Tunable RF bandpass filter ?

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cam0

Joined Mar 23, 2010
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Hi there,

I am trying to build a cheap frequency detector. However, I am kind of stuck at the point of designing a tunable filter. Actually, I'd like to be able to tune my bandpass filter between 300 to 800 MHz (with a BW of let's say 20MHz). I have no idea how to do that, except by using an adjustable Capacitor.
What I am thinking about right now, is to put different filters for well known frequencies: 315MHz, 418MHz (BW will be smaller here), 433MHz, 815MHz, 868MHz and have a sort of switch (jumper ?) to choose between them, it sounds like the easiest way of doing to me.

What do you think ?

Thank you,

C0
 
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