Rich,
Look up the toner transfer method. I've made 4 boards at home using this method so-far. Not including design time, once you have the process down, you should be able to fab a one or two sided board at home in about two hours. If I can do it.... anyone can!
You need - copper clad laminate - something to cut the board - something to file the edges of the board with - a clothing iron
What you do - design your circuit - print your circuit - transfer printed toner to copper clad laminate - etch using hcl and peroxide - chemical tin plating - optional dye to make your board look way cool
The nice thing about this method is, the materials are dirt cheap! Medical grade peroxide and muriatic pool acid are sufficient for the etching. All in all, you just have to be wiling to learn the best possible process using the tools you have available.
If you have any questions, I can let you know what I have experienced so-far.
Joseph Armbruster
On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 7:55 AM, Rich/wa4bue richard.siff@verizon.net wrote:
Our electronics teacher, John W4RMY at Great Bridge HS - W4GBH, is looking for information on making home brew circuit boards for a hiden transmitter. Please forward any info to me, Rich W4BUE richard.siff@verizon.net. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb