ProTechTrader Make: Radio Electronics Component Kit - Learn to Build
Quick Summary
The ProTechTrader Make: Radio Electronics Component Kit contains the high-Q ferrite rod antenna, variable tuning capacitors, 1N34A germanium diodes, audio transformers, and RF transistors needed to build working AM/FM radio receivers and RF circuits following Charles Platt's Make: Radio handbook.
Technical Specifications
ProTechTrader Make: Radio Electronics Component Kit - Complete Learning System for Radio Building
Bundle Now Availble! Select the Make: Radio Kit and Book Bundle to purchase the Make: Radio book with your electronics kit!Β
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Shop the Raspberry Pi KitTransform your electronics journey with the ProTechTrader Make: Radio Component Kit, the officially endorsed electronics learning system designed specifically for Make: Radio by Fredrik Jansson. Released in July 2024 and updated for 2025, this comprehensive kit eliminates the frustration of component hunting and gets you building real radios from day one.
Why Choose the Make: Radio Component Kit?
Learning electronics should be exciting, not exhausting. While other learners waste hours tracking down obscure components from multiple suppliers, you'll be completing experiments and building functional radios. This kit was developed under Fredrik Jansson's direct supervision and features contributions from electronics legend Charles Platt, who wrote the foreword and illustrations for the companion book.
The Make: Radio Component Kit represents an exciting new chapter in hands-on electronics education. You'll progress from building your own AM radio that sends and receives sound to creating commercial-grade transmitter and receiver systemsβthe same technology used in wireless doorbells. The wireless modules included can achieve ranges of over a dozen yards, amazing readers and makers worldwide.
What's Inside: 120+ Premium Components
Every component needed to complete all 12 experiments in Make: Radio is included, clearly labeled for your convenience. No substitutions, no compromisesβjust the exact parts specified for optimal learning results.
Microcontrollers & Development Boards
- Two Raspberry Pi Picos: Dual-core, pocket-sized powerhouse computers perfect for radio projects, robotics, home automation, and video game emulators
- Si4703 FM Radio Module: Professional-grade radio receiver chip
- 1602 LCD Screen: Clear display for radio feedback and data
- Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Modules: Commercial-quality RF communication components
- Two Solderless Breadboards: Build and rebuild circuits without permanent connections
Essential Electronic Components
- Ceramic capacitors in multiple values
- Electrolytic capacitors for power filtering
- Precision resistors for circuit control
- Inductors for RF applications
- LEDs for visual feedback
- Switches and potentiometers for user control
Specialized Radio Components
- Ferrite rod: Essential for building directional antennas
- Tuning capacitors: Variable capacitors for frequency selection
- European-style connection blocks: Secure, reusable wire connections
- Pre-built radio for testing: Reference device to verify your builds
Perfect for STEM Education & Self-Learning
Recommended directly in the Make: Radio text, this kit has become the popular choice for students, teachers, and hobbyists in STEM programs nationwide. The compact packaging makes it ideal for classroom use, travel to makerspaces, or learning at home. Each component is clearly labeled, turning what could be a confusing pile of parts into an organized, accessible learning tool.
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Build Real-World Radio Technology
This isn't theoryβit's practical, hands-on radio engineering. You'll construct:
- AM radios that transmit and receive audio signals
- FM receivers using modern integrated circuits
- Wireless communication systems with dozen-yard ranges
- Microcontroller-enhanced radios that bridge analog and digital worlds
The experiments progress logically from fundamental concepts to advanced applications, making sophisticated radio technology accessible to complete beginners while remaining engaging for experienced makers.
Family Business Support You Can Trust
As a small family business, ProTechTrader provides something big corporations can't: personal attention. Every kit has been hand-tested by completing every single experiment in the book. When you have questions or need component replacement, email CS@ProTechTrader.com for free consultation. The inbox is monitored every business day, ensuring you get the support you need to succeed.
For additional resources and demonstrations, visit the ProTechTrader TikTok channel featuring product videos and maker tips.
Start Building Today
Stop searching for components and start learning radio electronics. The ProTechTrader Make: Radio Component Kit includes everything on the shopping listβ120+ clearly labeled pieces, two Raspberry Pi Picos, specialized radio components, and the peace of mind that comes with family business support.Β
Order your Make: Radio Component Kit now and discover what thousands of makers already know: building real radios is the most exciting way to learn electronics.
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Explore the Raspberry Pi KitFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Does this kit require soldering to receive radio signals?
A: No. The radio circuits are assembled on a solderless breadboard included with the kit.
Q: Can I receive real AM broadcast stations?
A: Yes. When assembled with the ferrite rod antenna and variable capacitor, the crystal radio receives local AM broadcast stations.
Q: Are Germanium diodes included for signal detection?
A: Yes. Authentic 1N34A Germanium detection diodes are included for low-voltage AM signal demodulation.
π¬ 1080p Workbench Demonstration & Circuit Schematics
Watch step-by-step breadboard wiring, oscilloscope waveforms, and circuit verification for experiments in this series.
