Tag Archives: Radio Kits

Franzis Cardboard Tube Radio Kit

Posted on January 31, 2011 by admin

The Franzis Cardboard Tube Radio Kit is a simple, novelty shortwave radio kit. It is made of cardboard, operates on batteries and there are no true reviews for comparison, save one builder’s report below. We would not believe this to … Continue reading →

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Ten-Tec Model 1253 – 9-Band SW Receiver

Posted on January 27, 2011 by admin

The Ten-Tec Model 1253 9 band regenerative shortwave receiver kit. A classic “first radio kit”. Ten-Tec has combined the very same audio output circuit of Ten-Tec transceivers with a modern FET design for classic regenerative SWL receiving plus one-button electronic … Continue reading →

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Ten-Tec Model 1054 – Regenerative 4-Band SWL Receiver

Posted on January 27, 2011 by admin

The Ten-Tec Model 1054 is a simple 4 band regenerative shortwave receiver kit. Band coverage: 49 meter SWL band, 40 meter ham band, 31 meter SWL band, plus 12-15 MHz tuning for daytime shortwave listening, 20 meter ham band and … Continue reading →

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Ten-Tec Model 1254 – Superhet Receiver Kit

Posted on January 27, 2011 by admin

The Ten-Tec Model 1254 Superhet Receiver Kit combines the satisfaction of the kit building experience with the performance features expected in a modern HF receiver.  You will build a true dual-conversion superhet with a microprocessor-controlled frequency synthesizer. Digital LED readout. … Continue reading →

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Ramsey SR2C – Shortwave Receiver Kit

Posted on January 27, 2011 by admin

The Ramsey SR2C is a complete shortwave radio kit guaranteed to inspire awe in any listener. This very sensitive (about a microvolt!) receiver is a true superhet design with AGC and plenty of speaker volume. Features: Tunable over 2 MHz … Continue reading →

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Midnight Science XSS-MMSW

Posted on January 27, 2011 by admin

The My Marconi Shortwave Crystal Set Kit features a single-tuned front end followed by a two-transistor audio amplifier, and accepts a dual-earphone assembly or high-Z headphones. The set is reasonably selective for having only one tuned circuit. The set covers … Continue reading →

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