
MFJ-8100
World Band Receiver
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The amplifier circuit provides sufficient output for moderate
speaker volume. Miniature speaker systems designed for
"Walkman'' and similar personal stereo devices will plug
right into J2 or J3 and work very well. However, please
remember that the amplifier is specifically designed for
headphone operation. If you prefer room-level speaker volume
for long listening sessions, we recommend an external
amplifier as discussed below.
If you use personal FM, cassette or CD players, you probably
also know all about those compact "amplified speakers''
designed specifically to plug into the stereo jack of compact
personal stereos. These speaker setups have a built-in
amplifier circuit and their own separate batteries. Any of
these devices should work well with your receiver. Radio
Shack carries a variety of amplified speaker pairs as well as
several monaural utility amplifiers. Even though stereo
jacks are used, remember that the receiver audio output is
monaural.
An external amplifier can also be a rewarding do-it-yourself
construction project. One-half to 2 watts will provide
generous and ample speaker volume. In fact, if building this
receiver has kindled your interest in building something on
your own, you could get started by duplicating the same LM386
audio circuit used in this receiver. Use the same parts
values and physical positioning as we did. The volume
control may be omitted, since you already can control the
receiver's volume. The amplifier will operate on 6 to 15
volts DC. All needed parts are available at Radio Shack
stores. You'll get plenty of volume for any size of utility
or communications speaker. (AUTHOR'S NOTE: I have fully
tested this use of a second identical LM386 IC circuit with
speaker and can recommend it highly to all who can't confine
all this listening excitement to one or two headsets!)
VERY IMPORTANT:
A monaural 1/8'' plug will "fit'' the receiver's stereo
jacks. HOWEVER, the plug must NOT be pushed all the way into
the jack, because it will short out the audio output. If you
have reason to use a mono plug, insert it just far enough for
the tip to make firm contact with the first section inside
the jack.
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