Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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. :)

Question 2

Can FM stations be selected or does it continually scan?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

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.

ASIN	B004YHZE0G
Audio Output Mode	Mono
Best Sellers Rank	#184,772 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #4,769 in Science Toys & Kits
Box Contents	Owner's Manual
Brand Name	Elenco
Colour	Multicolor
Compatible Devices	Partial list: Smartphone, Laptop, MP3 Player
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,445)
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	33L x 22.9W x 1.9H Centimeters
Item Weight Unit of Measure	1.6 Ounces
Manufacturer	Elenco
Manufacturer Part Number	FM-88K
Model Number	FM-88K
Network Connectivity Technology	Auxiliary
Number of Items	1
Power Source	Battery Powered
Product Features	Electronic Auto-Scan
Radio Bands Supported	1 tire
Style Name	Classic
Tuner Type	FM
UPC	885250561859 885348153102 756619008011
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant

Elenco FM Radio Kit

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