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title: "Elenco AM/FM Radio Kit |Switch Between ICs & Transistors | Solder | Great STEM Project | Superheterodyne Designed to AM and FM Broadcasts | SOLDERING REQUIRED"
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# 56-page detailed manual Superheterodyne AM/FM tuner 9-step soldering build Elenco AM/FM Radio Kit |Switch Between ICs & Transistors | Solder | Great STEM Project | Superheterodyne Designed to AM and FM Broadcasts | SOLDERING REQUIRED

**Brand:** elenco
**Price:** 1689 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📡 Build, Learn, and Tune Your Future Radio Genius!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Elenco AM/FM Radio Kit |Switch Between ICs & Transistors | Solder | Great STEM Project | Superheterodyne Designed to AM and FM Broadcasts | SOLDERING REQUIRED by elenco
- **How much does it cost?** 1689 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- elenco enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted elenco brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Portable Power:** Battery-operated design keeps your custom radio ready for emergency use or on-the-go listening.
- • **Dual Tech Switch:** Seamlessly toggle between classic transistors and modern ICs to explore radio tech evolution.
- • **Stepwise Learning:** 9 comprehensive lessons break down complex circuits into manageable, testable stages.
- • **Pro-Level Insights:** Dive deep into radio theory and calibration techniques—perfect for aspiring engineers and hobbyists.
- • **Hands-On STEM Mastery:** Build your own AM/FM radio from scratch with real soldering—no shortcuts, just pure skill.

## Overview

The Elenco AM/FM Radio Kit is a hands-on educational project designed for high school and university learners to build a fully functional superheterodyne AM/FM radio. Featuring a 56-page manual with 9 detailed lessons, it teaches soldering, circuit theory, and radio calibration by allowing users to switch between transistor and IC technologies. Battery-powered and complete with a mounting stand, this kit offers a deep dive into radio electronics, ideal for STEM enthusiasts seeking practical experience and advanced understanding.

## Description

Product Description Learn about AM and FM radio technology and the the functional components used in creating AM-FM receivers and amplifiers. 56 page training course is divided into 9 lessons; Audio Amplifier, AM Detector, AM IF, AM Amplifier, AM Mixer & Oscillator, FM Detector, 1st FM IF, 2nd FM IF, FM RF Stages. “Superheterodyne” designed to receive standard AM and FM broadcast frequencies. New transistor module allows you to switch between the modern integrated circuit (IC) technology and the original transistor technology. Includes radio mounting stand. PLEASE NOTE: The AM/FM Radio project is divided into two parts, the AM Radio Section and the FM Radio Section. Initially, only identify the parts that you will need for the AM radio as listed in the manual. DO NOT OPEN the bags listed for the FM radio. A separate parts list will be shown for the FM radio after you have completed the AM radio. 9 volt battery needed but not included. From the Manufacturer Model AM/FM-108TK - 4 Transistors, 1 Diode and 1 IC - Training course of 64 pages is divided into 9 lessons: Audio Amplifier, AM Detector, AM IF, AM Amplifier, AM Mixer and Oscillator, FM Detector, 1st FM IF, 2nd FM IF, FM RF Stages. Includes radio mounting stand. Requires one 9V battery. This is an unassembled kit and requires assembly. The most important factor in assembling this Superhet 108 AM/FM Transistor and IC Radio Kit is good soldering techniques. The included Detailed Manual provides easy to follow instructions to learn these techniques and complete this kit.

