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Overview

Natural galena mineral detector in a clear acrylic housing (10 x 6 x 3 cm) for building or restoring crystal radio sets. This passive component demodulates AM signals and runs entirely on received radio-wave energy - no batteries or external power needed. Note: this is one component only, not a complete radio. The rest of the crystal radio circuit (coil, capacitor, antenna, ground, high-impedance earpiece) is required and not included.

Galena Crystal Radio Detector - Natural Galena Mineral in Clear Acrylic Housing, Passive Component for Building or Restoring Crystal Radio Sets, No Power Required

Web Code: 20243712
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What's included:

  • 1 x Galena detector (natural galena mineral in clear acrylic housing)

·Natural galena mineral detector for sensitive, reliable detection of AM radio signals in a crystal radio circuit

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·Completely passive design: operates on received radio-wave energy alone, with no batteries or external power source required

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·Clear, durable acrylic housing (10 x 6 x 3 cm) protects the delicate mineral while keeping the internal parts visible

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·Adjustable cat's-whisker contact lets you find the most sensitive spot on the crystal, for the classic hands-on crystal radio experience

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·Compact and lightweight (50 g): ideal for DIY crystal radio builds, school and educational projects, and vintage radio restoration

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·Component only: a tuning coil, variable capacitor, antenna, ground connection and high-impedance earpiece (all sold separately) are also required to build a working crystal radio receiver

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·Galena is a natural lead sulfide mineral - handle by the housing and wash hands after handling

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What's in the Box:

·1 x Galena detector (natural galena mineral in clear acrylic housing)

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For Quebec residents – Disclosure under the Consumer Protection Act

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