--- product_id: 679296529 title: "Elenco FM Radio Kit" brand: "elenco" price: "AED 110" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Elenco" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/679296529-elenco-fm-radio-kit store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # 88-108 MHz FM tuner Hands-on soldering skill builder Electronic auto-scan tuning Elenco FM Radio Kit **Brand:** elenco **Price:** AED 110 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“‘ Build, solder, and tune your way to tech savvy β€” don’t miss the STEM revolution! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Elenco FM Radio Kit by elenco - **How much does it cost?** AED 110 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/679296529-elenco-fm-radio-kit) ## Best For - elenco enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted elenco brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Tune Into STEM Mastery:** Build a fully functional FM radio and master the 88-108 MHz frequency band with precision auto-scan technology. - β€’ **Craft Your Future Skills:** Develop professional-grade soldering techniques through a hands-on, step-by-step electronics assembly experience. - β€’ **Decode Circuitry Like a Pro:** Gain intimate knowledge of printed circuit boards and diverse electronic components, elevating your tech fluency. - β€’ **Trusted Legacy of Innovation:** Backed by 30 years of Elenco’s engineering excellence, ensuring reliability and educational value in every kit. - β€’ **Designed for Ambitious Learners:** Perfect for ages 12+, this kit challenges and rewards intermediate solderers ready to level up their STEM game. ## Overview The Elenco FM Radio STEM Electronics Soldering Kit empowers users aged 12+ to assemble a monophonic FM receiver operating between 88-108 MHz with electronic auto-scan. This hands-on project enhances soldering skills, familiarizes users with printed circuit boards and electronic components, and is backed by Elenco’s 30-year legacy of reliable, educational electronics kits. ## 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. Review: Turn it up! - Bought this for my daughter and I to put together. She was a little shy about soldering but she helped during the whole process. I think it was a great learning experience. I was able to explain the circuit and describe what each component does in the circuit. The instructions are super clear and make it easy to checkoff the parts used in a smooth transition. Radio worked as expected. Instructions even advised to check midway through the process to insure that your progress was fruitful. Parts were laid out perfectly on the card and labeled well! This kit is great for a first timer or an experienced hobbyist. I might fashion a case unless I find one from elenco. It works fine like it is but a case (especially clear) would be a nice touch. Review: Well documented and has photos to help follow along. Not for the newb solderer but is great kit and I enjoyed it very much! - Great little radio project but not for a total newb beginner. There a few very small or fine solders and takes a steady hand and excellent soldering skills to complete properly. I bridged the IC socket and pretty much ruined the board trying to fix it. Though at the time my solder skills where pretty much non existent. I've improved markedly and will buy another kit or attempt to fix this one at some point in the future. I enjoyed the experience and learned a lot even though I failed to get it working properly (so far). As my skills improve, I have no doubt I will be able to repair my mistake and get it working properly. This kit is very well documented but expects some basic knowledge of circuit diagram reading and intermediate solder skills but walks you through each step very clearly. I would not attempt this as a "first project" or crash course in soldering lol. Start with something which IS considered "beginner" if you are just learning to solder. Then do this project after that. You'll enjoy it far more and have a working radio in the end! Nice Kit and well documented! Enjoyed working on it! ## Features - 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004YHZE0G | | Best Sellers Rank | #63,217 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #574 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand | Elenco | | Built-In Media | Owner's Manual | | Color | RED | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone, MP3 Player, Headphone, Earphone | | Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,508 Reviews | | Display Type | VFD | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Frequency | 108 MHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00756619008011 | | Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 13"L x 9"W x 0.75"H | | Item Highlight | Build a working FM radio while learning electronics and soldering skills through a hands-on STEM project | | Item Weight | 1.6 ounces | | Manufacturer | Elenco Electronics LLC | | Mfr Part Number | FM-88K | | Model Number | FM-88K | | Number of Items | 1 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Dimensions | 13"L x 9"W x 0.75"H | | Radio Bands Supported | FM | | Style | Standard | | Style Name | Standard | | Tuner Technology | FM | | Tuner Type | FM | | UPC | 885250561859 885348153102 756619008011 | | Warranty Description | Guaranteed against manufacturer defects | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Elenco - **Color:** RED - **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary - **Included Components:** Owner's Manual - **Item Weight:** 1.6 ounces - **Power Source:** Corded Electric - **Product Dimensions:** 13"L x 9"W x 0.75"H - **Radio Bands Supported:** FM - **Style:** Standard - **Tuner Technology:** FM ## Images ![Elenco FM Radio Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wqD05NuvL.jpg) ![Elenco FM Radio Kit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819CbnWd5QL.jpg) ![Elenco FM Radio Kit - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913cyMNJT2L.jpg) ![Elenco FM Radio Kit - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81luXnQiEcL.jpg) ![Elenco FM Radio Kit - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71r2ri-wVpL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does the kit come with some type of soldering iron, or is that something you're expected to already own?