{"product_id":"soviet-radio-speaker-zorka-1960s-wired-loudspeaker","title":"Soviet Radio Speaker Zorka – 1960s Wired Subscriber Loudspeaker, Mayak Kursk","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet radio speaker is the Zorka subscriber loudspeaker, made in the 1960s at the Mayak plant in Kursk, USSR. Devices like this were a staple of Soviet homes, used to listen to state radio programs over the wired radio network. Its sleek black rectangular body with a cream-yellow lattice grille and the stylized \"Zorka\" (Зорька, \"Dawn\") script logo give it a clean Mid-Century Modern look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subscriber loudspeaker for wired radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zorka (Зорька)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mayak plant, Kursk, USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e GOST 5961-59 (technical standard from 1959)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for the Soviet 30V wired radio network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic \/ bakelite, black with cream-yellow lattice grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embossed price on the back \"Цена 3р 50к\" (price 3 rubles 50 kopecks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original cable and plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in good vintage condition for its age. The housing is intact with minor signs of wear, including scuffs and dust. The original cable and plug are present. Please note that as a wired radio speaker it requires a specific signal line to function in its original capacity. Please review the photos, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWired radio (radiotochka) was a cornerstone of Soviet broadcasting: homes received programs through a dedicated line rather than over the air, and small subscriber speakers like the Zorka hung on kitchen and living room walls across the country. Today this Soviet radio is sought after by collectors of Soviet radio equipment, by interior designers looking for an authentic retro accent, and by film and theater prop departments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678811422869,"sku":"EBAY-407131989914","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-radio-speaker-zorka-1960s-wired-loudspeaker-1.jpg?v=1791646663","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-radio-speaker-zorka-1960s-wired-loudspeaker","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}