{"product_id":"vef-214-soviet-transistor-radio-riga","title":"VEF 214 Soviet Transistor Radio – Fully Working, Made in Riga, August 1990","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet transistor radio is a VEF 214 portable receiver manufactured in August 1990 at the VEF factory in Riga, Latvia, then part of the USSR. It is fully working and comes in a stylish two-tone black and cream-yellow case, a more modern look for the late Soviet era. The VEF 214 is known for its high sensitivity, robust construction and full sound from its large built-in speaker.\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\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VEF 214\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e VEF factory, Riga, Latvia (USSR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBands:\u003c\/strong\u003e LW, MW and 3 shortwave (SW) bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220V power cord (built-in power supply) or 6 large D\/LR20 batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacks for external headphones\/speakers and tape recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-tone black and cream-yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 297 x 198 x 80 mm (11.7 x 7.8 x 3.1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2.3 kg (5.1 lb) without batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in very good vintage condition and fully functional: the radio receives stations on various bands, and all knobs, sliders and buttons are present and operate smoothly. The telescopic antenna is straight, intact and extends smoothly. There are no major cracks or deep scratches, and the dial glass is clean. The battery compartment is clean, although one spring shows a small amount of typical oxidation that does not affect contact. Please note that the radio is designed for 220V mains power. Soviet FM broadcasting used the OIRT standard (65.8–74 MHz), so modern FM stations may require a simple converter or tuning depending on your region. Please examine the photos to assess the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVEF in Riga was one of the best-known radio makers in the Soviet Union, and the VEF 214 belongs to the final years of Soviet radio production. With its sturdy carrying handle, original Soviet-era markings and reliable multi-band reception, this vintage Soviet radio is equally at home in a collection of Soviet electronics or on a shelf as an everyday radio with a distinctive 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":67678824464533,"sku":"EBAY-407023612480","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/vef-214-soviet-transistor-radio-riga-1.jpg?v=1791647122","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/vef-214-soviet-transistor-radio-riga","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}