Unboxing 5 Vintage Soviet Transistor Radios

[@senorcapitandiogenes2068]

The medal says "10 YEARS OF FLAWLESS SERVICE". Yes, all in uppercase letters.

[@az0009990]

on the military service.I guess this radio receiver gift from state

[@vextenoch]

Yes in the military service. (It says Armed Forces).

[@az0009990]

@@vextenoch Yeap, nuclear military forces.Whats tooked US on the aim

[@error52]

Okay, going by the numbers you offer at the end: 1. Étude (as in the type of musical composition) second version from the late 60s early 70s. Be careful when taking it apart. I have vague memories of some weirdness going on with the construction. Medium and long wave receiver, with a really tiny speaker, so don't expect much from it. 2. Neyva-M, again second version, from the mid 60s. Fragile, due to the old plastic, but should perform well. Medium and long wave receiver. 3. Quartz-404, one of my favourites, from the mid 70s. I had the version with medium and short wave, while yours has medium and long. Tremendously loud with a really strong plastic case. Coupled with the extra thick leather case makes this one the equivalent of an armoured personnel carrier. 4. Nevskiy-402. A really weird one, made in the late 80s, early 90s. Has medium and short wave, with a fine tuning control for SW. It also has a built in flashlight - that rectangle next to the dial. It has a little flap covering the light, and the red button on the side activates it. The one I had performed poorly. Didn't care for it enough to examine why. I vote for this one. I'm curious to see if you can get it going. 5. Sokol-310, medium and long wave, from the mid to late 80s. Never had one, so no other comments. One general note on Russian radios: I've noticed that in later years - late 70s, through to the 90s, the quality control took a sharp nosedive. Older receivers are more likely to just work, while newer ones may have problems with the electrolytics, cracked and dry solder joints and faulty earphone sockets.

[@MajoroTom]

very cool information

[@tedcowart3647]

I bought a NIB Nevsky 402 a few years ago and it's a great performer. Hot on shortwave

[@LakeNipissing]

Shango should pin this comment to the top... very good detailed information on most of these.

[@heavenplus1]

Amazing information!👍

[@BenHelweg]

I vote 4 too!

[@deepblueskyshine]

Now Shango has a medal for 10 years service in armed forces of USSR :) The Nevsky 402 you're interested in utilises soviet equivalent of Siemens' TCA440. This IC is one of the oldest of its kind and before the higher frequencies and bandwidth from Siemens - the S 042 and the now ubiquitous NE/SA602-612 appeared most of the derect conversion receivers build by radio and electronics amateurs were build upon this IC as well as half of industrially manufactured consumer radios.

[@electrofan7180]

That Sokol-310 definetely was army's anniversary gift for some soviet soldier. It contains soviet army personal tag and a medal "ussr military forces - for 10 years of flawless service". It is definitely unique and most worthy thing from the whole pile. Sad that some people are selling their family's history for few bucks on ebay. Actually I'm never stop to be amazed how you guys love such soviet stuff there because most of those radios are like useless junk here, no one wants it and AM is dead here (same as soviet 64-74 MHz FM). I'd vote for Nevskiy-402 'cause it uses more modern guts. Also would like to see perfomance comparsion of it with other radios as you did before in the desert.

[@K-Riz314]

The medal struck me that way, too. I honestly can't comprehend how someone would just give it away like that, unless it was already wrapped and they didn't realize it was in there.

[@РусланЗаурбеков-з6е]

This is really sad. But this parcel was delievered from Ukraine -- this explains it all.

[@altrel06]

It's Christmas here every time Shango uploads

[@rogersmith7396]

Russian Christmas. Cheap busted radios. How bout a Russian I Pod?

[@chrisreynolds6331]

@@rogersmith7396 As a child I only wanted old broken radios for Christmas 😂😂

[@WolfmanDude]

Yo shango, just want to say thanks for the variety of things you repair on the channel. Its why your channel never gets boring, keep it up!

[@hattree]

In Soviet Russia, the radio listens to you.

[@frothe42]

Still does.

