MK414 SW Receiver
Description:
A Short Wave Receiver based on the MK484 (formerly ZN414) that includes the
tropical bands and 49 metre bands.
MK414 SW Receiver circuit
Notes:The original data sheet for the MK414 states a maximum working frequency is around 4 MHz. SW transmissions are so powerful that this receiver will work well with signals up to about 6 or 7 MHz. The 10k resistor controls the operating voltage for the IC which is critical for good performance.
Coil Details:
The tuned circuit consists of a variable capacitor and fixed air spaced coil. For the coil, I wound between 10 and 20 turns of wire on an empty tube of around 1.5 inches diameter. The turns were spaced so that the overall length was around 3 inches. The variable capacitor tuned 0 - 300 pF but there is plenty of scope for experiment here. One final point, you will need an external antenna to receive broadcasts. I have an outside wire that is about 7 meters long and this was quite effective. The antenna can be connected at either end of the coil or via a series capacitor value between 10pF and 100pF.
Circuit :
Andy Collinson
Email: anc@mitedu.freeserve.co.uk
Title: MK414 SW Receiver
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Published on: 2006-01-15
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