Re: AM receiver convert to ATC receiver


"Wayne" <NOwaynerr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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"Archimedes" <shelton.dcruz@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi all

If I change the tank circuit components (reduce the capacitance and
inductance) and change the transistors to appropriate VHF ones, will I
be able to pick up ATC (Air Traffic Conversations) using this
circuit ?

http://www.electronics-lab.com/projects/rf/006/index.html

Thanks
Shelto,


I have tried to read and understand the posts in this thread the best I
can. Can someone tell me; Is there a problem for the aircraft industry, or
me, if I sit at the end of Regan National airport outside DC and use this,

http://tinyurl.com/3ayskq

Thanks.

Wayne


The discussion was about regenerative receivers, which can radiate through
their antenna at the tuned frequency. The Ramsey kit is a superhet which
might radiate a lot less, and possibly in a different band (e.g. if it uses
an IF like 10.7 MHz).

Nowadays, if you were to park anywhere near the runway at a major British
airport you'd probably be visited by the police. If you were then found to
be operating dodgy home made electronics, any amount of explanation on your
part would probably not prevent your arrest. Perhaps it's the same in the
US.

Chris


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