[@williammorse8330]

just like today's Alexa..... and our trail is just beginning

[@thehappylittlefoxakabenji8154]

especially the Export models

[@SteveHacker]

That’s the U.S. !

[@OldSonyMan]

In 2021, it's your phone that is listening and recording everything you do !

[@markaz2kk]

I cannot wait for your videos to watch every week or so. They are a blast from the past. Also make fun of the stupidity of the life we are in at the moment. The medal you got with the favorite radio, get the geiger meter out and see if its made of uranium.

[@pf-scottied0g969]

Number two would be my choice as it is the worst looking of the bunch & it has a schematic. Then number three, (because it is the biggest)! I like how they include the extras. I have a small collection of Soviet pins and medals for linemen and utility workers that came as bonuses to things I have bought over the years. They are an interesting look into the past.

[@tough213]

I really enjoyed this video as well as all your videos and commentaries I learn a great deal watching you and love your sense of humor any of them would make a good choice to start with wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving and happy and healthy holiday season all the best

[@elgordoblanco]

Shango. Not sure how many I speak for if any but I think we would all love you to start at one end and make your way to the other. Your awesome and thank you

[@sonyajones]

That post card of "Hotel Odessa" is kewl. Too bad Odessa in Texas is not near the water. Love those radios!

[@wackyworldofwindios3476]

Good morning . The first one out of the box. Your road trip videos are a lot of fun. That was a hole lot of Tubs you scored a few videos back.

[@CyberFoxUK]

Number five, I love seeing soviet electronics and love this channel, keep up the good work Shango066

[@Jon-jy1dg]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills. I've learned a lot that it's helped me immensely in my own electronic work

[@violentsense]

Inscription on medal "USSR MILITARY FORCES. FOR 10 YEARS OF FLAWLESS SERVICE"

[@eefjuh5533]

@Shango066, the last radio came with a little something taped to a piece of cardboard which you tossed back into the box. Did you got that out again? It didn't show up in the video when you showed the radios and the gifts.

[@jeffshaw4039]

You got a medal for your outstanding service on utube.

[@aluminumfence]

"On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a Soviet Transistor radio."

[@SarahRWilson]

Alan Sherman paraphrased. But not a single one of these has the thingie one end of which you stick in your ear, but you can't stick the other end anywhere because it's bent.

[@nicholaslemonakis5138]

Hi Shango I vote for #4 first then 2 second. Love your videos as well as your comments! Thanks again!

[@stevencarlson5422]

I’m going to go with the more modern ones #4 just to see what it looks like compared to the older Soviet radios that I’ve seen you tackle already

[@Seiskid]

The governor fundraiser comment had me in stitches. Number 4 the grey one looks interesting .

[@michaelbill123]

Maybe the senders thought in case the box were to get wet in transit, the saran wrap might keep the radio’s dry?

[@gibbywankenobi66]

I was thinking the same thing. Might not be a bad idea after all.

[@KameraShy]

The Post Office, UPS and Fedex all leave my packages out in the rain. Saran wrap is much appreciated. Especially for vintage, irreplaceable items.

[@fredflintstone8048]

... the love that went into packing them ...

[@jogiemka]

In all honesty, I'd enjoy watching you work on any of these!

[@Fredy5100]

My vote goes for little radio #4, seems to be the most unusual out of this bunch, with #5 as the backup. As always, thank you for the content!

[@ztechrepairs]

@5:10 Oh sexy .... hahahahaha looks like they gave you a little gift after all!! 🤣🤣

[@Masterkill45588]

You inspired me to go find an old soviet radio and see if I cant get it to run just for the hell of it. You rock shango

[@johnnytacokleinschmidt515]

My preference is #5 and then #1. They look very nice.

[@darrencoe5795]

#1 looks interesting #4 as backup, thankyou.

[@chrisreynolds6331]

They all look great but number one is my favourite. Attractive looking set and looks to be in excellent condition.

[@jrockprojects]

#1 and then #4. Always an entertaining vid by shango.

