Transistor 17

Grundig (Radio-Vertrieb, RVF, Radiowerke); Fürth/Bayern

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  • Year
  • 1964 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 177137
    • alternative name: Grundig Portugal || Grundig USA / Lextronix

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 17
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 460/10700 kHz
  • Tuned circuits
  • 9 AM circuit(s)     15 FM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Long Wave, more than 2 x SW plus FM or UHF.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / D: 6 × 1,5 & 1 ×1,5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • 2 Loudspeakers
  • Power out
  • 1.5 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Transistor 17 - Grundig Radio-Vertrieb, RVF,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 345 x 215 x 111 mm / 13.6 x 8.5 x 4.4 inch
  • Notes

  • Exportversion des Ocean Boy 204.
    Netzbetrieb (110; 125; 220 V) mit nachträglich einsetzbarem Netzteil TN11 (49,- DM) möglich.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 4.9 kg / 10 lb 12.7 oz (10.793 lb)

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Hello:

I recently purchased a Grundig Transistor 17 portable radio. It is the US version of the Ocean Boy 204.

The radio works perfectly on all bands even though it is about 50 years old.

However, the radio has a musty and moldy smell. The cabinet is wood particleboard and vinyl. I believe that the smell is mostly comming from the cabinet.

Can anyone provide any advice regarding how I might clean the radio so that the smell is reduced?

I don't expect the smell to be 100% eliminated. But it would be good to reduce the smell if I could do so easily.

If needed, could easily remove the chassis, speaker and any delecate parts from the cabinet.

A few  of my Nordmende Globetraveler radios have this same problem. They also have wood cabinets.

Any guidance and advice would be very much appreciated.

Very often, older German radios are stored in a basement or attic, where they are likely to become moldy. It is not understood that the wood cabinet will pick up moisture and mold.

Thanks and best regards,

Mike Witas

Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA

Michael Witas, 10.Feb.13

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