Review: Great Fun And A Great Teaching Tool - With this review I hope give you some idea about what this kit does and doesn't do and how it can be a great learning tool for both young and old alike. This kit is very complete, everything needed for building a complete AM and FM radio is included in the box. All the parts are neatly laid out and placed on cards for easy identification. The construction manual is very easy to follow and it also includes tests needed to be done during the construction process as well as final tuning when complete. The radio's circuit board is laid out is with the AM section on the bottom and the FM on the top of the board. If you follow the manual you will be building the AM section first with the FM section second. This makes the construction easier as both the AM and FM sections of the radio are broken down into small sections, then a test to make sure everything is working before moving to the next section. The manual goes into how and why the circuits and other electronic parts do what they do and how they do it. This kit can be built with just a multi-meter or you can also use an oscilloscope for more complete testing and understanding of the parts and circuits, but the oscilloscope is not necessary for the build. This is kit is both a relaxing build and a great teaching tool. If you have teenagers in the house, this kit will teach how to make good solder connections of the parts onto the board. The board has more room between parts and solder pads, so the process is much easier to get the parts mounted to the board successfully. The board also has all the symbols printed on the board that you would normally see on a schematic drawing layout. This is a good way to see both symbols together and it helps in the learning process. The board also includes dedicated test points for doing the testing needed during the building process. This is one of the best kits to get your feet wet in electronics or as a very good teaching tool for young adults and adults alike. Once done you have a working AM/FM radio. Since this is a battery operated radio, its great to have around when the power goes out. I would recommend using a good 60/40 Tin Lead solder, with a diameter of 1mm, this solder is much easier to work with and make a good connection, you don't need all that heat on the board and electronic parts when learning. The provided solder is lead free and makes it more of a challenge to get a good solder joint when learning the soldering process. Fun project!
Review: A fantastic teaching tool! - I have built hundreds of kits, perhaps a thousand. It has been fifty years since I built my first. This is the best AM/FM radio receiver I have built to date, but for some perhaps the worst possible choice. It depends on what you hope to accomplish by building the kit. If you hope to build an awesome radio there are much better kits. If selectivity, sensitivity and audio quality are important, here again you could do better. If you want soldering practice, this is far to simplistic to be any challenge. It is large, ugly, and it's design does not lend to a nice finished product. So why do I LOVE it so much? If you want to learn radio electronics, really learn what is happening inside a radio and why (to the greatest detail). If you want to learn how to optimize (tune, calibrate) a radio receiver. If you want to learn to use your test equipment, your frequency generator, your oscilloscope, then this is an outstanding kit! I have learned a great deal from this kit even after fifty years. In fact, the most I've learned from a kit in many, many years! However, if you don't own a scope or have any test equipment or the desire to learn those techniques then 90% of the printed directions are for somebody else. Find another kit! This kit is wasted on those looking for a soldering kit, many better choices in that respect (although if you want to build a truly nice radio you'd spend a great deal more as well). You will need an oscilloscope and a signal generator that will modulate your test signal at various frequencies (so the old 1000hz test signal isn't enough to perform all tests as suggested). As many reviewers have pointed out, you can build the radio without these items, but you would be paying for documentation that you won't use (the parts aren't worth ten dollars). Remember, 90% of the documentation is aimed at using these two pieces of test equipment. I would also suggest that if you aren't familiar with this test equipment then you will need additional documentation as these instructions clearly assume you know how to use the tools you have purchased. This is an ADVANCED kit with a set of beginners instructions included.

## Features

- Do & Learn - Soldering Required
- 56 page Training Course is divided into 9 lessons
- Audio Amp, AM Detector, AM IF, AM Amp, AM Mixer & Oscillator, FM Detector, 2 x FM IF, FM RF Stages
- Electronics training course appropriate for High School and University level curriculum
- “Superheterodyne” designed to receive standard AM and FM broadcast frequencies
- "Superheterodyne” receiver of AM and FM broadcast frequencies
- Unique PCB design lets you place parts over corrosponding symbols on the printed circuit board
- Detailed manual is included to provide easy instruction
- Theory of operation for each section explains what the stage was designed for, and how it works
- For more than 30 years Elenco has been developing reliable and affordable electronic test equipment, tools, and educational kits

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B008515U1U |
| Additional Features | Built-In AM Antenna |
| Best Sellers Rank | #275 in Single Board Computers (Computers & Accessories) |
| Brand | Elenco |
| Built-In Media | Owner's Manual |
| Color | Blue |
| Compatible Devices | AM/FM Radio Receivers |
| Connectivity Technology | NFC |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 434 Reviews |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Frequency | 108 MHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00756619008769 |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 18"L x 12"W x 12"H |
| Item Weight | 12 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Elenco Electronics LLC |
| Model Number | AMFM108CK |
| Number of Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 18"L x 12"W x 12"H |
| Radio Bands Supported | 2-Band |
| Special Feature | Built-In AM Antenna |
| Style Name | Raw |
| Tuner Technology | Superheterodyne, AM , FM |
| Tuner Type | Superheterodyne, AM, FM |
| UPC | 756619008769 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 9 Volts |
| Warranty Description | Warranted for manufacturing defects |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Elenco
- **Color:** Blue
- **Connectivity Technology:** NFC
- **Included Components:** Owner's Manual
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 18"L x 12"W x 12"H
- **Radio Bands Supported:** 2-Band
- **Special Feature:** Built-In AM Antenna
- **Style:** Raw
- **Tuner Technology:** Superheterodyne, AM, FM

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## Questions & Answers

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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Fun And A Great Teaching Tool
*by O***E on January 18, 2021*

