The audio amplifier


lm386 pinoutAudio Amp
The audio amplifier amplifies the audio to an audible level, make sure to twist the speaker leads to help eliminate radio frequency interference;  This and the detector are two of the major contributors to RFI, and motor boating.

Notice that V+ goes to V+ and not regulated V+, putting it on the regulated side will cause low volume and RFI.


Put your finger on the audio input with the volume turned all the way up;  if it hums, you did good, else check your circuit.

Build this far away from the AF or front end (Not built yet) radio portion of the circuit, suggestively by the regulator!


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