> Hello!  I have built the ramsey hr-40 reciever kit and
 > it seems to lack enough volume to drive even earphones.
 > I spoke with ramsey and the tech says it was designed
 > that way so you would have to buy an extra audio amp.
 > (not too cool)
Indeed!
 > So, any ideas on how to build a simple small audio amp
 > for this thing?
A little Op-Amp might be the trick.... there are several circuits around 
(can't lay my hands on one, right now - it's dark and the wife is asleep) but 
check out the very generic 741 operational amplifier.
   73 = Best Regards
   -Jeff KA5THB
   ka5thb@bigfoot.com
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