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product_id: 509179581
title: "EIGHT Build Your Own Tube Radio"
brand: "eight"
price: "€ 97.72"
currency: EUR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 13
category: "Eight"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/509179581-eight-build-your-own-tube-radio
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
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# Shortwave reception for global stations Genuine vacuum tube for authentic sound Hands-on soldering assembly experience EIGHT Build Your Own Tube Radio

**Brand:** eight
**Price:** € 97.72
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📡 Tune into history, build your future.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** EIGHT Build Your Own Tube Radio by eight
- **How much does it cost?** € 97.72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/509179581-eight-build-your-own-tube-radio)

## Best For

- eight enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted eight brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Retro Meets Modern Sound:** Combines classic tube warmth with a modern audio IC and speaker for optimal volume and clarity.
- • **Global Shortwave Reception:** Tune into radio stations worldwide and join a community of vintage audio enthusiasts.
- • **Authentic Warm Glow Tube Display:** Show off the mesmerizing cathode glow that signals true analog magic in action.
- • **Build Your Own Vintage Audio Icon:** Experience the thrill of crafting a classic vacuum tube radio with modern enhancements.
- • **Premium DIY Kit with Detailed Instructions:** Perfectly packaged components and clear guides make building a breeze for aspiring engineers.

## Overview

The EIGHT Build Your Own Tube Radio kit lets you assemble a genuine vacuum tube shortwave radio, blending vintage analog warmth with modern audio technology. Designed for ages 14+, it requires soldering and batteries (4xAA and 1x9V, not included). With detailed instructions and premium components, this kit offers a hands-on educational experience in electronics, delivering a unique retro listening journey and global radio reception.

## Description

EIGHT Innovation Build Your Own Tube Radio- construct your own piece of radio history with this unique kit, 13 cm x 19 cm x 4 cm : desertcart.co.uk: Toys & Games

Review: Very fun and interesting project with great instructions and high quality components - The tube radio kit comes with a 6J1 vacuum tube, a custom printed PCB built to fit perfectly with everything and be easy to work with, wire length, battery compartments, all the required resistors, transistors, capacitors, etc and a speaker all neatly packaged in a high quality box that is then used to house the radio. The instructions are perfectly detailed, along with a circuit diagram, pictures and explanations behind some of the components including the tube and its purpose. The radio box/housing feels very good quality for what it is and allows a perfect fit for all the components. The knobs on the front fit well, the speaker slides in perfectly and - the best part - the tube sits behind a gap in the front such that you can view it perfectly while it is operational, allowing you to see the nice warm glow of the cathode. It may take a bit of tweaking to be able to pick up a station as this is a shortwave. Personally I made a longer antenna from some wire I had and it improved a bit. Also make sure to follow instructions to connect the radio to ground if not having much luck. One thing to note is that a lot of stations turn on at certain times. When I first tried the radio I could barely pick anything up from where I live however I tried it again later in the evening and was able to pick up stations from all across the world! A fun and interesting project as well as an awesome piece of electronics history. Overall, love this kit! :D
Review: Works well when using a decent long shortwave antenna

## Features

- Construct your own piece of radio history with this unique kit.
- Combining the best of old and new technology – a genuine vacuum tube for strong reception and classic sound, and a modern audio IC and speaker, for optimal volume – results in a great listening experience.
- Enjoy the build then tune in to radio stations around the world with your very own retro-style receiver.
- Requires 4 x AA 1.5V batteries (not included) and 1 x 9V battery (not included).
- This kit requires soldering.
- Not suitable for children under 14 years of age.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BS9M4SC9 |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 126,789 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 1,452 in Educational Science Kits |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (45) |
| Date First Available | 13 Jan. 2023 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Construction skills, electrical engineering, problem solving skills, hand-eye coordination |
| Item model number | E67041 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Material Type(s) | Cardboard |
| Product Dimensions | 19 x 13 x 4 cm; 350 g |
| Radio Control Suitability | Radio |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | AA, 9 V |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** EIGHT
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 19 x 13 x 4 centimetres
- **Material:** Cardboard
- **Theme:** Radio

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this come with a guide to the using the Frequencies etc? Any advice? Is this worth it?**
A: It works insofar as it allows you to hear bat sonar clicks but is poor in terms of audio quality to distinguish relative frequencies.  There is no guidance on bat species or using the frequency control (most sensitive around 40KHz).  It’s good value if you’ve never “heard” bats before or for showing youngsters, but otherwise buy something more expensive.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very fun and interesting project with great instructions and high quality components
*by B***T on 26 September 2023*

The tube radio kit comes with a 6J1 vacuum tube, a custom printed PCB built to fit perfectly with everything and be easy to work with, wire length, battery compartments, all the required resistors, transistors, capacitors, etc and a speaker all neatly packaged in a high quality box that is then used to house the radio. The instructions are perfectly detailed, along with a circuit diagram, pictures and explanations behind some of the components including the tube and its purpose. The radio box/housing feels very good quality for what it is and allows a perfect fit for all the components. The knobs on the front fit well, the speaker slides in perfectly and - the best part - the tube sits behind a gap in the front such that you can view it perfectly while it is operational, allowing you to see the nice warm glow of the cathode. It may take a bit of tweaking to be able to pick up a station as this is a shortwave. Personally I made a longer antenna from some wire I had and it improved a bit. Also make sure to follow instructions to connect the radio to ground if not having much luck. One thing to note is that a lot of stations turn on at certain times. When I first tried the radio I could barely pick anything up from where I live however I tried it again later in the evening and was able to pick up stations from all across the world! A fun and interesting project as well as an awesome piece of electronics history. Overall, love this kit! :D

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well when using a decent long shortwave antenna
*by M***B on 4 September 2024*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks good, but the documentation could be better.
*by A***R on 12 August 2024*

I had previously bought and assembled the FM radio kit from this series, which came with a solderless breadboard, although I decided to solder it properly and put it in a wooden box. So I had no hesitation in buying this kit which reminded me of the valve radios that my father used to tinker with. It looks like a solid piece of kit although I have not started assembling it yet. One little niggle is that unlike the FM radio kit, the two potentiometers do not come with colour-coded wires already soldered on, and the instructions give no clue regarding where to connect each of the potentiometer contacts, so I will need to figure this out myself. Someone with no experience in electronics would need advice about this. Only red wire is supplied with the kit unfortunately, but I already have a supply of hook-up wire in various colours so I can colour-code the connections to help avoid mistakes. I would not really call this a toy.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-29*