This is the capstone project. A superhet ($\textsuperheterodyne$) is the architecture used in 99% of modern AM radios.
"Silicon is dead, Marcus," Elias said, not looking up. He was winding the tickler coil, counting the turns under his breath. "This is the age of glass again." Radio Receiver Projects You Can Build By Homer L Davidson
Introduction
: The 352-page book is heavily illustrated and includes quick-reference guides , cheat sheets, and visual indicators for beginners. This is the capstone project
The peak of the book. This is a "real" radio. Using an IF (Intermediate Frequency) transformer (salvaged from an old transistor radio), you build a sensitive, selective AM broadcast receiver. Suddenly, you aren't just hearing static crashes; you are hearing specific stations with loud, clear audio through an 8-ohm speaker. " Elias said
