Hello all,
New to the forum, and looking for some direction...
Firstly, I know almost nothing about electronics...and researching on my own, I almost immediately get lost in the technical lingo. Please help in a language a 5 year old would understand.
I have an idea that utilizes a tracking transmitter with a directional antenna. Basically Im trying to find something thats lost in a maximum of a one square mile area.
Are there any prefabricated (ready to go) transmitters and directional receivers/antennas available for purchase anywhere?
The ones I have found on the internet are very specialized for a certain use. I have found many plans and schematics for building your own fm transmitter (which can use any fm receiver to locate).
But I have not found a basic small transmitter that transmits a pulse on such-and-such frequency for sale. Do they sell things like this at electronic supply stores?
I would think, for as many DIY plans available on the net, there has to be some prefabbed units for sale somewhere.
Optimally, I would like them as small as possible....and as cheap as possible...but at this point, Im having a hard time finding anything at all!
Any help?
Thanks a ton!
AL
New to the forum, and looking for some direction...
Firstly, I know almost nothing about electronics...and researching on my own, I almost immediately get lost in the technical lingo. Please help in a language a 5 year old would understand.
I have an idea that utilizes a tracking transmitter with a directional antenna. Basically Im trying to find something thats lost in a maximum of a one square mile area.
Are there any prefabricated (ready to go) transmitters and directional receivers/antennas available for purchase anywhere?
The ones I have found on the internet are very specialized for a certain use. I have found many plans and schematics for building your own fm transmitter (which can use any fm receiver to locate).
But I have not found a basic small transmitter that transmits a pulse on such-and-such frequency for sale. Do they sell things like this at electronic supply stores?
I would think, for as many DIY plans available on the net, there has to be some prefabbed units for sale somewhere.
Optimally, I would like them as small as possible....and as cheap as possible...but at this point, Im having a hard time finding anything at all!
Any help?
Thanks a ton!
AL