Pirate Radio And Video Experimental Transmitter Projects Electronic Circuit Investigator By Braga Newton C 2000 Paperback Top Best Site
Published in December 2000, Pirate Radio and Video: Experimental Transmitter Projects (Electronic Circuit Investigator)
Retailers: You can find copies on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Spanish Market: Also available via Amazon Spain. Published in December 2000, Pirate Radio and Video:
Published by Newnes (an imprint of Elsevier) on January 10, 2001, this 304-page volume (ISBN-10: 0750673311) is part of a broader bibliography that has taught generations of "Evil Geniuses" and electronics hobbyists. While it provides the technical knowledge to build unauthorized broadcasting equipment, its primary value is as an educational tool for exploring the fascinating physics of wireless communication. No Microcontrollers: In 2025, every project uses an Arduino
Strengths (Why Investigators Love It)
- No Microcontrollers: In 2025, every project uses an Arduino. Braga’s book is pure analog and RF. You will learn how a Colpitts oscillator works because you built one, not because you copied code.
- Video is Hard, but Braga Makes it Possible: Most hobbyist books ignore video. Braga’s video transmitter projects are crude (low resolution, mono sound), but they work. There is no greater thrill than seeing your own test pattern on a TV from a transmitter you built with a 2N3904 transistor.
- The "Investigator" Framework: Braga includes "Investigation Points" after each circuit. For example: "What happens if you change the 22pF capacitor to 47pF? How does the frequency change? Use your probe to find out." This actively teaches troubleshooting.
5. How to Avoid Interference (Responsible Testing)
- Use a dummy load (50–300 Ω resistor) instead of an antenna during tuning.
- Reduce voltage to lower power.
- Test inside a metal box (attenuates signal).
- Never leave running unattended – someone’s pager or baby monitor might be nearby.
- Check local laws – e.g., US Part 15 limits: 100 µV/m at 3 meters for FM (very short range).