[Elecraft] Off topic: beginner kit recommendations?

[David Toepfer]

Hobbytron has a lot of simpler kits to choose from
(<http://www.hobbytron.com/electronickits.html>), including a soldering starter
kit (<http://www.hobbytron.com/solder_kit.html>).

dt
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--- Mike Markowski <mm at UDel.Edu> wrote:
> My 11 year old son KB3KYB has been fascinated by my recent K2 kit
> building.  He has never soldered but is excited about the idea of
> building a radio of his own.  With his birthday coming up this would be
> the perfect chance to get him a small kit that we could build together.
> 
> I thought a shortwave receiver with a few bands would be best since it's
> simpler & cheaper.  Though I'm also considering a "cake tin special,"
> getting the parts to homebrew one of the old tube beginner rigs built on
> an upside down cake pan.  Any ideas would be very welcome.  Thanks!
> 
> Mike  AB3AP
> Avondale, PA
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