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  • Build this kit to assemble a monophonic FM receiver (88-108mhz) with electronic auto-scan
  • Will help you understand the basics of working with printed circuit boards
  • Become familiar with a variety of electronic components
  • Develop good soldering skills
  • For 30 years Elenco has been using their strong engineering and design skills to develop reliable, affordable electronic test equipment, tools, and educational kits

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    Product Description

    Product Description

    Build this kit to assemble a monophonic FM receiver (88-108mhz) with electronic auto-scan Will help you understand the basics of working with printed circuit boards Become familiar with a variety of electronic components Develop good soldering skills For 30 years Elenco has been using their strong engineering and design skills to develop reliable, affordable electronic test equipment, tools, and educational kits

    From the Manufacturer

    This kit is a monophonic FM (frequency modulation) receiver designed to receive FM signals in the frequency range (88-108mhz) it uses electronic auto-scan to search for FM stations. This scan system is done with two button switches-one switch scans up, the other resets to the start of the tuning position.

    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    1,460 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the radio easy to assemble with detailed instructions. They also say it's fun and an enjoyable little project. Customers appreciate the educational description of the various components. They like the value, and appearance of the product. However, some customers differ on quality, performance, and sound quality.

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    211 customers mention180 positive31 negative

    Customers find the radio easy to assemble. They appreciate the detailed assembly guide, which makes everything easy to learn. They say the directions are perfect for young and old, and the pads are large and easy to teach a kid to solder for the first time. Customers also say the kit comes with all the parts and materials needed to erect a home made radio.

    "...The instruction manual is clear and easy to follow, and it provides step-by-step instructions for each step of the build process." Read more

    "...I have built two of these so far. This is a super fun, quick build and it sounds great...." Read more

    "...I found this kit to be very well-designed and easy to assemble. For the price, it is excellent...." Read more

    "...Assembly is suitable for a beginner like me - just be careful soldering around the battery holder so you don't melt the plastic...." Read more

    44 customers mention44 positive0 negative

    Customers find the radio set to be an enjoyable little project. They say it's fun to build, and a great hobby to show off. Customers also say it is a good way to play for a couple of hours, and is able to teach kids how to solder.

    "...If you have access to an oscilloscope, this is a fun little kit to probe around!..." Read more

    "...who likes to solder or is just starting out, because it is a fun little kit." Read more

    "...Overall it’s a fun little practice set, but it’s not expensive and easily broken so take extra precaution." Read more

    "...I'll buy them all. It's a good way to play for a couple of hours." Read more

    39 customers mention39 positive0 negative

    Customers find the documentation of the radio kit very helpful and informative. They appreciate the educational description of the various components, and the additional information about radio and circuit theory. They also mention that the instructions are very detailed and well organized.

    "The Elenco FM Radio Kit is a great way to learn about electronics and how to build a radio...." Read more

    "...(easy to follow assembly instructions, clearly labeled components and PCB, large soldering pads, a fun end-goal of producing your own..." Read more

    "...They include some explanation of component markings and theory behind the working of the radio. There is also a small quiz at the end...." Read more

    "...The instructions are well written and illustrated. Included is a good explanation of how the radio works and its different sections...." Read more

    37 customers mention37 positive0 negative

    Customers find the radio to be a good buy, worth the money, and a decent product. They also say it's a great learning project for the price and easy to follow. Customers also mention that the kit is inexpensive and not cheap or loose.

    "...So yes it’s good for learning on mainly because it’s so cheap...." Read more

    "...The build process is straightforward, and all the parts are of reasonable quality for a kit like this...." Read more

    "...The instruction manual walks you through everythingThe kit is inexpensive.Radio reception is adequate...." Read more

    "...Other than the board quality being on the low side, this is a decent product." Read more

    34 customers mention28 positive6 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the radio. They say it's well designed, and the circuit board is beautifully laid out. Customers also mention that the small parts are nicely laid out and labelled on a strip of tape.

    "This is a really nice little kit. I have built two of these so far...." Read more

    "...I found this kit to be very well-designed and easy to assemble. For the price, it is excellent...." Read more

    "...bag which is a little off putting at first, but most small parts are nicely laid out and labelled on strip of cardboard...." Read more

    "...This FM kit is really a work of art. The board is beautifully detail and it was well packaged, presented and laid out...." Read more

    123 customers mention76 positive47 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the radio. Some mention it's a very good kit with excellent instructions, and a fairly good little radio. However, others say that the solder that comes with it is very low quality, and the radio has critical defects. The PCB board is a bit flimsy, and some customers report issues with the battery case.

    "...It comes with everything you need to build a working FM radio, a printed circuit board, electronic components, and a step-by-step instruction manual...." Read more

    "...A couple of quirks, though...The first one I built came with a bad LM386 IC, but the voltage tests in the manual helped me to realize what the..." Read more

    "...For the price, it is excellent...." Read more

    "...There are a good variety of components to get practice with...." Read more

    101 customers mention68 positive33 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the radio. Some mention that it works very well, while others say that it didn't work. The directions are very thorough and show how most of the components work. However, some customers say that the radio didn' t work after they had finished the assembly.

    "...The radio itself, once built, performs quite well after alignment (if you have bad performance, don't skip that step)...." Read more

    "...The audio is very loud and clear and the volume knob works great.There are a good variety of components to get practice with...." Read more

    "Was very excited to build this project, however I could not get it to work...." Read more

    "...The instructions were clearly labeled and gave good descriptions of how everything worked and went together...." Read more

    41 customers mention19 positive22 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the radio. Some mention that it sounds great, stations tune in loud and clear, and the volume control pot seems really good. Others say that the sound is mediocre, incredibly loud, and drifting stations that were barely audible. The SCAN button is optional and installing it will make the sound louder. However, some customers also mention that they occasionally get a clicking sound.

    "...give it the little speaker a bit more presence and the sound quality is surprisingly nice." Read more

    "...Picks up a lot of stations, and while the sound quality isn't amazing, its perfectly suitable for an old-school transistor radio like this, and it..." Read more

    "...The audio amp section is very loud. Tuning can be a little odd, as you can only "tune-up."..." Read more

    "...Be aware too, that this is a very basic radio, it is mono, not stereo, there is no frequency display either...." Read more

    Super Fun FM Radio
    5 Stars
    Super Fun FM Radio
    This auto-scan FM kit from Elenco is fantastic. The instructions are well written and illustrated. Included is a good explanation of how the radio works and its different sections. All the components are organized for you in advance on a bit of cardboard. The main FM chip is surface-mount, but has been pre-soldered for you. The build process is straightforward, and all the parts are of reasonable quality for a kit like this. There is no case, but one could be 3D-printed if needed (though I think it is fine without a case, as the battery holder acts as a stand). The radio itself, once built, performs quite well after alignment (if you have bad performance, don't skip that step). The audio amp section is very loud. Tuning can be a little odd, as you can only "tune-up." You then reset the radio to start at the bottom of the band. Unfortunately you can't hold a specific frequency when listening to a marginal station. It will eventually lose lock and tune up. It works best with stronger stations.This is a great kit for beginners to advanced beginners. Intermediate builders will find it a relaxing build.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars FACILE A MONTER ET BONNE RECEPTION
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Great soldering project - and you get a working radio!
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