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Unikeyic Electronic Components
Published: January 29, 2026
Video Description
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This video demonstrates a build based on the original tuner project by Rogério Glass.
All design rights belong to the original author. I do not claim ownership of the schematic.
Original author’s channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@Esquemaseprojetos
Most DIY FM radios today rely on transistors or ICs.
In this video, I built an FM radio using a vacuum tube and tested how this tube FM receiver performs in real-world conditions.
This is not a nostalgia project.
It’s a practical engineering experiment to understand why this design still works, what actually affects FM radio reception, and where many modern tutorials get it wrong.
In this video you’ll see:
– How an FM radio works using a vacuum tube
– The key design choices that affect reception quality
– Real-world testing with local radio stations
– Why “simple” FM radio circuits often fail — and how to improve them
This project is part of my ongoing work with real-world electronics and power systems, where I build, test, and analyze designs based on performance — not theory alone.
If you’re interested in practical electronics, classic technologies, and honest engineering experiments, consider subscribing.
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Electronic components used
Single Side Copper PCB
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c42z7CKx
Ceramic Tube Socket 7 Pin
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3GrEO0B
Inductors FM Coil
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2IvWcGr
Power Inductor
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4CT07Mx
L7906CV
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3KFd4Lz
Variable Capacitor
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3toXwxd
Ceramic capacitor
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3kXysCR
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4asApNV
Polyester film capacitor
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c45USg8X
Correction Capacitor Polypropylene
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3WHIGCR
1W Carbon Film Resistor
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c45LjPvN
5W Carbon Film Resistor
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3ZPh2zD
Rotary Potentiometer Resistor
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c39JGiWj
Lead Free Solder Wire Tin
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c39RTDmP
Electric Soldering Iron Kit
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4qknJHV
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