Radio

The original was built into an old style matchbox and was probably the smallest commercial radio until Sinclair introduced a transistor version in the 1960's. The kit contains all the parts to build a radio in a matchbox - and includes aerial and earth wires. The components are connected together in a terminal block for which a special screwdriver is provided.

Several low-cost one valve radios were manufactured in the 1920's - but needed a high voltage power supply - e.g. an expensive battery. The kit needs only four 1.5V AA batteries (order code BT0012) and either one or two 9V PP3 batteries (order code BT0015). Although the kit uses a later valve, it is laid out and looks like one of the originals.
The components, including an authentic ceramic valve base, are pre-soldered onto the main board. Aerial and earth wires are included.

Postcard radios were made to imitate real postcards - but were slightly thicker. The kit comprises a ready to use 2mm thick radio board manufactured using printed circuit technology. Like the many radios of the period, it is tuned by moving a metal plate over its flat coil. Aerial and earth wires are included.

Build your own Short Wave radio with this solderless kit. The baseboard, components and an earphone are included with an illustrated instruction manual. The only extra to add is one 9V PP3 battery. Receives from 6- 8MHz (SW1) & 12-18MHz (SW2). Suitable for ages 8 and up.

Build your own AM/FM radio with this solderless kit. The baseboard, components and an earphone are included with an illustrated instruction manual. The only extra to add is one 9V PP3 battery. Receives from 520- 1650 KHz (AM) & 88-108MHz (FM). Suitable for ages 8 and up. Educational and fun.