ICSTATION DIY Radio Kit - FM Assemble Kit with Time Display, Rechargeable, 87-108MHZ, No Soldering Required, Assembly Project for Adults & Students

It's a very easy, fun, put together kit that requires no soldering. I remember places like Radio Shack for example used to sell solderless kits, but this one, was something worth buying a building, because it has the SW bands to listen to my international radio broadcasts just like the old radio kits that only had AM and SW on it. This kit can be used and also modified with extra other modules like maybe adding a power amplifer for more loudness, maybe adding a Bluetooth receiver module and maybe adding a simple BFO circuit for adding single side band reception to your SW receiver to listen to the hams talking back and forth. The AM reception is very good, BUT, it only tunes 9 kHz increments which is good if you're travelling to other countries that have 9 kHz radio stations, but still you have to try to get used to tuning your local stations like for to tune 790 kHz, it will have to be set to 792 kHz. I hope the next generation design will remedy this 9 kHz issue and find a way to add 9/10 kHz reception including LW which can be the basic 153 kHz to 279 kHz like other basic radios have so when you do travel the world you will be able to listen to your domestic LW broadcasts before they sign off the air in the future. Also the reception for FM is really good, but it kinda overloads which means a attenuator for the antenna circuit could be added. It's a great experimenters playground radio receiver, you can have loads a fun or use it as is. It's great for to build and give to something like a special friend and family member on your gift list to get them started in short wave, AM and FM reception for years to come. A long wire and a loop antenna is recommended for best reception for this portable radio.

The first kit came with a cracked storage case so I requested a replacement someone had assembled but a wire from the battery was apparently broken during assembly. I ended up keeping the first kit and love it despite the fact that the instructions were not that clear and I had to be very careful not to have the same wire break. The radio works surprisingly well. Very good reception and very decent sound for a little radio. I would recommend for older teens or adults. Fun to build.

I like to buy little kits like this as something to keep my hand occupied. Most people get these for kids etc, but if you are an adult and just looking for a simple project to waste some time on while you watch something this is perfect Also this is def something a kid could put together pretty easily. I had zero issues (fitment etc) putting it together, it worked very well for me as far as the FM band etc goes. Also the alarm clock and such does work, just as many alarm clock radios from this time period (era may be a better phrasing) is a bit annoying to set haha. Less annoying to set an alarm then programming a VCR to record but still that nostalgia amount of annoying haha.

I bought this to help my kid learn to follow instructions and stay on task. Projects like this help concentration and problem solving skills that extend to all parts of her life. One of my best purchases ever.

Este es un producto que es solo para armar nada de electrónica y a propósito aunque parezca sencillo de hacerlo es difícil porque no hay unas instrucciones en fotos que te pueda ayudar,solo unos pasos que son confusos para entenderlo bien,casi que desisto porque tienes que adivinar donde va cada tornillo.Lo positivo es que la placa funciona perfectamente y recibe FM,MW y Onda corta perfectamente con calidad pero para pasar ese trabajo mejor te compras un radio ya hecho.Es un pequeño rompecabezas,nada de soldar ni de electrónica.

Given as a gift. Person says it works well.

We were going to a beach vacation and my youngest granddaughter loves assembling and working with puzzles and mechanical and electronic items. So I thought if we had rain she might enjoy making this. She loved doing it and then using it. She assembled without any need for adult supervision and she has it on display in her room. Very inexpensive project that opens up discussion between ages and crstal radios and transistor radios and is very educational.

I bought to evaluate as a Christmas present for my three grandsons. NOT A KIT (as written/shown). The radio IS totally assembled (with extra parts in the clear plastic ship box labeled " F? R? dlo Kit icstation Assembly Project " X003055WBJ NEW GY20923-2). Uncharged battery. The radio speaker/antenna mounting design is bad, loose inside and rattles. No instructions with radio - must get PDF from Amazon Sales page. Amazon 'Reviews' show different radio pictures. a FUBAR seller. Would NOT turn-on, showed charging but did NOT take a charge - defective - returned for replacement. This replacement is a Kit, concerns; PCA/electronics not shipped in ESD bags, speaker and battery are loose in ship box. I've not yet assembled Kit - unknown if it will work.

Un producto de mucha calidad, ocupa su tiempo y orden, funciona al mil lo recomiendo para personas en retiro laboral para que pasen su tiempo, primero armando y después con un equipo muy portable para todo lugar

With no instructions included this radio needs a lot of working out. I should add once built it is a GOOD little radio .when it was finished it was very satisfying !

my son was putting this together last night with his PA, luckily the carer noticed the smell of battery acid before my son had held the battery. where it has been packed in the little box the speaker has dug into the battery which has then leaked. we need a replacement battery please. EDIT 16.7.24 as had to contact amazon to sort out issue with the battery. as unfortunately no response from seller regarding a replacement. theyve also changed the information so its now a different make and actual item looks different. despite this, the person i spoke to with amazon was very helpful and understanding.