--- product_id: 538082490 title: "Gikfun FM Radio Kit Soldering Practice Kit DIY School Project FM 87-108MHz with 2 Power Supply Modes, Soldering Learning and Teaching for Beginners, Adults EK1989" brand: "gikfun" price: "VT9470" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Gikfun" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/538082490-gikfun-fm-radio-kit-soldering-practice-kit-diy-school-project store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Headphone jack for private listening FM 87-108MHz tuning Dual power modes USB & battery Gikfun FM Radio Kit Soldering Practice Kit DIY School Project FM 87-108MHz with 2 Power Supply Modes, Soldering Learning and Teaching for Beginners, Adults EK1989 **Brand:** gikfun **Price:** VT9470 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📡 Build it. Tune in. Stand out. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gikfun FM Radio Kit Soldering Practice Kit DIY School Project FM 87-108MHz with 2 Power Supply Modes, Soldering Learning and Teaching for Beginners, Adults EK1989 by gikfun - **How much does it cost?** VT9470 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/538082490-gikfun-fm-radio-kit-soldering-practice-kit-diy-school-project) ## Best For - gikfun enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gikfun brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Tune into your vibe:** Seamlessly access FM radio frequencies from 87 to 108 MHz with crystal-clear stability. - • **Smart power-saving mode:** Extend your playtime with an energy-efficient display that dims automatically, keeping you in the flow longer. - • **Power your passion anywhere:** Switch effortlessly between USB and battery power to keep your project alive on the go or at your desk. - • **Personalized sound experience:** Plug in headphones for immersive audio—perfect for focused listening without distractions. - • **Learn by doing, impress by building:** Master soldering skills with a high-quality, stylish purple PCB designed for beginners and pros alike. ## Overview The Gikfun FM Radio Kit EK1989 is a premium DIY soldering project designed for beginners and adults to build a portable FM radio (87-108MHz) with dual power supply options (USB and battery). Featuring a sleek purple PCB, an LCD digital display, and a headphone jack, it offers a hands-on learning experience to enhance soldering skills and electronics knowledge while delivering stable radio reception and personal audio enjoyment. ## Description Gikfun FM Radio Kit Soldering Practice Kit DIY School Project FM 87-108MHz with 2 Power Supply Modes, Soldering Learning and Teaching for Beginners, Adults EK1989 : desertcart.co.uk: Toys & Games Review: Excellent good quality kit - Having bought and assembled a lot of Chinese kits I was pleasantly surprised with this one , not only were there no parts missing but there were actually spares for some parts which are easily lost. Unlike most Chinese kits this one comes with a pictorial instruction sheet which although having quite small pictures and text I found to be useful, should the size bother you there is an online version accessed by scanning a Q.R code. I would suggest that unless you have young eyes a magnifier is almost essential for soldering the surface mount parts and I do not think that this would be a good first project because of the surface mount parts. Having said this the p.c.b is of excellent quality and providing you exercise patience it all solders together very well. Once assembled and in it's case the radio performs very well, the sound is a little tinny with the supplied speaker which is very small, but this is to be expected, when listening on headphones however the sound is really very good. The radio does seem to be sensitive to headphones resistance in that it worked fine with full sized headphones with a 60 ohm resistance but attempting to use 32 ohm earbuds caused it to malfunction. There is a problem with powering from batteries because it will only work for a short time before the voltage drops to a point where the unit malfunctions, this can be solved by using 1.5 volt re-chargeable lithium ion batteries as these contain an internal voltage regulator which maintains the output at 1.5 volts . Whilst looking into the battery issue I found a power saving feature which appears to be undocumented, if the volume up and down buttons are pressed simultaneously the display will show an H or an L alternately. While in H mode the display is always on whereas while in L mode the display will turn off after a few seconds thus saving power. All in all this is a very good kit and I can recommend it. Review: Good little kit - Really nice kit, well made but lacking proper instructions. A beginner would probably find this hard at first, but if you take your time and just look at the circuit board markings you should be ok. You will need a decent soldering iron with a very small tip, and a flux pen. The main IC socket on mine had issues with the pins, basically they fell out, so I soldered the IC straight onto the PCB. Worked fine. Apart from the awful speaker the