[@alphabeets]

Number 5 looks cool. Do that one! (But do them all!)

[@OldSonyMan]

I want to see number 5, purely because I bought one of those, brand new in 1993 ! It was a good radio and an absolute bargain @ £4 (bought in the UK). My second choice would be the one with it's speaker detached, as it maybe more of a challenge. Keep up the good work !

[@godfreypoon5148]

The plastic wrap is good in case a package gets wet in transit, e.g. some genius drops it in a puddle. Gives the item an extra chance to stay dry. Someone told me this is the reason behind the Chinese obsession with yellow packing tape.

[@DavenHiskey]

Yes, what if submersion..what then?

[@ambient5]

It is a very good practice. Sometimes these packages are exposed outside in the rain.

[@mUbase]

13:25 "dont just pick this one cos' it's the biggest" That raised a giggle. I say numbers 2 and 4 because random (we dont have free will really).

[@kinksfan86]

I'm going for number 5. I like the look of that one. Number 1 also looks interesting.

[@csterett]

Comrade Shango; You must be careful what you say as you live in the Union of the California Socialist Republic. You may be "cancelled" by the "thought police". You could be denounced and declared an "enemy of the people" and may need to be put in a "reeducation" camp!

[@alphabeets]

That Saran Wrap does almost nothing to protect hardware items. Other than keeping moisture out. I never understood that thinking.

[@dedmazai9212]

Каждый из приемников интересен по своему.. Первые два собраны по стандартной схеме применяемой как в мелких так и в крупных приемниках .Третий приемник с интересным усилителем низкой частоты. Четвертый на интегральных схемах да! , и довольно неплохой избирательностью .. Но если микросхема испорчена то для ее поисков придется потратить много времени. Пятый приемник с более современным усилителем звука а по схемотехнике ближе к третьему. Each of the receivers is interesting in its own way .. The first two are assembled according to the standard scheme used in both small and large receivers. The third receiver with an interesting low frequency amplifier. Fourth on integrated circuits yes! , and quite good selectivity .. But if the microcircuit is damaged, then you will have to spend a lot of time looking for it. The fifth receiver with a more modern sound amplifier and in terms of circuitry is closer to the third.

[@jeffreyhickman3871]

Nice 👍 collection of radios 📻. I want to see you resurrect ALL of these. They look 👀 like 👍 1960’s, and 1970’s. From classic plastic cases, to leatherette ones ☝️, these radios 📻 deserve a home 🏠. Ya sure do GREAT 👍 resurrections on ALL radios 📻. So does Radiotvphononut. Your friend, Jeff.

[@weerobot]

Love Old Pocket Radios.. especially bring back to life.. look forward to you Reviving them..

[@Rems61]

I would like to see #1 first, with #3 as the backup.. and as always, thanks for the entertaining video commentary. :^)

[@quantumleap359]

Number 3 is my choice, it looks the most used (loved?) Even your unboxing videos are more interesting than 90% of the shit on KZbin!

[@50sTransistorRadios]

That's a nice lot of radios. It looks like whoever was awarded that Sokol 310 didn't use it, perhaps it was awarded posthumously, since a dog tag was with it. Radio #2 would probably be the most interesting to resurrect.

[@luigirofartsylvain266]

The ussr armed forces give you a medal BEFORE the radio is repaired ..... They already know that you will not fail :) Bonne soirée Shango :)

[@xsc1000]

I vote for number 4 - Nevskiy-402. Its from the end of USSR, so I expect worse quality of parts, even the radio is quite new. Its a pity that soviets didnt made smaller radios with FM, only the bigger ones like Selena. AM radios are now pretty useless in Europe, because AM broadcasting is ending. Other socialistic countries (Czechoslovakia, Hungary, East Germany) made many radios with AM/FM, even some smaller ones.

[@ppc7457]

these radios are MW/LW only.

[@xsc1000]

@@ppc7457 I know. Some with SW too.

[@EdgarsLS]

well did the soviets ever use FM standart band? I thought they used only UKV. you can also convert UKV radios to work in the FM band.

