Grounding an audio input?

Dec 31, 2005 5 Replies
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I'm looking at this site:

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- it contains instructions to build this fm transmitter. I was wondering what it meant by "ground your audio input to b." Also, in the parts list, they mention a trimmer capacitor and a trimmer resistor - what are these; I think they're variable capacitors and resistances? What is R7 supposed to be; it includes two values for the resistance. Lastly, some of the capacitors are listed with ker - what does this mean?



Thanks.


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this will be the common point for you audio input

Also, in the parts list, they mention a

correct

What is R7 supposed to be; it includes

that is a typo... it should be 2.7 k

Lastly, some of the capacitors are listed

could be a typo for cer (ceramic) ?

note: this unit claims a range of 500 ft which would make illegal for use in the USA. under part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations.

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The typos that you quote may simply be that the author is from a country where different abbreviations and symbols are used.

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when mistranslated into English.... isn't it a typo?

one popular kitmaker is

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LOL, maybe the translator didn't know what they meant...

Thanks for posting the kits link..

You do have some great stuff that side of the Pond. Shame I was too young to be a GI bride...;)

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come over for a visit... i can at least show you niagra falls :)

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