radio is great. headphones or an external speaker make it a really good sounding unit. ## Features - 【Portable FM radio】- After installation, the DIY solder kit for electronics FM radio can tune to 87-108Mhz. The signal of the radio assembled by this soldering project is better and more stable, and the operation is simple. The purple PCB makes it more fashionable and beautiful. - This device supports two power supply modes. It comes with a USB power cable and battery case, whether you're working in a studio or traveling, you can easily switch between the two power supply modes to suit your needs. - WITH A HEADPHONE JACK: Whether you're tuning into your favorite talk show, catching up on the news, or simply enjoying some music, the headphone jack provides a personal listening experience that is perfect for any situation. - Functions & Features: FṂ 87-108MHz, work voltage: DC 3/5V, Digital display, easy to adjust and use. - Great electronics DIY kit for soldering practice and also suitable for family education. Not only to improve your soldering skills, you will also will be more familiar with electronic components and learn more interesting electronics things. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0C2T938DW | | Best Sellers Rank | 26,405 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 309 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand | Gikfun | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 213 Reviews | | Display Style | LCD | | Display type | LCD | | Included Components | VHS | | Included components | VHS | | Item Weight | 0.18 Kilograms | | Item weight | 0.18 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Gikfun | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Upper Temperature Rating | 480 Degrees Celsius | | Upper temperature rating | 480 Degrees Celsius | | Voltage | 5 Volts (DC) | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Gikfun - **Display type:** LCD - **Included components:** VHS - **Item weight:** 0.18 Kilograms - **Voltage:** 5 Volts (DC) ## Images ![Gikfun FM Radio Kit Soldering Practice Kit DIY School Project FM 87-108MHz with 2 Power Supply Modes, Soldering Learning and Teaching for Beginners, Adults EK1989 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71raNYJa9jL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent good quality kit *by G***G on 18 December 2024* Having bought and assembled a lot of Chinese kits I was pleasantly surprised with this one , not only were there no parts missing but there were actually spares for some parts which are easily lost. Unlike most Chinese kits this one comes with a pictorial instruction sheet which although having quite small pictures and text I found to be useful, should the size bother you there is an online version accessed by scanning a Q.R code. I would suggest that unless you have young eyes a magnifier is almost essential for soldering the surface mount parts and I do not think that this would be a good first project because of the surface mount parts. Having said this the p.c.b is of excellent quality and providing you exercise patience it all solders together very well. Once assembled and in it's case the radio performs very well, the sound is a little tinny with the supplied speaker which is very small, but this is to be expected, when listening on headphones however the sound is really very good. The radio does seem to be sensitive to headphones resistance in that it worked fine with full sized headphones with a 60 ohm resistance but attempting to use 32 ohm earbuds caused it to malfunction. There is a problem with powering from batteries because it will only work for a short time before the voltage drops to a point where the unit malfunctions, this can be solved by using 1.5 volt re-chargeable lithium ion batteries as these contain an internal voltage regulator which maintains the output at 1.5 volts . Whilst looking into the battery issue I found a power saving feature which appears to be undocumented, if the volume up and down buttons are pressed simultaneously the display will show an H or an L alternately. While in H mode the display is always on whereas while in L mode the display will turn off after a few seconds thus saving power. All in all this is a very good kit and I can recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good little kit *by S***S on 5 August 2023* Really nice kit, well made but lacking proper instructions. A beginner would probably find this hard at first, but if you take your time and just look at the circuit board markings you should be ok. You will need a decent soldering iron with a very small tip, and a flux pen. The main IC socket on mine had issues with the pins, basically they fell out, so I soldered the IC straight onto the PCB. Worked fine. Apart from the awful speaker the radio is great. headphones or an external speaker make it a really good sounding unit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Neat little kit *by M***B on 21 March 2026* Good little kit. Shame the instructions are so small. 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