RM-96 is simple low cost SSB (Single Side Band) transceiver designed by VU2RM with the following design considerations:
- Make use of low priced components available in Indian market
- Use low cost mechanical devices for tuning system, dial etc.
- Simple circuit with acceptable performance
- Minimum controls on the front-panel
- Work with 12V battery and mains power pack.
The receiver consists a BF494 mixer, crystal filter, followed by two stage IF (Intermediate Frequency) amplifier and product detector. On the transmitter chain has 741 pre-amplifier, a simple diode balanced modulator and linear amplifiers with BD139 at the final stage. You can download the complete circuit and necessary instructions from the following link:
