--- product_id: 258282639 title: "Elenco FM Radio Kit" brand: "elenco" price: "853 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Elenco" url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/258282639-elenco-fm-radio-kit store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # 88-108 MHz FM band Electronic auto-scan tuner Hands-on soldering practice Elenco FM Radio Kit **Brand:** elenco **Price:** 853 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📡 Build, tune, and own your soundwave experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Elenco FM Radio Kit by elenco - **How much does it cost?** 853 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/258282639-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 - • **Lightweight & Portable:** Compact design at just 1.6 ounces—perfect for on-the-go learning and experimentation. - • **Master the FM Spectrum:** Tune into the full 88-108 MHz FM band with precision auto-scan technology. - • **Sharpen Soldering Skills:** Develop professional-grade soldering techniques with a beginner-friendly, well-illustrated kit. - • **Build Your Tech Confidence:** Assemble your own monophonic FM receiver and gain hands-on PCB and component experience. - • **Trusted Engineering Legacy:** Backed by 30 years of Elenco’s reliable, affordable educational electronics expertise. ## Overview The Elenco FM Radio Kit is a beginner-friendly DIY monophonic FM receiver kit covering the 88-108 MHz band with electronic auto-scan. It offers a practical introduction to printed circuit boards, electronic components, and soldering skills. Lightweight and backed by Elenco’s 30-year legacy in educational electronics, this kit is perfect for aspiring tech enthusiasts eager to build and understand their own radio. ## 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 Review: facile et bien complet - Le kit est facile à monter, même si l'étaim fourni il faut bien chauffer pour que ça accroche, avec de l'étaim de qualité en revanche aucun soucis, la notice en anglais est superbe illustrée et détaillée, y'a pas à se tromper, je conseille de souder les deux composants optionnels pour un bon son. Review: 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. ## 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 | | Additional Features | Lightweight | | Audio Output Mode | Mono | | Best Sellers Rank | #124,702 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #1,615 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand | Elenco | | Built-In Media | Owner's Manual | | Color | Red | | Colour | Red | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone, MP3 Player, Headphone, Earphone | | Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary | | Connectivity technology | Auxiliary | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,444 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 | 33L x 22.9W x 1.9H centimeters | | Item Weight | 1.6 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Elenco Electronics LLC | | Mfr Part Number | FM-88K | | Model Number | FM-88K | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product dimensions | 33L x 22.9W x 1.9H centimeters | | Radio Bands Supported | FM | | Special features | Lightweight | | Style Name | Standard | | Tuner Type | FM | | Tuner technology | FM | | UPC | 885250561859 885348153102 756619008011 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Elenco - **Colour:** Red - **Special features:** Lightweight - **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary - **Product dimensions:** 33L x 22.9W x 1.9H centimeters ## Images ![Elenco FM Radio Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wqD05NuvL.jpg) ## 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ facile et bien complet *by F***P on 31 May 2019* Le kit est facile à monter, même si l'étaim fourni il faut bien chauffer pour que ça accroche, avec de l'étaim de qualité en revanche aucun soucis, la notice en anglais est superbe illustrée et détaillée, y'a pas à se tromper, je conseille de souder les deux composants optionnels pour un bon son. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super Fun FM Radio *by R***S on 23 March 2024* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great soldering project - and you get a working radio! *by A***R on 6 September 2020* Some people might be disappointed without a frequency display for tuning, but it is a great soldering project, and you end up with a functional FM radio. Various people have designed cases that can be 3D printed, which is a nice finish to the project. ## 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? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/258282639-elenco-fm-radio-kit](https://www.desertcart.no/products/258282639-elenco-fm-radio-kit) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-10-15*