Tag Archives: portable radio

Telefunken Bajazzo Sport 201 Transistor Radio

Posted on March 30, 2015 by jwk

I don’t typically service portable transistor radios, but I make an occasional exception for something especially unique or interesting. The Telefunken Bajazzo Sport 201 is no exception – it’s a high end piece of German engineering, a great performer with … Continue reading →

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Wherever you go – you’re headed for FUN with Motorola Portables

Posted on October 1, 2014 by jwk

No matter where you’re going, you’re headed for more Fun with a Motorola Portable! They play anywhere – on their own batteries or on house current. You’ll like the dependable performance that comes from the ruggedly built chassis and shock-resistant … Continue reading →

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NordeMende Globetraveler 7/601 Rebuild

Posted on September 23, 2014 by jwk

This rare and valuable example of late 1960s German engineering came through my shop recently, the NordeMende Globetraveler 7/601. Marketed as the Globetrotter in Europe, RCA already marketed a radio called the Globetrotter in the United States and so the … Continue reading →

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