I was recently given about one hundred PN918 RF transistors. I searched for schematics for RF amplifiers or other circuits that use this transistor without luck. All that comes up are datasheets from various manufacturers. No wonder I got them for free.

Can anyone point me in a direction to where I might be able to put these things to use? Small projects, simple RF amps, etcetera..

Thanks.

 

Gee, why not build the test circuit in that PDF for starters? See if you can get them to oscillate at 500MHz.

 

Hello,

The PN918 is a 2N918 in a plastic case:
http://english.electronica-pt.com/db/cross-reference.php?ref=pn918

Here is a simple crystal oscillator where it can be used:
http://www.simplecircuitdiagram.com/2011/02/02/90-125-mhz-crystal-rf-oscillator/

Bertus

 

Wookie, that was the first thing I did. I was just inquiring if that is the only circuit out there that uses that transistor.

Bertus, thank you. This points me in the right direction.

Thanks to everyone for the helpful input.