[@xsc1000]

@@EdgarsLS They used OIRT FM (UKV) 64-74MHz. But because some of those radios were exported to other countries, many types had alternative partlist for standard FM. So conversion is often quite easy, usually change 3 capacitors and then realign input + oscillator coils.

[@TheSystemerr]

@@xsc1000 "Easy" you said? Huh, especially without tuning devices, yeah!

[@TechGorilla1987]

Regarding the small gifts - There is a Louisiana/French/South American term called "Lagniappe." It's a small gift given by a merchant at the time of a sale (like the 13th doughnut at a bakery) and also has similar traditions in other parts of the world. Perhaps the Russians have a similar practice.

[@grandpaduncan]

Please check out #5, the Cokoa 310 first. Number 4 is my second choice.

[@PapiDoesIt]

In Soviet Union, radio listens to you.

[@michaelbill123]

🙄

[@luigirofartsylvain266]

By the way, this Sokol-310 definitely needs to be saved first, for at least two reasons: 1) In tribute to this soldier who seems to have been loyal for 10 years 🤭 😉 2) because it is inherently a very good radio :)

[@Buglet720]

I love The styling of #1. It along with that nice looking case.

[@mileshigh1321]

The 402 would be nice! Those gifts were cool especially the medal!

[@iana6713]

I have a very similar Sokol radio, model 210, boxed and with instructions. Dates from around the time of the fall of the USSR, late '91 I think. Very good sound quality on both LW and MW. And I like that medal!

[@teacfan1080]

Probably #4 as you said it was interesting. Nice stash though along with the bonus items.

[@grlg2]

Hi Shango, I'd like to see the Cokoa 310 followed by the 402 but like you said they probably both work ok. Cheers.

[@rogersmith7396]

You are now a hero of the Soviet transister radio.

[@rfburns5601]

Repair whichever one meets the following conditions: 1) All electrolytic caps good 2) All tranformers have a broken wire 3) All transistors have internal tin whiskers 4) Tuning capacitor has intemittenty open or shorted plates Am I a shitass, or what?

[@nickb.8876]

Shango066 you have not met your monthly quota of Mumble rap. -25 social credit. Glory to the Flavor Administration! Lol, Great video!

[@crouchingjaguar]

I'd like to see number 4 or number 2. I miss having things that were built to last or at least fixable. Now everything is so disposable.

[@willthecat3861]

The COKOA (sorry no Russian keyboard installed) Just want to see inside it... and why its so reliable.

[@vicmabus1532]

Shoot! I was gonna pick 3 'cause it's biggest...

[@bazj5392]

The 3rd one, but doesn't matter which, they all look interesting and in pretty good condition too.

[@iworkout6912]

Wow, you got a lot of responses for which radio to work on first....Probably best to just start with the first one that was in the shipping box.

[@SpinStar1956]

5, then 3 Comrade-Shango! Congratulations on 10 YEARS OF FLAWLESS SERVICE IN CCCP ARMED SERVICES!

[@alex.zen.4587]

Thanks for the interesting video. In the early 70s, the USSR produced about 8 million radios a year. People loved to listen to the radio at home, on a camping trip, or fishing. Today it is already history.

[@nikolajpotanin]

would be interesting to see you turn on Sokol 310 first. Nevskiy 402 is very interesting radio as well, it is compact and has SW and a built in flashlight

[@marcoantonie2397]

I agree with this! Hi from Serbia! USSR had a very nice production of this items. I have a Сокол, but diferent one. Сокол means the Hawk...

[@marcoantonie2397]

And Shango066, you are the King!

[@TruBluYahoo]

Numbers 1& 2 look interesting.. that's my vote

[@michaelbiedermann6666]

The third one, because it's the biggest of course. But also looks very interesting. Number 2 as a backup.

[@tarstarkusz]

You should print out a postcard of Saint Kyle of Kenosha and send it to them!!!

[@interactii]

I would like to see that No 4 one, I'm curious to see if there's any decline in quality near the end of the era of the USSR.

