Radio Ace Historic technology comes to life again with 30 engaging experiments. email to friend
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Build a nostalgic radio with a real vacuum tube and explore the airwaves as they did in the 1930s. Historic technology comes to life again with 30 engaging experiments. Assembling this radio is a fun project for radiomen, tinkers and gadget-buffs of all ages. Once your radio is up and running, hunting for radio transmissions becomes a fun challenge. While learning how the radio works, you will discover the fundamental parts of electrical circuits. The radio is pre-wired for easy assembly - just plug in the various components, attach an antenna and a ground wire, and make tuning adjustments to get the radio working. It's truly a beautiful piece of equipment.

What's included?

¢ Kit Includes: experiment manual, pre-wired wooden base, vacuum tube, medium wave coil, shortwave coil, antenna wire, ground wire, headphones, radio dial sheets, attachment screws, and washers ¢ Requires 8 AA batteries (not included).

How does it work?

The wooden base is beautifully finished with a polished cherry stain and golden labels for an authentic look. The vacuum tube illuminates with a soft orange glow when in use! A double triode allows for experiments with different circuits. Just switch the coils to tap into different wave bands: one coil for AM frequencies and one for shortwave.