How about an inexpensive software defined radio receiver? For about $25 these open up a whole lot of radio and computer fun. RTL-SDR and NooElec both offer kits which include the USB receiver itself along with one or more whip antennas and a cable - everything a kid needs to get started, minus a computer and the free software.
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How about an inexpensive software defined radio receiver? For about $25 these open up a whole lot of radio and computer fun. RTL-SDR and NooElec both offer kits which include the USB receiver itself along with one or more whip antennas and a cable - everything a kid needs to get started, minus a computer and the free software.