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Description How To
 
NEW Version 2! This high-quality kit allows you to put together a real, functional, vacuum-tube radio! And it looks so sharp, once you've built it you're going to want to show it off. Includes instructions in Japanese, but we've got English instructions right here under the "How To" tab. MAKE is proud to be the exclusive distributor in North America for these brilliant kits, part of Gakken's Sophisticated Science Kit for Adults series.

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Features
  • See the "How To" tab for PDF English instructions. Kit includes:
  • Pin straightener for the vacuum tubes
  • Testing microphone so you can make sure everything is hooked up correctly to produce sounds
  • Rubber feet on the fiber board to minimize "howling"
  • Variable condenser to allow for finer tuning
  • Re-creation of 60-year-old circuits
  • More powerful transformer for better volume and sound quality
  • Runs on five 9V batteries and one C battery (not included)
  • Tubes are 100% functional NOS tubes

Average Customer Review: Based on 3 Reviews. Write a review.

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  0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 
Thanks Make December 7, 2009
Reviewer: David Poole from FAIRBANKS, AK United States  
Can't speak to the product, bought this as a gift.
Although I noticed the price dropped $60 right after I purchased.

Thanks Make!

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Fun little kit. Plays well. November 16, 2009
Reviewer: Roberta X from Indianapolis, IN United States  
I recently built this kit and enjoyed the experience.  No soldering needed.  Translated instructions were very clear.  The completed radio works gratifyingly well on strong local stations.  Regeneration control is very smooth.  Parts are very high quality.
    Assembling and winding the Litz wire antenna coil can be tricky. Don't try to rush it.
    It was a delight to make the last connection, put in batteries, and get immediate results.

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  0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 
Good conversation piece November 16, 2009
Reviewer: Tony from Albuquerque, NM United States  
I received this kit for Christmas and assembled it the same day in an hour or so. The kit was complete, but the instructions were in Japanese, so make sure you download the English instructions from the website. The radio oscillates a lot, but I am able to get reception of two or three Spanish stations inside my house. The sound form the speaker is very faint, I do not know if this is the way it is supposed to be. I have not tried outside yet. The kit comes with a crystal earphone, but for some reason it does not work. In short, I am happy with it. but I think it is a little pricey for what it offers.

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