How can I use a radio wave to turn on/off a siren?

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SUMMARY

This discussion focuses on using radio waves to control a siren, specifically through the design of a radio signal transmitter and receiver. The suggested approach involves utilizing a low-power, unlicensed FM transmitter, with a range of 10m-20m, and tuning it to an open frequency. An alternative method proposed is to use a garage door opener system, which requires a transmitter and receiver that operate on a specific frequency and code. Additionally, ready wireless modules from Link Technologies can be integrated with a buffer relay to effectively switch the siren on and off.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of FM transmitter design, specifically low-power, unlicensed models.
  • Knowledge of radio frequency tuning and bandpass filtering techniques.
  • Familiarity with garage door opener systems and their operational principles.
  • Experience with integrating wireless modules and relay circuits.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research FM transmitter circuit design using the schematic from Aaron Cake's website.
  • Learn about bandpass filters and how to implement them for tone frequency detection.
  • Explore garage door opener systems and their components for potential adaptation.
  • Investigate wireless modules from Link Technologies and their integration with relay systems.
USEFUL FOR

Electronics hobbyists, radio frequency engineers, and anyone interested in remote control systems for activating devices like sirens.

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How can I use radio wave to turn on/off a siren? I think it is possible for me to design a radio signal through this schematic:
http://www.aaroncake.net/circuits/fmtrans.htm

The problem is, how do I design a receiver that can switch on a siren by receiving the radio signal?
 
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You could use a cheap radio receiver, and just bandpass the audio output to look for the tone frequency that you would be transmitting.

The circuit you show is for a typical low-power, unlicensed radio transmitter. The range of these transmitters is about 10m-20m, so don't expect too much. You also have to tune them to an open station frequency, so if you are in a highly-populated area with lots of FM radio stations, you will have trouble finding an open frequency.

You might consider using an IR link instead of FM. You could start with a kit, like the one in the lower right corner of this page:

http://www.transeltech.com/kits/kits1.html
 
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Try a garage door opener system

Try using a garage door opener system.
Two reasons.
1-you need a transmitter on a set frequency that trans mits a code
2-you need a receiver that receives a set frequency that needs a code to turn the power on.
Instead of the door opening and closing you could have the sireen latch on or off and the security of any hacker reduced.
good luck
 
you would get ready wireless modules from Link Technologies they make ready modules you can further connect a buffer relay to switch on / off the siren

Rick
 
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