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Makeshift Radio at a glance
Communications Tools
It weighs 1.5.
Weight1.5
Makeshift Radio
Makeshift Radio is a communications item in Project Zomboid. It weighs 1.5. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.
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What it is and how to use it
Tools unlock jobs: carpentry, mechanics, farming, fishing, cooking and more. Many recipes only need the tool to be in your inventory, not equipped.
More: Every tool · Crafting in Build 42.
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Item ID and variants
Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.
| Item ID | Game category |
|---|---|
Base.RadioMakeShift | Communications |
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Recipes: how to make it and what it makes
How to make it
| Recipe | Ingredients (used up) | Tools (kept) | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make Makeshift Radio On any surface | 2 × Scrap Electronics; Amplifier; Light Bulb; Radio Receiver; Electrical Wire; 2 × any aluminum | any screwdriver | Electrical 1. Read: Guerilla Radio - June 1993 or reach Electrical 6 |
What it is used for
Used up as an ingredient in 1 recipe: Dismantle Electronic Device.
Needed as a tool in 2 recipes (it is not used up): Insert Battery, Remove Battery.
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Similar items
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Quick answers
How much does the Makeshift Radio weigh in Project Zomboid?
It weighs 1.5 in Build 42.
What is the item ID for Makeshift Radio?
Base.RadioMakeShift.
Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.