FM Transmitter (up to 500 meter range)

Parts List:
Resistors are 1/4 Watt, 5%
R1 = 10K
R2 = 86K
R3 = 3K3 (3.3K)
R4 = 2K2
R5 = 100 ohm
Capacitors:
C1,C8 = 2N2 (2.2nF), ceramic
C2 = 4N7, ceramic
C3,C6 = 10pF miniature variable
C4,C9 = 100pF, ceramic
C5 = 1uF, 25V, electrolytic
C7 = 1uF, polyester
Semiconductors:
Q1 = BC108, NTE123A, NPN transistor
Q2 = 2N2369, 2N2222, NTE123A, NPN transistor
Notes:
Q1 and Q2 both reference to a NTE123A replacement type.
With a short antenna the maximum distance is about 600 feet (200M). But with a proper antenna this distance can easily
be changed to about 1/2 mile (800M)! Even so, keep in mind that this simple transmitter is just that; simple!
If you find that the frequency drift a little, secure the coil with candle wax or a dab of hot-melt glue. The coil, L1,
is wound on a 10mm body. Use a wooden dowel or similar. Wind about 4 turn of enameled copper wire
(also called 'magnet wire'). Obviously, remove the body after winding. Scrape the enamel off both ends of the coil
before attempting to solder.
As for the ceramic capacitors, try to find and use the socalled 'NP0' types for low noise/temperature drift. They
have a black stripe at the top of the cap. They are manufactured by Philips.
The variable capacitors, C3 and C6, are just the regular trimmer caps.
This type of transmitter works best in a metal enclosure. Just make sure nothing of your circuit is touching it.
"Gnd." in the schematic diagram just refers to the negative pole of your battery.