Building a low-energy microwave generator.

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The discussion centers on building a low-amplitude microwave generator, distinct from conventional microwave ovens. The user expresses a willingness to invest up to $200 in materials and seeks guidance on practical steps to initiate the project. They acknowledge their theoretical knowledge but lack expertise in AC electronics. Suggestions include leveraging existing radio transmitter designs and modifying them to operate beyond the radio frequency spectrum.

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  • Basic understanding of microwave technology and its applications.
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I want to build a low-amplitude microwave generator. Nothing as strong as in real microwave ovens.

I believe I have most of the theoretical knowledge needed, and I am willing to spend up to 200$ on materials.


Any idea where to start? Anyone tried this himself once?


Thanks :)
 
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I'm afraid my efforts have been in vain. Perhaps, if you (I'm no expert on ac electronics but...) built a fairly strong radio transmitter, and then tweaked the settings so they extended out beyond the radio bandwidth.

Kinda farfetched, and maybe extremely impossible but hey, why not?!
 

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