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product_id: 679296529
title: "Elenco FM Radio STEM Electronics Soldering Kit for Kids Ages 12+"
brand: "elenco"
price: "R953"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
category: "Elenco"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/679296529-elenco-fm-radio-stem-electronics-soldering-kit-for-kids-ages
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 88-108 MHz FM tuner Hands-on soldering skill builder Electronic auto-scan tuning Elenco FM Radio STEM Electronics Soldering Kit for Kids Ages 12+

**Brand:** elenco
**Price:** R953
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📡 Build, solder, and tune your way to tech savvy — don’t miss the STEM revolution!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Elenco FM Radio STEM Electronics Soldering Kit for Kids Ages 12+ by elenco
- **How much does it cost?** R953 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/679296529-elenco-fm-radio-stem-electronics-soldering-kit-for-kids-ages)

## Best For

- elenco enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted elenco brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Tune Into STEM Mastery:** Build a fully functional FM radio and master the 88-108 MHz frequency band with precision auto-scan technology.
- • **Craft Your Future Skills:** Develop professional-grade soldering techniques through a hands-on, step-by-step electronics assembly experience.
- • **Decode Circuitry Like a Pro:** Gain intimate knowledge of printed circuit boards and diverse electronic components, elevating your tech fluency.
- • **Trusted Legacy of Innovation:** Backed by 30 years of Elenco’s engineering excellence, ensuring reliability and educational value in every kit.
- • **Designed for Ambitious Learners:** Perfect for ages 12+, this kit challenges and rewards intermediate solderers ready to level up their STEM game.

## Overview

The Elenco FM Radio STEM Electronics Soldering Kit empowers users aged 12+ to assemble a monophonic FM receiver operating between 88-108 MHz with electronic auto-scan. This hands-on project enhances soldering skills, familiarizes users with printed circuit boards and electronic components, and is backed by Elenco’s 30-year legacy of reliable, educational electronics kits.

## Description

Product Description Build this kit to assemble a monophonic FM receiver (88-108mhz) with electronic auto-scan. Will help you understand the basics of working with printed circuit boards. Become familiar with a variety of electronic components. Develop good soldering skills. For 30 years Elenco has been using their strong engineering and design skills to develop reliable, affordable electronic test equipment, tools, and educational kits. From the Manufacturer This kit is a monophonic FM (frequency modulation) receiver designed to receive FM signals in the frequency range (88-108mhz) it uses electronic auto-scan to search for FM stations. This scan system is done with two button switches-one switch scans up, the other resets to the start of the tuning position.

## Features

- Build this kit to assemble a monophonic FM receiver (88-108mhz) with electronic auto-scan
- Will help you understand the basics of working with printed circuit boards
- Become familiar with a variety of electronic components
- Develop good soldering skills
- For 30 years Elenco has been using their strong engineering and design skills to develop reliable, affordable electronic test equipment, tools, and educational kits

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004YHZE0G |
| Audio Output Mode | Mono |
| Best Sellers Rank | #106,590 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #958 in Educational Science Kits |
| Brand | Elenco |
| Built-In Media | Owner's Manual |
| Color | RED |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, MP3 Player, Headphone, Earphone |
| Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,509) |
| Display Type | VFD |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Frequency | 108 MHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00756619008011 |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 13"L x 9"W x 0.75"H |
| Item Highlight | Build a working FM radio while learning electronics and soldering skills through a hands-on STEM project |
| Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Elenco Electronics LLC |
| Mfr Part Number | FM-88K |
| Model Number | FM-88K |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Radio Bands Supported | FM |
| Style Name | Standard |
| Tuner Type | FM |
| UPC | 885250561859 885348153102 756619008011 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Guaranteed against manufacturer defects |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Elenco
- **Color:** RED
- **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary
- **Included Components:** Owner's Manual
- **Item Weight:** 1.6 ounces
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Dimensions:** 13"L x 9"W x 0.75"H
- **Radio Bands Supported:** FM
- **Style:** Standard
- **Tuner Technology:** FM

## Images

![Elenco FM Radio STEM Electronics Soldering Kit for Kids Ages 12+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wqD05NuvL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

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

## Frequently Bought Together

- Elenco FM Radio Kit
- Elenco Practical Soldering Project Kit
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*Last updated: 2026-10-15*