7:15 - Google Translate of label: "Please note! This device may not be used for broadcasting non-synchronous microphone speakers. Use Transmissions like the directions given in the enclosed operating instructions."
Please note! This device may only be used for radio reception, non-synchronized record playback and microphone loudspeaker transmission in accordance with the provisions specified in the enclosed operating instructions
The eagle-symbol on this radio was designed before the nazi-period (in fact in 1928 when the idea of a people´s set was discussed for the first time!) and they only used it until 1938. Then this eagle was changed against the ones which held the swastika. The numbering should remember the day when the nazis took power in Germany. This was January 30th, 1933 - so the numbering means "30" (day) "1" (month). Finally it´s not the eagle that shows the political relevance of this set, but the number !
The direction of the eagles head means different things as well... at least with the outstretched wings version.. Without looking it up from the vagues of recollection, the Reichsadler facing right was a national symbol representing the state, and facing left was the Nazi party... though this was not always followed.
Not sure but a regenerative receiver such as this can be rather sensitive. Mind you, not having a volume control would give away what you are listening to should anybody overhear.
@@snarfusmaximus I ask because today I was proofreading educational materials (WW2) in which it was stated these were radios deliberately designed not to pick up foreign stations because they were shortwave. I know next to nothing about radio (including what a regenerative receiver is), but enough to know that is definitely based on a misunderstanding. It will be enough for me to flag, but it would be good to know whether this 'range' factor was part of the plan, or simply a function of the low cost. Presumably the fact that only German-speaking stations were marked on the dial was to encourage people to tune into what they were intended to hear. Thanks for the quick, helpful reply btw, and good video.
These sets were definitely able to receive foreign stations. It is a made up story that they were constructed for receiving only german stations. In fact you could buy different scales with the names of stations instead of the numbering from 1-100 and there were variations of these scales with foreign stations mentioned on them. You could also read many many instructions in radio newspapers to improve the quality and the distant receiving of the "Volksempfängers" during the 30s. When war broke out the german government forbid to receive foreign stations. This law was valid from Sept. 1st, 1939 (NOT before) and it was called "Verordnung über außerordentliche Rundfunkmaßnahmen". My Grandma was located in Cologne (western area of Germany) and she was able to listen with a "DKE38" (the real "Goebbles snout") to the program of BBC London (frightened that anyone would detect that she was acting against the law).
Fin O'Suilleabhain it’s a pleasure - if you wanna know more about these radios, feel free to ask - I‘m specialized in ‚Volksempfänger‘ since I collect and restore them for about 30 years now😉
Blame it on the Americanisation of Australia. As pedantic as I can be, it sometimes rears its ugly head in my pronunciation of certain words. Still, there are worse things to complain about like having to dodge pedestrians that are too consumed by their smartphones to take note of their surroundings. But I digress...
7:15 - Google Translate of label: "Please note! This device may not be used for broadcasting non-synchronous microphone speakers. Use Transmissions like the directions given in the enclosed operating instructions."
Please note! This device may only be used for radio reception, non-synchronized record playback and microphone loudspeaker transmission in accordance with the provisions specified in the enclosed operating instructions
The eagle-symbol on this radio was designed before the nazi-period (in fact in 1928 when the idea of a people´s set was discussed for the first time!) and they only used it until 1938. Then this eagle was changed against the ones which held the swastika.
The numbering should remember the day when the nazis took power in Germany. This was January 30th, 1933 - so the numbering means "30" (day) "1" (month). Finally it´s not the eagle that shows the political relevance of this set, but the number !
The direction of the eagles head means different things as well... at least with the outstretched wings version.. Without looking it up from the vagues of recollection, the Reichsadler facing right was a national symbol representing the state, and facing left was the Nazi party... though this was not always followed.
Auto generated subtitles: "Volt some fanger"
how do I find one?
I got mine from eBay.
Wasn't one of the features of these that you couldn't get foreign stations coming through from beyond the echo chamber?
Not sure but a regenerative receiver such as this can be rather sensitive. Mind you, not having a volume control would give away what you are listening to should anybody overhear.
@@snarfusmaximus I ask because today I was proofreading educational materials (WW2) in which it was stated these were radios deliberately designed not to pick up foreign stations because they were shortwave. I know next to nothing about radio (including what a regenerative receiver is), but enough to know that is definitely based on a misunderstanding. It will be enough for me to flag, but it would be good to know whether this 'range' factor was part of the plan, or simply a function of the low cost. Presumably the fact that only German-speaking stations were marked on the dial was to encourage people to tune into what they were intended to hear. Thanks for the quick, helpful reply btw, and good video.
These sets were definitely able to receive foreign stations. It is a made up story that they were constructed for receiving only german stations. In fact you could buy different scales with the names of stations instead of the numbering from 1-100 and there were variations of these scales with foreign stations mentioned on them. You could also read many many instructions in radio newspapers to improve the quality and the distant receiving of the "Volksempfängers" during the 30s.
When war broke out the german government forbid to receive foreign stations. This law was valid from Sept. 1st, 1939 (NOT before) and it was called "Verordnung über außerordentliche Rundfunkmaßnahmen".
My Grandma was located in Cologne (western area of Germany) and she was able to listen with a "DKE38" (the real "Goebbles snout") to the program of BBC London (frightened that anyone would detect that she was acting against the law).
@@The_Incredible_Voice Great info, Swanny, thanks.
Fin O'Suilleabhain it’s a pleasure - if you wanna know more about these radios, feel free to ask - I‘m specialized in ‚Volksempfänger‘ since I collect and restore them for about 30 years now😉
Yeah- quite apart from the that you said "Aydolf Hitler" FFS- and you're not even American?! Please get the basics right...
Blame it on the Americanisation of Australia. As pedantic as I can be, it sometimes rears its ugly head in my pronunciation of certain words. Still, there are worse things to complain about like having to dodge pedestrians that are too consumed by their smartphones to take note of their surroundings. But I digress...
The author of the video is doing perfectly fine. No need to be aggressive on such irrelevant details.
Brother, that’s how a real man says it 👍🏻