LM386 Amplified Crystal Radio

My third coil(s) set. Testing amplification of the AM band from a crystal radio based on the “Mystery Radio“ design, with some tweaks. Home made air variable capacitor, and using a 1N34A diode with the LM386 IC amp on 8W / 8 Ohm speaker, with volume control. Note: The segment of the song “Analog Kid“ by Rush (played off YouTube, incidentally) is used only for the demonstration of the amplifier. The broadcasts on the AM bands Oyambaro, Quito and the third, unidentified, were what was on at the time of testi
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