ingelen: 40W; Gigant - clarification of UKW (AM)

Dear colleagues,

I am slightlly confused by the UKW (AM) 10 Tasten in the Notes - Is it possible the UKW may refer to the very highest frequencies within the Shortwave bands.  The US radio broadcasts were in the earliest years of FM broadcasting. . . is there any correlation to the "frequency modulation" transmissions?

Or is it in reference to the  motorized pre-set tuning (with a sliding disc across opposite sets of high and low sets of contacts?? The operation appears to be somewhat similar to that found in the Grundig 4040/5040/5040 models.

Respectfully,
Robert

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hallo Mr. Sarbell,

dieser spezielle UKW Bereich entspricht dem 4,8m Band (ca. 64,5 MHz) und diente dem Empfang des Fernsehtones.

Die Motorabstimmung ist wesentlich aufwändiger als bei den Grundiggeräten. Es gibt beim Gigant 10 Stationstasten die über einen Motor den Drehkondensator auf bestimmte Positionen fahren. Diese Positionen werden mit den Reitern auf dem Abstimmrad festgelegt.

Während der Motor läuft wird die Endstufe stummgeschaltet. Ein Sicherungsautomat löst aus wenn mehr als eine Stationstaste gleichzeitig gedrück wird.

Kann mir das bitte jemand übersetzen?

Gruß
Franz-Josef

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Greetings Herr Haffner,

Thank you so much for the clarification - I understand the frequencies now, since the photos and technical data did not fully clarify the operation; and the radio circuits truly incorporate the "mute feature" (interstation suppression) while seeking the next station.

The TV audio would be associated with the early Channel 3 or 4 - is that nearly correct?

From the semi-circular access panel on the ruckwand, it appears as though the station selections may be more easily changed than a competing system.

I have some technical data on the earlier station seeking circuits; but was hoping to locate some specific technical information from the manufacturer Ingelen since there is presently a model Gigant 40W listed on ebaY USA.

Respectfully,
Robert

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