2-metre FM receiver

The 2-metre band has been popular tor three decades and Ionger tor short, medium-range and mobile communication between radio amateurs, and it is usually pretty crowded in and around large cities, with activity centring around repeater stations. The predominant mode for local traffic is FM, and listening in can be a great way to expand your knowledge of electronics as well as get to know fellow enthusiasts, The receiver presented here is aimed at those ot you who are not yet bitten by the 'radio' bug. Alternatively, for hams already on the air, the present design is an excellent stand-by receiver to monitor band activity.