number Mouser 43AR106 Mouser 48SM026 Mouser 534-909 Mouser 667-TL2150P All Electronics LED-94 All Electronics 82 -1/4 All Electronics PN2222A All Electronics 1N60 All Electronics 1551 -HBK

    Cost Each $1.38 $0.12 $0.15 $5.51 $0.75 10/$0.50 5/$0.80 2/$1.00 $1.20

    Inside Wiring View

    Final Unit

    3.6V Lithium Battery

    82O

    Whip Antenna 2x 1N60 0.01f Whip Antenna

    LED PN2222 A

    Figure 1 Simple RF Detector

    0.3

    Cover

    0.3

    0.4 0.4

    0.3
    1/4D 7/64D 3/16D 7/64D 1/4D

    0.4 0.4

    LED mounting hole

    Antenna mtg holes

    Antenna mtg holes

    Left

    Bottom

    Right

    Figure 2 Drilling Pattern

    Anode LED Whip Antenna (2 plcs)

    Cathode

    Screw (2 plcs)

    Solder lug (2 plcs)

    0.01f
    EBC PN2222A Bottom view

    82O

    +
    3.6V Lithium Battery

    Figure 3 Wiring Diagram

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