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Elenco AM/FM Radio Kit |Switch Between ICs & Transistors | Solder | Great STEM Project | Superheterodyne Designed to AM and FM Broadcasts | SOLDERING REQUIRED

Elenco AM/FM Radio Kit |Switch Between ICs & Transistors | Solder | Great STEM Project | Superheterodyne Designed to AM and FM Broadcasts | SOLDERING REQUIRED

Q: Is this doable for a beginner who has never soldered? The other elenco kits just seem too basic.

If you never soldered, I would not recommend doing that. The kit is relatively easy to solder, and it's doable, but most likely you will need to calibrate your hand on something simpler and the basic kits are inexpensive. As a beginner, the hardest (and funnier) part is to troubleshoot the kit and when I started assembling it, I had one bad solder at the first section. Have fun!

Q: All you need is a soldering iron, flux, and solder nothing fancy?

They include solder. You do not use separate flux. You need a pencil type 25-40 watt soldering iron. You should have a digital volt meter (even a cheep one will be OK). If you have a signal generator and an oscilloscope it would be of great help if you want to follow the training portion of the manual but they are not absolutely necessary - - I did not have a scope or signal generator and was able to successfully complete this kit. You should have had some practice soldering PC boards before starting this kit.

Q: what is the recommended age for this kit?

For me this kit is recommended starting from boys or girls about 17 year old.. especially for students electronics, before, they have need the basic radio electronics elements.Pierluigi

Q: where can i buy individual parts for this?

All of the parts (except, obviously, the PCB and dial label) can be had from Mouser, DigiKey and AliExpress.Mouser has all of the AM transformers (Xicon 42IF### series http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=xicon+42if).They had the 10.7MHz family, but it is listed as "Non-Stocked, Call for Quote" meaning they still sell them, but will only do so in bulk (say, 1000 pieces).Mouser also carries all of the passives as well.Via AliExpress you can get the "polyvaricon" tuning capacitor and 10.7MHz IF transformers, too.Here's the antenna http://www.aliexpress.com/item/61cm-7-Section-Telescopic-Antenna-Aerial-for-TV-RC-Controller-FM-AM-Radio/2027302143.htmlHere's a link to a radio kit for $6 that is the best of them and has most of the parts http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-AM-FM-stereo-AM-radio-kit-DIY-CF210SP-electronic-production-suite/1623114587.htmlOnly drawback to this kit is the selectivity is via ceramic filters, but the polyvaricon and many of the parts are the same. Adjustment and alignment are very easy, too.Go to AliExpress and do a search for "AM FM radio kit" There *are* some kits that work well and some that can't, but they are a wealth of spare and hard to find parts. http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20150411051925&SearchText=am+fm+radio+kitGood hunting!

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Brand
Elenco
Color
Blue
Special Feature
Built-In AM
Connectivity Technology
NFC
Product Dimensions
18"L x 12"W x
Tuner Technology
AM FM

📘56-page step-by-step soldering course

🔋Battery-powered 9V for portable STEM learning

🔧Superheterodyne tech for crisp AM/FM reception

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Elenco FM Radio Kit

Description

🎧 Build, Learn, and Tune In – Own the Airwaves!

TRUSTED LEGACY SUPPORT - Elenco’s 30+ years of educational expertise guarantees a reliable, affordable, and enriching learning kit.
USER FRIENDLY PCB LAYOUT - Unique board design lets you place components directly over symbols, making assembly intuitive and error-proof.
COMPREHENSIVE STEM CURRICULUM - 9 detailed lessons covering audio amps, mixers, oscillators, and detectors for deep understanding.
MASTER REAL WORLD ELECTRONICS - Hands-on soldering experience with ICs & transistors builds practical skills beyond theory.
CUTTING EDGE SUPERHETERODYNE DESIGN - Industry-standard radio tech ensures authentic AM/FM broadcast reception and tuning precision.

The Elenco AM/FM Radio Kit is a battery-powered, superheterodyne receiver designed for hands-on STEM education. Featuring a 56-page soldering course and a unique PCB layout, it enables users to build a fully functional AM/FM radio from scratch, mastering real electronics concepts with ICs and transistors. Ideal for high school and university learners, this kit combines practical skills with industry-standard radio technology.

Specifications

Style	Raw
Color	Blue
Item Weight	12 Ounces
Item Dimensions L x W x H	18"L x 12"W x 12"H
Hardware Interface	3.5mm Audio
Frequency	108 MHz
Compatible Devices	AM/FM Radio Receivers
Number of Batteries	1 9V batteries required.
Voltage	9 Volts
Display Type	LCD
Power Source	Battery Powered
Radio Bands Supported	2-Band
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Special Features	Built-In AM Antenna
Connectivity Technology	NFC
Tuner Type	Superheterodyne, AM, FM

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Is this doable for a beginner who has never soldered? The other elenco kits just seem too basic.

All you need is a soldering iron, flux, and solder nothing fancy?

what is the recommended age for this kit?

where can i buy individual parts for this?

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