The RS-4 natural radio receiver kit is a tool that is utilized to listen to natural radio emissions and the phenomena that surround it. These sounds of the Earth's natural radio are created in many ways. For a description of their creation go to the VLF propagation page. But this part of our web site is designed as a set of instructions to help you learn how to assemble an RS-4 radio receiver.
The following assembly instructions should be followed carefully. The INSPIRE RS-4 Receiver Kit is not a simple electronic assembly. If you follow these instructions carefully, you should be successful in building a receiver that works. If you are not careful, you run the risk of having a problem that is difficult to locate and fix. Be careful, take your time, and you will succeed.
The following links are a list of tools and kit contents needed before you get started. As well as tips on how to identify the correct resistors and capacitors before you solder them into the Printed Circuit board (PCB):