{"product_id":"soviet-transistor-radio-alpinist-418-olympics","title":"Soviet Transistor Radio Alpinist 418, 1980 Moscow Olympics Edition, USSR","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet transistor radio is an Alpinist 418, a portable radio in a black plastic case. The front grille shows the logo of the 1980 Moscow Olympics, which marks it as a commemorative edition. It receives longwave and mediumwave bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portable transistor radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpinist 418\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980 (Olympic special edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBands:\u003c\/strong\u003e LW 150-405 kHz, MW 525-1605 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 \"C\" (373) batteries or a 6 V DC adapter (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black plastic with original knobs and handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in authentic vintage condition. All the original knobs and the handle are present, and the inside appears to be original. There are minor signs of wear on the exterior, as shown in the photos. The seller does not state that the radio has been tested, so please treat its working order as unconfirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Alpinist 418 was a popular Soviet radio in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Olympic logo ties this example to the 1980 Games in Moscow, which makes it of interest to Olympic memorabilia collectors as well as radio fans. Its plain black case reflects the straightforward look of Soviet consumer electronics. The radio has a carrying handle, so it was made to be portable. Long wave and medium wave reception depends on the area, so collectors often buy such radios mainly for the design.\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":67681919598741,"sku":"EBAY-406873589963","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-transistor-radio-alpinist-418-olympics-1.jpg?v=1791721695","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-transistor-radio-alpinist-418-olympics","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}