West Germany Mid Century Vintage 1957 Grundig Model 97 AM FM Shortwave Vacuum Tube Radio Ist Wundebar!
DESCRIPTION: AM FM shortwave tabletop tube radio manufactured by Grundig in 1957-59 timeframe in excellent working and physical condition.
SOUND QUALITY: This radio has excellent audio sound quality and picks up lots of stations on AM and FM bands. I wasn't able to pick up anything on shortwave band because the shortwave antenna is missing. Loud and clear for its size. Receives only stronger FM stations, or that could just be I was located. AM stations come in louder ann clear.
CABINET DESCRIPTION: No cracks, splits, abrasions, or missing material anywhere on the cabinet! All original molded factory burgundy maroon brown color plastic. All original factory molded colors through and through. No repaints or repairs. None needed. Original factory molded front ivory plastic. Original factory grill cloth is in excellent condition with no tears, rips, stains, runs, or funny smells, All the dial numbering and lettering is crisp and clear. The tuning dial glass cover is intact no cracks securely attached. No missing numbering, dots or dashes, or anything. No smudges or yellowing.
KNOBS: All original knobs, dial pointer, etc are present, working, not missing securely fastened. The tuning and volume dials work fine no slipping no sticky spots.
DIAL LIGHT: The dial light works and lights brightly!
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR: Left of tuning window. Works and glows green depending on soignal strength.
ANTENNA: Needs external wire antenna which is included. Internal AM and FM antenna works as designed.
BACK PANEL: The original back panel is in excellent condition. The unit powers on and off with a definite click.
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: All out of spec capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection.
POWER CORD: The original power cord and plug is in excellent working condition with no cracks, or splits or electrical tape repair. The original rubber power plug is in excellent working conditrion. No exposed wiring.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing factory labels.
PROVENANCE: Previous owner identity is not known. Was gently used then stored in a dry cool environment for a long period of time. No evidence of prolonged exposure to cigarette smoking, moisture, or pets.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 14.5" x 7" x 8" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 10 lbs 1 oz
COLOR: burgundy maroon brown and gold
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Product: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.
Category: radio
Cabinet construction: Bakelite
Period: 1950s
Country of manufacture: West Germany
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier