Design And Construction Of a Departmental Mini-Radio Station At The Faculty Of Engineering Caritas University Enugu

Abstract

The "Design and Construction of a Departmental Mini-Radio Station in the Faculty of Engineering" focuses on creating a functional radio broadcasting system for educational purposes. These radio waves are a type of electromagnetic wave with frequencies ranging from about 3 KHz to 300 GHz. The mini-radio station encompasses the design and assembly of essential components, including a low-power FM transmitter, an antenna system, and audio processing equipment. The project follows a systematic approach, beginning with a comprehensive analysis of the requirements, followed by the selection of appropriate hardware, circuit design, and implementation. The goal is to ensure reliable signal transmission within a limited range while adhering to regulatory standards. The test result of this research work revealed the successful achievement of the primary objective; the design and construction of Mini-Radio station in faculty of Engineering Caritas University Enugu (Transmitter Part) with Audio Console Using Frequency Modulation (FM) With Power Rating of 20 Watt of appreciable range operating on 9v power supply. This system has been implemented with the locally source material in our electronic markets and used to implement the system using the necessary rudiment usually employed in electronic system implementation from the above stated results. The constructed radio station will serve as a valuable educational tool; provide students with practical experience and understanding of radio frequency principles, signal propagation, and broadcast engineering.