{"product_id":"soviet-transistor-radio-kvarz-404-portable-working","title":"Soviet Transistor Radio Kvarz-404 – Portable LW\/MW Receiver with Case, Working","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet transistor radio is the Kvarz-404 (Кварц-404), a compact portable 7-transistor receiver made in the USSR to standard GOST 5651-76. It has been tested and works on the long wave and medium wave bands, and it comes in its original black faux-leather carrying case with a strap. A neat example of everyday Soviet electronics from the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kvarz (Кварц)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kvarz-404\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portable 7-transistor radio receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBands:\u003c\/strong\u003e LW (long wave) and MW (medium wave)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9V battery (PP3 \/ Krona type), battery not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in speaker, front tuning and volume knobs, side jacks for external connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e GOST 5651-76; case imprinted “Made in USSR” on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\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, fully tested and in working order; the radio receives LW and MW bands. Keep in mind that broadcasting on these bands varies by region. Cosmetically it is in good vintage condition with authentic signs of age and use. The battery connector is fully intact. Please refer to the photos for a detailed visual assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePocket transistor radios were everyday companions in the Soviet Union, carried to the dacha, the beach and the workplace, and the Kvarz series was valued for its reliability and compact size. With its original case still present, this receiver is a great pick for a vintage electronics collection, a period prop or a gift for anyone interested in Soviet technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKvarz-404 transistor radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal black faux-leather carrying case with strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e 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":67678834524309,"sku":"EBAY-407001939622","price":112.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-transistor-radio-kvarz-404-portable-working-1.jpg?v=1791647355","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-transistor-radio-kvarz-404-portable-working","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}