Includes high-resolution IEEE schematic diagrams, breadboard layouts, and multimeter checkpoint tables.
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Component list from our current packing sheet. Kit parts are generic or other-brand components; where we also sell the same part on its own it is linked, and a separately branded compatible part is noted as such.
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- Board / Breadboard
- 2ΓSYB-120 830-point Dual-bus Breadboard
- Power
- 1Γ9V Alkaline Battery
- Integrated Circuit
- 1Γ4030 B IC
- 1Γ7555 Timer
- 1ΓAudio Amplifier LM386
- Transistor / Sensor
- 8Γ2N3904 Transistorspare in stock
- LED / Display
- 1Γ1602 LCD Display Modulespare in stock
- 5Γ5mm Red LEDcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 5mm Red LED 1.8V. 20Ma. 120mcd. Pkg of 2
- Diode
- 5ΓBAT48 Diode
- Capacitor
- 10Γ0.01ΞΌF (103) Ceramic Capacitor
- 5Γ0.047ΞΌF (473) Ceramic Capacitorcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 0.047uF Ceramic-Disk Capacitor 50WVDC maximum High K Dielectric 2PC
- 5Γ0.1ΞΌF (104) Ceramic Capacitorcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 0.1uF Ceramic-Disk Capacitor 50WVDC maximum High Kdielectric. Pkg of 2
- 5Γ101 Ceramic Capacitorcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 100pF Ceramic Disk Capacitor. Pkg of 2
- 5Γ102 Ceramic Capacitorcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 0.001uf Ceramic-Disk Capacitor 500 WVDC maximum 2PC
- 5Γ1ΞΌF (105) Ceramic Capacitor
- 5Γ221 Ceramic Capacitor
- 5Γ222 Ceramic Capacitor
- 5Γ330 Ceramic Capacitor
- 5Γ471 Ceramic Capacitor
- 5Γ472 Ceramic Capacitorcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 0.0047uF Ceramic-Disk Capacitor 500WVDC maximum. Pkg of 2
- 5Γ680 Ceramic Capacitor
- 5ΓElectrolytic Capacitor 100ΞΌFcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 100uF Electrolytic Capacitor Axial Leads 35WVDC maximum
- 5ΓElectrolytic Capacitor 10ΞΌFcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 10uF Electrolytic Capacitor
- 5ΓElectrolytic Capacitor 470ΞΌFcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 470uF Electrolytic Capacitor Alexial Leads 35WVDC maximum
- 2ΓTuning Capacitor
- 2ΓTuning Capacitor Wheel
- Resistor
- 10Γ100Ξ© 1/4W Resistorcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 100-Ohm 1/8 Watt Carbon-Film Resistors 5pcs
- 10Γ10KΞ© 1/4W Resistor
- 10Γ1KΞ© 1/4W Resistor
- 10Γ2.2KΞ© 1/4W Resistor
- 5Γ22Ξ© 1/4W Resistorcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 22-Ohm 1/2 Watt Carbon-Film Resistors 5pcs
- 10Γ330Ξ© 1/4W Resistorcompatible retail part: Radio Shack 330-Ohm 1/2 Watt Carbon-Film Resistors 5pcs
- 10Γ4.7KΞ© 1/4W Resistor
- 10Γ47KΞ© 1/4W Resistor
- 10Γ6.8KΞ© 1/4W Resistor
- Potentiometer
- 1Γ10K ohm 103 Trimmer Potentiometercompatible retail part: Radio Shack 10k-Ohm 15-Turn Cermet Potentiometer PBC-Mount 0.75 Wattts includes adjustment screw
- 1ΓRM065 500K ohm 504 Trim Pot Trimmer Potentiometercompatible retail part: Radio Shack 500k-ohm Potentiometer B Taper with Push Switch Rated 10Amps @ 30VAC
- Switch
- 3Γ3rd Mini Slide Switch
- 10ΓRound Pushbutton Switch
- Audio
- 1Γ1/8" Audio Cable
- 1Γ2in Speakerspare in stock
- 1ΓAudio Breadboard Adapter
- 1ΓPiezo Earphone Bare
- Inductor / Ferrite
- 2Γ1000uh Inductor
- 2Γ10uh Inductor
- 2Γ22uh Inductor
- 1ΓFerrite Rod
- Wire / Connector
- 1Γ50ft Wire 28AWG
- 4ΓMF Jumper Wires
- Wire / kit-ready bag
- 1Γ22AWG 25ft Blue Wire β single-color bag
- 1Γ22AWG 25ft Green Wire β single-color bag
- 1Γ22AWG 25ft Red Wire β single-color bag
- 1Γ22AWG 25ft Yellow Wire β single-color bag
- Other
- 1Γ433mhz Module Set
- 4ΓAA Batteries
- 1ΓCoupon Cards
- 1ΓEuro-Style Connection Block
- 1ΓIndin 3rd Mini Radios
- 1ΓLocation Diagrams Half
- 1ΓRadio Stickers
- 2ΓRasperry Pi + USBspare in stock
- 1ΓSi4703 FM Boardspare in stock















