Does the kit come with some type of soldering iron, or is that something you're expected to already own?

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. :)

Can FM stations be selected or does it continually scan?

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.

What are the dimensions of the circuit board? I would like to put it in a box

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.

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.

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.

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📡 Build, tune, and own your soundscape—because mastering tech never sounded this good!

TUNE INTO THE CLASSICS - Seamlessly scan the full FM band (88-108 MHz) with precision auto-scan technology.
EFFORTLESS STATION SURFING - Two-button control lets you scan up or reset instantly—no dial fuss, just pure convenience.
TRUSTED LEGACY OF INNOVATION - From 30 years of Elenco’s engineering excellence, a reliable and educational kit for curious minds.
MASTER THE ART OF ELECTRONICS - Build your own working FM receiver and gain invaluable soldering and PCB assembly experience.
COMPACT PORTABLE READY TO PLAY - Lightweight design powered by batteries, perfect for on-the-go learning and listening.

The Elenco FM Radio Kit is a hands-on educational project that lets you build a monophonic FM receiver covering 88-108 MHz with electronic auto-scan functionality. Designed to sharpen your soldering and PCB skills, this battery-powered kit combines practical learning with instant audio gratification, backed by Elenco’s 30-year legacy of reliable, affordable electronic kits.

Specifications

ASIN	B004YHZE0G
Best Sellers Rank	#130,085 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #3,420 in Science Toys & Kits
Box Contents	Owner's Manual
Brand	Elenco
Brand Name	Elenco
Colour	Multicolor
Compatible Devices	Partial list: Smartphone, Laptop, MP3 Player
Connectivity Technology	Auxiliary
Customer Reviews	4.3 out of 5 stars 1,446 Reviews
Display Type	LCD
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 Unit of Measure	1.6 Ounces
Manufacturer	Elenco
Manufacturer Part Number	FM-88K
Model Number	FM-88K
Network Connectivity Technology	Auxiliary
Power Source	Battery Powered
Product Dimensions	33L x 22.9W x 1.9H Centimeters
Product Features	Electronic Auto-Scan
Radio Bands Supported	1 tire
Special Feature	Electronic Auto-Scan
Style Name	Classic
Tuner Technology	FM
Tuner Type	FM
UPC	885250561859 885348153102 756619008011
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant

Reviews

R**S

Super Fun FM Radio

23.03.2024

A**R

Great soldering project - and you get a working radio!

6.09.2020

A**R

Good hobby kit

25.04.2022

M**E

FACILE A MONTER ET BONNE RECEPTION

Tout est fait pour ne pas se tromper. Tout est bien prévu, sauf qu'il faut d'abord traduire les textes en Français pour éviter les petites erreurs de montage. Il faut un petit fer à souder à bout très fin. Il fournissent l'étain, mais j'ai utilisé le mien (il contient un peu de Pb) car il fond plus rapidement. Il faut bien aérer avec un ventilo. Le plus difficile, c'est de régler les spires pour une meilleure réception. Il fonctionne fort et clair si les soudures sont réussies : bien inspecter chaque soudure en cas de bruit bizarre et si besoin titiller chaque composant.

1.09.2021

F**P

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.

31.05.2019

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