on video How to make the world's easiest Radio ! Do it yourself at home!

 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Magnet wire: Electronics supply stores often sell a set, for about $10, that comes with 40 feet of 22-gauge, 75 feet of 26-gauge and 200 feet of 30-gauge magnet wire. You can also find it at Amazon.com or Radioshack.com.

1 set of alligator leads with clips at each end.

1 diode: Look for IN34A diodes, also called “germanium diodes,” at an electronics supply store or online.

1 glue stick or anything similar in size — about 1 inch by 1 inch by 6 inches. It can be a piece of wood. It doesn't have to be perfectly round, but using something round is easier for winding.

electrical tape

wire stripping pliers

Telephone handset with cord. If you don't have an old phone that you don't use anymore, you might be able to find one at thrift stores or garage sales.

One board for mounting your radio — 2 feet by 2 feet will work. You can make the radio without this, but having a workspace and a place to mount the radio makes it easier to carry around while you're looking for a place to hook the ground wire.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Magnet wire: Electronics supply stores often sell a set, for about $10, that comes with 40 feet of 22-gauge, 75 feet of 26-gauge and 200 feet of 30-gauge magnet wire. You can also find it at Amazon.com or Radioshack.com.

1 set of alligator leads with clips at each end.

1 diode: Look for IN34A diodes, also called “germanium diodes,” at an electronics supply store or online.

1 glue stick or anything similar in size — about 1 inch by 1 inch by 6 inches. It can be a piece of wood. It doesn't have to be perfectly round, but using something round is easier for winding.

electrical tape

wire stripping pliers

Telephone handset with cord. If you don't have an old phone that you don't use anymore, you might be able to find one at thrift stores or garage sales.

One board for mounting your radio — 2 feet by 2 feet will work. You can make the radio without this, but having a workspace and a place to mount the radio makes it easier to carry around while you're looking for a place to hook the ground wire.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Magnet wire: Electronics supply stores often sell a set, for about $10, that comes with 40 feet of 22-gauge, 75 feet of 26-gauge and 200 feet of 30-gauge magnet wire. You can also find it at Amazon.com or Radioshack.com.

1 set of alligator leads with clips at each end.

1 diode: Look for IN34A diodes, also called “germanium diodes,” at an electronics supply store or online.

1 glue stick or anything similar in size — about 1 inch by 1 inch by 6 inches. It can be a piece of wood. It doesn't have to be perfectly round, but using something round is easier for winding.

electrical tape

wire stripping pliers

Telephone handset with cord. If you don't have an old phone that you don't use anymore, you might be able to find one at thrift stores or garage sales.

One board for mounting your radio — 2 feet by 2 feet will work. You can make the radio without this, but having a workspace and a place to mount the radio makes it easier to carry around while you're looking for a place to hook the ground wire.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Magnet wire: Electronics supply stores often sell a set, for about $10, that comes with 40 feet of 22-gauge, 75 feet of 26-gauge and 200 feet of 30-gauge magnet wire. You can also find it at Amazon.com or Radioshack.com.

1 set of alligator leads with clips at each end.

1 diode: Look for IN34A diodes, also called “germanium diodes,” at an electronics supply store or online.

1 glue stick or anything similar in size — about 1 inch by 1 inch by 6 inches. It can be a piece of wood. It doesn't have to be perfectly round, but using something round is easier for winding.

electrical tape

wire stripping pliers

Telephone handset with cord. If you don't have an old phone that you don't use anymore, you might be able to find one at thrift stores or garage sales.

One board for mounting your radio — 2 feet by 2 feet will work. You can make the radio without this, but having a workspace and a place to mount the radio makes it easier to carry around while you're looking for a place to hook the ground wire.

WHAT YOU'LL DO