This Pocket Reciever with ZN414 and LM386 is very similar to the one being described in the other projects, but the difference is that the LF signal exciting the ZN414 go to the power amplifier built around the LM386. Any other audio amplifier can be used instead.
With this receiver, special care should be taken regarding the voltage on pin No.1. As you did in previous project, put the potentiometer’s slider in mid-position, turn the receiver on and tune it to some station. Move the slider carefully, until you reach the optimum reception. Start changing the capacitance of the variable capacitor, covering its entire scope, to make sure that receiver works well in its entire operating range. If a problem occurs, re-position the slider again. When everything gets OK, turn the receiver off, disconnect the potentiometer, measure its resistance, and solder the resistor of such resistance on the board. The R2 resistance must be no less than 600 Ohms.
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