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Your cart is empty.Haynes is one of the most highly recognised publishing and specialist automotive brands in the world. As the world’s leading publisher of car and motorcycle manuals, it has become an instantly recognisable classic British brand with worldwide distribution. Haynes have now put their name to a range of electronic model building kits, which make the perfect gifts for any self-assembly fans, electronics geeks and lovers of all things retro! Each kit comprises all the components needed to create your own version of classic electronic devices and comes with a clear and concise instruction guide in the style of a Haynes manual. The Haynes electronic model building kits are perfect starter projects for aspiring creators and can serve as a wonderful learning tool for those who love electronics and how they work. Ever wanted to get inside your radio and understand how it works? Then the Haynes Build Your Own Retro Radio is the kit for you! Once built, you will have your own handmade radio to play all your favourite FM stations on. The loudspeaker allows you to hear your sound without external speakers and the finished product comes with a tuning dial and a volume dial to adjust the settings as you please. All housed in a cardboard picture box that will transport you back to the 1970’s. Easy to assemble, with all components and relevant wiring included you do not require a solder to create your own retro radio. Runs on a single 9-volt battery (not included). Please note, colours and contents may vary from those shown.
Julie McKay
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023
This was a birthday present for my brother. Or it was going to be. He passed away before I could give it to him. I’m still giving it an “A” because he would have loved it. Thank you.
Georg Isensee
Reviewed in Germany on July 23, 2021
Ich habe das radio zusammengebaut, etwas an den Bauteilen gewackelt und dann ging es.Georg Isensee
Alexey
Reviewed in Spain on May 13, 2021
Vienen todas las piezas necesarias. Funciona correctamente. Las instrucciones son muy dificiles de entender. Los componentes no estan bien etiquetados, las resistencias he tenido que identificarlas por las franjas de colores y buscar la polaridad de los condensadores y transistores en google. No lo recomiendo para alguien sin nociones de electronica basica.
Buyer 69
Reviewed in Canada on February 2, 2021
Was moderately challenging to build, long as you followed the directions carefully. I think someone under 14 would struggle unless a parent helped them. Radio works good though and pretty fun to make your own radio!
All the toys
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2021
Bought for my 82 year old father for Christmas. As a former amateur radio enthusiast and electronic engineer with Marconi, I felt he’d like to have a go at this to make sure his skills are still up to scratch. :)
Joana
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2020
This kit is a great introduction to electronics, however, it can be a little challenging for people who never built electronic before because there are several different parts that can be damaged if assembled incorrectly. And if they do get damaged, you have no way of knowing unless you have spares or a multimeter to check.I enjoyed this build a lot and the radio is surprisingly nice quality.It's also easily modable and fun. I would definitely recommend this if you're interested in electronics.
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