[@ricknelsonm]

How about number two, and number one as a backup

[@cjmarsh504]

10:19 Yeah, they took the John McDonough's statue in the river! Someone recovered it, and it was missing ever since. Nice radios Shango

[@rolandkeith5322]

Choice one I would like to see number two worked on first and second choice the number four radio for a flame up and try to run.

[@bigmotter001]

#4 then #3. Great score with all of them. Take care!

[@DavenHiskey]

What if box submersion, you will thank greatly...that..it was plastik filmed...yes!

[@joseppuig925]

#2 the lovely small radio looks that it will take some work to resurrect

[@christianrottler]

#5, the Sokol 310-I think, this is the coolest of them.

[@tedbell4416]

Great video as always jump kick man

[@doctorwhofan6340]

Number 4 I'd say because like you said it's the most modern and to me the most interesting with that tuning display and all

[@RockeyDAproductions]

if i wasnt between homes id be trying to get some cool radios... getting land far away from population is only priority other than climbing the ranks at work!

[@frankalvarez7387]

The coin on its back says "armed forces sssr for 10 years of service" seems like a cool item on its own

[@gregoryclemen1870]

I think you should pick out the one that you like the most, and get it running again!!!!!

[@patf2444]

Number 5 ....and number 1 as backup....i chose 5 because you said they are good radios and I'd like to hear it play!

[@capolaya]

I'd like to see the small No. 2 radio going. It looks interesting.

[@Synthematix]

Number1 shango, looks so nice

[@davepike6170]

Really enjoyed this "treasure hunt in a box" way cool. How about: (#1) one of the modern sets you have two of, (#2) number 1, the first radio far left as displayed. These are my first two suggestions. Anxious to see all, one by one, resurrected! 🙂

[@krz8888888]

Good to play with something different, keeps the mind sharp

[@THEtechknight]

I wanna see the that has the speaker with it. Because its so random.

[@gingerelvira6587]

I would like to choose the 5th. one, Red & Black, and am curious as what metal the medal is made from. txs.

[@featheredskeptic1301]

The medallion said "USSR armed forces" (on the edge of the medallion) and "For 10 years of flawless service" in the middle.

[@roderickroderick7216]

Number 4. And you have two in case you need to compare...

[@charger959]

#4 IS interesting, no you didn't sway me, I was thinking that at first sight.

[@radiotvphononut]

I think we be going there pretty quick.

[@brentschmitt3338]

The original owners were probably on a waiting list for a new radio.

[@drjmansplace5174]

7:55 USSR Officers Medal? (Perhaps comparable to the US Gold Star or Purple Hart) 8:50 USSR Dog Tag My vote is for this radio. Seems a USSR solider carried it while on duty. Be interesting if you can get the story on it.

[@tomekkruger]

Outside the circle it says "military force sssr" and inside of circle is " for 10 years perfect service". On the plate was WS SSSR and U-34372. I think you're right. SSSR is Союз Советских Социалистических Республик what means Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

[@drjmansplace5174]

@@nikolajpotanin wasn't too sure. Thanks for the clarification.

[@drjmansplace5174]

@@tomekkruger Makes sense. Wonder what rank the soldier held?

[@tomekkruger]

​@@drjmansplace5174 I don't know. I am not proficient in military matters, especially of neighboring countries. I can even hardly recognize the epaulets of Polish officers, I'm from Poland. But I know the Russian alphabet and I've read the inscription. And used to see the Russian army on Polish streets in the past (until 1992).

[@andygozzo72]

i have a sokol rp204, looks pretty much new in box, working reasonably well, only 'issue' is one knob is slightly different colour to the others and the case! must've been a different batch of plastic.

[@kd5byb]

Also would love to see you buy / resurrect a Mayak-2 or Mayak-M receiver as found on eBay. :)

[@intell2OOO]

i chose number one, because when i was a kid, i cant make exact the same radio to work.

[@JWimpy]

I want to see the Cocoa radio playing. As well as more details about the medals that were in it.