Joule Thief

[TinselKoala]

The radio isn't exactly "my" circuit, it's something I found on the internet, the author's name is on the diagram.  I think I'd use a germanium transistor and germanium diodes too.

The voltage collector Lakes linked looks pretty cool, I wonder if I have enough germanium diodes left to try it. I might have enough if I mix 1n34a, 1n60 and NTE109 types, I have a few of each left. I do have a longwire antenna outside, but only 20 meters or so in length,  and I do have a good Earth ground. 40 volts at 10 Watts..... hmmm....... we shall see.

[Lakes]

The radio isn't exactly "my" circuit, it's something I found on the internet, the author's name is on the diagram.  I think I'd use a germanium transistor and germanium diodes too.

The voltage collector Lakes linked looks pretty cool, I wonder if I have enough germanium diodes left to try it. I might have enough if I mix 1n34a, 1n60 and NTE109 types, I have a few of each left. I do have a longwire antenna outside, but only 20 meters or so in length,  and I do have a good Earth ground. 40 volts at 10 Watts..... hmmm....... we shall see.

Yeah, I noticed the "10w @ 40v" as well, look forward to the video Tk!

[synchro1]

@Tinselkicola,

                 Can't wait to see how good the neutral line antenna will work on this super sized Ambient Power Module!

[Groundloop]

Another circuit.
https://sites.google.com/site/amplificatoare/free-energy-collector-circuit.

@Tk like the circuit, I remember building something similar many years ago.

Happy 2013 everyone!

There is something with this circuit that looks wrong to me. The electrolytic capacitors (C9, C11, C13 and C15)
at the left  side of the circuit seems to be upside down. The + on the electrolytic capacitor should be pointing up.
Also, the 8 electrolytic capacitors (C1 to C8) in the middle of the circuit should be ceramic or non-polariced poly
capacitors. If the polarity of C1 to C6 is correct, why does C7 and C8 have the plus the opposite way?

Attached is how I think this circuit should be made.

GL.

[synchro1]

@Groundloop,

                 This schematic of Joe Tate's circuit shows your !00% right about the capacitor and diode direction:

Moderator: The circuit drawing was posted to times. I deleted one of them.