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The Radio Ace is a vintage radio kit for kids of all ages!
Build a nostalgic radio with a real vacuum tube and explore the airwaves as they did in in the 1930's! Historic technology comes to life again with 30 engaging experiments. Assembling this radio is a fun project for radiomen (and radiowomen!), 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. Users need only plug in the various components, attach the antenna and a ground wire, and make tuning adjustments to get the radio working. The wooden base is beautifully finished with a polished cherry stain and golden labels for an authentic look. The vacuum tube glows with a soft orange glow when you are using it!
Instructions, experiments and additional configurations for the radio are described in the 32-page full-color experiment manual. A double triode allows experiments with different circuits. Just switch the coils to tap into different wave bands: one coil for AM frequencies and one for shortwave.
Transport yourself back to the early days of radio, and become a real radio ace!
Recommended Age Range:
6 - 16 years of age
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