With this review I hope give you some idea about what this kit does and doesn't do and how it can be a great learning tool for both young and old alike. This kit is very complete, everything needed for building a complete AM and FM radio is included in the box. All the parts are neatly laid out and placed on cards for easy identification. The construction manual is very easy to follow and it also includes tests needed to be done during the construction process as well as final tuning when complete. The radio's circuit board is laid out is with the AM section on the bottom and the FM on the top of the board. If you follow the manual you will be building the AM section first with the FM section second. This makes the construction easier as both the AM and FM sections of the radio are broken down into small sections, then a test to make sure everything is working before moving to the next section. The manual goes into how and why the circuits and other electronic parts do what they do and how they do it. This kit can be built with just a multi-meter or you can also use an oscilloscope for more complete testing and understanding of the parts and circuits, but the oscilloscope is not necessary for the build. This is kit is both a relaxing build and a great teaching tool. If you have teenagers in the house, this kit will teach how to make good solder connections of the parts onto the board. The board has more room between parts and solder pads, so the process is much easier to get the parts mounted to the board successfully. The board also has all the symbols printed on the board that you would normally see on a schematic drawing layout. This is a good way to see both symbols together and it helps in the learning process. The board also includes dedicated test points for doing the testing needed during the building process. This is one of the best kits to get your feet wet in electronics or as a very good teaching tool for young adults and adults alike. Once done you have a working AM/FM radio. Since this is a battery operated radio, its great to have around when the power goes out. I would recommend using a good 60/40 Tin Lead solder, with a diameter of 1mm, this solder is much easier to work with and make a good connection, you don't need all that heat on the board and electronic parts when learning. The provided solder is lead free and makes it more of a challenge to get a good solder joint when learning the soldering process. Fun project!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic teaching tool!
*by S***T on April 9, 2017*

I have built hundreds of kits, perhaps a thousand. It has been fifty years since I built my first. This is the best AM/FM radio receiver I have built to date, but for some perhaps the worst possible choice. It depends on what you hope to accomplish by building the kit. If you hope to build an awesome radio there are much better kits. If selectivity, sensitivity and audio quality are important, here again you could do better. If you want soldering practice, this is far to simplistic to be any challenge. It is large, ugly, and it's design does not lend to a nice finished product. So why do I LOVE it so much? If you want to learn radio electronics, really learn what is happening inside a radio and why (to the greatest detail). If you want to learn how to optimize (tune, calibrate) a radio receiver. If you want to learn to use your test equipment, your frequency generator, your oscilloscope, then this is an outstanding kit! I have learned a great deal from this kit even after fifty years. In fact, the most I've learned from a kit in many, many years! However, if you don't own a scope or have any test equipment or the desire to learn those techniques then 90% of the printed directions are for somebody else. Find another kit! This kit is wasted on those looking for a soldering kit, many better choices in that respect (although if you want to build a truly nice radio you'd spend a great deal more as well). You will need an oscilloscope and a signal generator that will modulate your test signal at various frequencies (so the old 1000hz test signal isn't enough to perform all tests as suggested). As many reviewers have pointed out, you can build the radio without these items, but you would be paying for documentation that you won't use (the parts aren't worth ten dollars). Remember, 90% of the documentation is aimed at using these two pieces of test equipment. I would also suggest that if you aren't familiar with this test equipment then you will need additional documentation as these instructions clearly assume you know how to use the tools you have purchased. This is an ADVANCED kit with a set of beginners instructions included.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting kit but with some disappointments
*by R***R on March 19, 2020*

It's an interesting kit and rather fun. Certainly not for a beginner, but not overly difficult. Instructions were certainly good, even excellent. I had the "education" version which covered not only construction but also extensive testing and alignment information and a bit of radio theory. Unfortunately it was missing several transistors. Fortunately they are a very common type and I had some on the shelf. The lead-free solder the kit came with was useless and after a few frustrating attempts to work with it, it went in the trash and I used normal 0.032" rosin core lead/tin solder. Resistors and capacitors are attached to convenient cards and clearly labeled making finding the right parts easy. Unfortunately that isn't true of the transistors, which are simply dumped into small bags with other misc. parts. The coils are about as cheap as they they come. Use caution when turning the slugs to adjust them, they're easy to mess up Full testing and alignment really require an oscilloscope and audio/RF generator to get the most out of the kit. If you lack one or both of those, you can get away with just a VOM for preliminary testing and troubleshooting. Maybe? Alignment for proper receiving is going to be interesting if you're trying to play it by ear without the right test gear I'd think, but could probably be done.

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