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Q: 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. :)

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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.

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 — the future of FM is in your hands!

LEARN BY DOING - Explore a variety of electronic components in a practical, engaging kit designed for curious minds 17 and up.
SOLDER LIKE A PRO - Develop precision soldering skills that set you apart in the tech-savvy professional world.
TUNE INTO THE FUTURE - Seamlessly scan FM stations across the full 88-108 MHz band with intuitive electronic auto-scan buttons.
MASTER THE MAKER MINDSET - Build your own monophonic FM receiver from scratch and gain invaluable hands-on experience with printed circuit boards.
TRUSTED LEGACY OF INNOVATION - Backed by 30 years of Elenco’s engineering excellence, ensuring reliability and educational value.

The Elenco FM Radio Kit is a hands-on educational project that lets you assemble a monophonic FM receiver covering 88-108 MHz. Featuring electronic auto-scan functionality with simple button controls, this kit sharpens your soldering and PCB skills while introducing you to core electronic components. Designed for ages 17+, it embodies Elenco’s 30-year legacy of reliable, affordable electronic learning tools made in the USA.

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Language:	English
Model Number	FM-88K
Number of Puzzle Pieces	1
Assembly Required	Yes
Batteries Required	No
Batteries Included	No
Remote Control Included?	No
Colour	Multicolor
Product Dimensions	33.02 x 22.86 x 1.91 cm; 45.36 g
Item model number	FM-88K
Manufacturer recommended age	17 years and up
Manufacturer	Elenco
Country of Origin	USA
Item Weight	45.3 g

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

Can FM stations be selected or does it continually scan?

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

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.

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