Hi Group,

I am working on a project which will detect if a automobile is running. My
thoughts are to use a common 455KHz IF filter and amplitude detect or a 10.7
MHz IF filter and do the same.

Which frequency would be better or easier? (455KHz or 10.7MHz)

I would expect that with 455KHz, I could use common op-amps to get the gain up
to a good level to detect the noise from the spark plug?

Any thoughts and direction for a direct conversion to something that would turn
on an LED?

How about a super-reg? It has a wideband width?

Anyone recall any articles on simple receivers?

How about other frequencies like VHF?

Behold, PDRUNEN signalled from keyed 4-1000A filament:

I would expect that with 455KHz, I could use common op-amps to get the
gain up to a good level to detect the noise from the spark plug?

What if the vehicle is a diesel?

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Gregg t3h g33k
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On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 03:46:46 GMT, Gregg wrote:
Behold, PDRUNEN signalled from keyed 4-1000A filament:

I would expect that with 455KHz, I could use common op-amps to get the
gain up to a good level to detect the noise from the spark plug?

What if the vehicle is a diesel?

I would just put it in gear and see if it moves.... :-)