{"product_id":"vintage-kapsch-and-sohne-super-star-transistor-radio","title":"Vintage Kapsch And Söhne Super Star Transistor Radio","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVintage Kapsch And Söhne Super Star Transistor Radio\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a red and cream, FM\/UHF \/ Short wave \/ MW \/ LW, Vintage Kapsch And Söhne Super Star Transistor Radio\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e, manufactured at the \u003cspan\u003eTelephon und Telegraphenfabriks AG, Wien (Vienna), Austria, in the early 1960s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from red leather covered wood, with white plastic grilles and accents, the radio is in pretty good cosmetic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eIt is being sold as a collectable, for display only,\u003c\/span\u003e as we have not been able to test it.  It originally used \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003etwo 4.5v battery packs, (often type 3LR12 block batteries with two different size metal strip connectors), which are now obsolete.  Hence, to get it working again, it would need e.g. converting by someone with some expertise to use modern  batteries adding up to a total of 9 volts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are signs of discolouration, slight wear\/scuffing on the leather and handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe grilles are slightly discoloured \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight loss of lettering on the white selector buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary of Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Kapsch And Söhne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: ~ 1962\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. Of Transistors: nine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: ~  2.9kg unpacked \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWavebands: LW, MW, FM\/UHF \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. Max. Dimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e31.0 x 20.0 x 10.5 cm \/ 12.2 x 7.9 x 4.1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe aerial is situated on the side of the radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo white plastic\/bakelite knobs, one for volume control and the other for bass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive white band selector buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stations are clearly marked on the front of the radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tuning dial is on the front of the radio \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite coloured plastic stud feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite plastic handle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and lovely looking Austrian transistor radio to use as home decor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/domestic-portable-transistor-radios\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage transistor radios\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB: Accessories shown are for photographic purposes only and are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kapsch \u0026 Söhne (KS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57396852621687,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/Vintage_Kapsch_And_S_hne_Super_Star_Transistor_Radio.jpg?v=1787234752","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/vintage-kapsch-and-sohne-super-star-transistor-radio","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}