** A: If you're looking to do this as a frequent hobby go ahead and get a soldering station. It's more money up front but it's worth every single penny. I bought a few kits and tried them with standard 'plug into wall' irons and got so frustrated. I ended up spending probably 100+ dollars on various irons and started to think I wasn't cut out for it. I watched some tutorial videos and they all preached about getting a station. So I got a Weller WES51 (About a hundred bucks) and right out of the box I was soldering like crazy. I used a dummy board to get the hang of it and I was ready to assemble an FM transmitter I'd gotten. It gets hot fast and you can dial in the temperature. You can clean the iron with the included sponge. Huge difference and now I'm just looking for a reason to solder something. :) **Q: Can FM stations be selected or does it continually scan?** A: Stations are tuned in and continue to be tuned in one at a time. Scan to the next station and hold until you press the button to scan to the next station. **Q: What are the dimensions of the circuit board? I would like to put it in a box** A: The board is 3-7/16" high by 5-9/32" wide by 1-1/2" thick. The antenna mount sticks off the top left edge of the board. **Q: Do you recommend this kit or another for learning basic soldering skills? I'd rather have a radio than a useless siren at the end. Thanks.** A: Yes, this would be a good starter kit to learn basic soldering skills. That was my main deciding factor when purchasing it so that I could teach my son how to solder. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Turn it up! *by Y***E on May 20, 2026* Bought this for my daughter and I to put together. She was a little shy about soldering but she helped during the whole process. I think it was a great learning experience. I was able to explain the circuit and describe what each component does in the circuit. The instructions are super clear and make it easy to checkoff the parts used in a smooth transition. Radio worked as expected. Instructions even advised to check midway through the process to insure that your progress was fruitful. Parts were laid out perfectly on the card and labeled well! This kit is great for a first timer or an experienced hobbyist. I might fashion a case unless I find one from elenco. It works fine like it is but a case (especially clear) would be a nice touch. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well documented and has photos to help follow along. Not for the newb solderer but is great kit and I enjoyed it very much! *by I***N on October 14, 2015* Great little radio project but not for a total newb beginner. There a few very small or fine solders and takes a steady hand and excellent soldering skills to complete properly. I bridged the IC socket and pretty much ruined the board trying to fix it. Though at the time my solder skills where pretty much non existent. I've improved markedly and will buy another kit or attempt to fix this one at some point in the future. I enjoyed the experience and learned a lot even though I failed to get it working properly (so far). As my skills improve, I have no doubt I will be able to repair my mistake and get it working properly. This kit is very well documented but expects some basic knowledge of circuit diagram reading and intermediate solder skills but walks you through each step very clearly. I would not attempt this as a "first project" or crash course in soldering lol. Start with something which IS considered "beginner" if you are just learning to solder. Then do this project after that. You'll enjoy it far more and have a working radio in the end! Nice Kit and well documented! Enjoyed working on it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent kit for introduction to soldering, Just "okay" for teaching radio design *by A***S on April 14, 2024* I'm 28 with a fair amount of radio and electronics experience, though I hadn't soldered much in a while. I tried this kit for fun and to reacquaint myself with soldering before working on a more delicate project I have in mind. I found this kit to be very well-designed and easy to assemble. For the price, it is excellent. I had to detract one star because my kit included the incorrect screw for attaching the battery holder (not a big deal, but still annoying) and because I think there are other Elenco radio kits I'd recommend above this one. This kit would be great for a teenager's introduction to soldering (easy to follow assembly instructions, clearly labeled components and PCB, large soldering pads, a fun end-goal of producing your own radio), but probably just "okay" as an educational tool in teaching radio design to a young engineer. I understood the circuit descriptions and educational aspects found in the instruction manual, but I'm already familiar with those concepts. I think it'd be difficult to understand a lot of the provided circuit description and radio theory if I wasn't already familiar with the information. Another thing limiting this kit as an educational tool in radio fundamentals is the inclusion of an integrated circuit in the core of the receiver design. This makes everything more abstract from an educational perspective. I just checked around on Amazon, and there are several other Elenco radio kits available. Some of those are specifically "transistor" versions which involve no integrated circuits. That may mean twice as many components for you to solder, but it'd probably make for a better educational tool in teaching radio fundamentals. Two final tips: The kit features large soldering pads and lead-free solder. I support both of these choices for a beginner's kit (lots of space for your soldering iron, and no lead around children), but that combination can actually make soldering tricky because large pads sink more heat, and lead-free solder doesn't melt until higher temperatures. You'll probably want to use a chisel-tip on your soldering iron, and wet the tip with a bit of solder to help with heat transfer. If you have access to an oscilloscope, this is a fun little kit to probe around! The carrier frequency (~100 MHz) may be outside your scope's bandwidth, but most of the receiver circuitry operates at an intermediate frequency of 70 kHz, and the audio portion will be around ~1 kHz, both of which you can easily measure. So you can observe the ~1mV frequency-modulated 70 kHz IF signal on one channel, and on a second channel bring up the ~0.1V audio signal going to the speaker. Or probe anywhere along the chain rather easily. Fun stuff. ## Frequently Bought Together - Elenco FM Radio Kit - Elenco Practical Soldering Project Kit - MiOYOOW TJ-56-428 4-Digit Digital DIY Clock Kits with Acrylic Shell, DIY Alarm Clock Soldering Practice Kit for Students and DIYers, DIY Electronics Kit for Learning Electronics --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/679296529-elenco-fm-radio-kit](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/679296529-elenco-fm-radio-kit) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-09-27*