This one is made by RRR - "Rīgas Radiotehnikas Rūpnīca", translates to Riga Radio Factory, which is in Latvia. There's also the "VEF" brand that made radios which was also based in Latvia. There was also Elfa/Aidas - from Lithiania (made mostly tube radios and reel to reel tape recorders)
@IrishvintageTVRadio
Жыл бұрын
We're VEF and RRR the same factory?
@error52
Жыл бұрын
@@IrishvintageTVRadio Nope, completely different factories. I don't remember about RRR, but VEF was established before WWII and before the soviets took over.
@IrishvintageTVRadio
Жыл бұрын
@@error52 Interesting, thank you.
@markiangooley
Жыл бұрын
With that name, the obvious joke is that people in India made a hit movie about it…
@OkupantTuriMutiCiet
Жыл бұрын
@@error52 VEF was founded in 1919.
@Guitarhero1000
Жыл бұрын
Shango is the best in the biz! Been watching you for years. Never a dull moment. Love your News/QVC/Radio news commentary. Always get a chuckle. Crunkle frunkulate!
@IrishvintageTVRadio
Жыл бұрын
Most of the USSR radio's were made in Riga, Latvia. Always very good performance when sorted. Thanks again
@RZ296
Жыл бұрын
Not most, but many. In fact, only Radiotechnica (such as this Selga) and VEF is two factories existed in Soviet Latvia. When USSR has gone, Latvia destroys their industry, including VEF and Radiotechnica.
@user-wq5sr6vt7x
Жыл бұрын
Also in Belarus, Minsk producing joint "Horizon".
@xsc1000
Жыл бұрын
@@RZ296 Not Latvia destroyed it but competition. Even they were popular in USSR, they were obsolete.
@alex.zen.4587
Жыл бұрын
There were more than 100 large radio factories in the USSR. WEF and RRR were just one of them. But, really, Latvian radios were liked and they were popular.
@toomaskotkas4467
Жыл бұрын
It's a lie. There were a lot of factories that were making radios in USSR. Latvia didn't make any radios, USSR did.
@user-je5xu7dj4o
Жыл бұрын
Великолепный радиоприемник,очень не прихотливый с великолепным звуком. Лайк, за вторую жизнь приёмнику!
@chevguy8587
Жыл бұрын
translation Great radio, very unpretentious with great sound. like, for a second life to receiver
@ultraproject2619
Жыл бұрын
Hi from the UK. I had one of these as a kid, I remember the square red ceramic caps. It ran for 20+ years, and if its ever found probably still works.
@leegilbert9780
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the late night capacitor fix... Now I can sleep well.
@nicolasbonazzola1040
Жыл бұрын
hello!! I have many transistor radios. I have bought many models of Soviet radio receivers on ebay. but both the selga 404 and the 405 models are one of my favorites both in design and in simplicity, selectivity and sensitivity. I already have 12 of these!! and one of them has become my receiver for daily use. greetings from Argentina.
@myradiovideos
Жыл бұрын
Nice Restoration, have repaired a few of these European Radios!! I retired just before Covid hit. Had collected about 50 pocket transistor radios over the years and decided it was time to do some repair. Many of these had some real collectable value so it was worth the effort. I would say that in 80% of the cases it was all related to capacitors. Very Low Audio. Most had dirty volume power switches... Was able to restore most of them over a 8 month period. Lots of fun, lots of pulling out your hair. Having the right tools was critical... Still left are 2 Sony that have the built in CLOCK!! Decided to save the hardest ones for another day... OH!!! I did throw out 6 radios as they were just not worth it, some water damage, some battery leakage that ate up the PC boards... Robert
@mauanderuk
Жыл бұрын
What a performer well worth the effort of repair.
@volvo09
Жыл бұрын
Well cared for too. Even though it took a whack at some point.
@curtchase3730
Жыл бұрын
That was an amazing repair job! You are the master in radio/TV repair! Imagine what that rig would pick up @ night out in the open terrain.
@RPike-bq3xm
Жыл бұрын
The use of a used SMD was awesome! You make me so proud!
@JerryEricsson
Жыл бұрын
Man that noise takes me back! Our old AM Radio used to get that noise when my Uncle came by in his old Ford 4 banger.
@alex.zen.4587
Жыл бұрын
Спасибо за видео. Один из моих любимых радиоприемников. Не только отличные чувствительность и звучание, но и прекрасный дизайн.
@SDS-1
Жыл бұрын
Wow an early Saturday morning Shango
@SierraJohn
Жыл бұрын
Smart fix for the bar antenna. Nice job.
@OkupantTuriMutiCiet
Жыл бұрын
Finally a radio from Latvia.
@toomaskotkas4467
Жыл бұрын
No, from USSR.
@deepblueskyshine
Жыл бұрын
This was equivalent to taiwanese pocket radios in USA for the USSR - mass produced, but very far from that cheap relative to average Joe income. The secret of good reception for all soviet radios was multitank first IF filter - a bit less losses than cristal filter with properly tuneable bandpass. This example goes under 404 model number - an intermediate serie recognisable by silvery speaker grill and chromed outer rim of the dial and the only difference with the later larger serie 405 model is box finish - black painted small holes perforated speaker grill and only the dial center cover was chromed.
@fiddlyphuk6414
Жыл бұрын
Multitank first IF filter, yes that's true. This thing also has a 3 transistor IF stage compared to a normal transistor radio's 2 transistor IF. That might also be the difference.
@kareno8634
Жыл бұрын
This was Well Worth the Fix, and the ability to do just that should not be underestimated. Thanks
@outaspaceman
Жыл бұрын
❤ the bridge cap idea, and I have something to try it out on…🤔
@mikecoackley6852
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised the reception is that good with a mended bar antenna. Glad it could be repaired. I have a selga 405 and it's a performer as well. Only downside, I find it picks up a lot of interference from everything around the house not to mention distant thunderstorms.
@PituWillson
Жыл бұрын
Rádio of my youth resp. childhood, still working, but here in Slovakia we have no moore AM
@keithbrandaw7229
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding as usual, fix was worth the trouble, Keep up the good work sounds first rate!
@RJDA.Dakota
Жыл бұрын
Your reviews on these Soviet made radios is just awesome. Before your videos on these radios, I would see one every now and then and not give it a thought. Now, however, I’ve seen several and on different KZitem channels as well. Shango does a tremendous job. Thanks for your videos and your channel. I learn a lot.
@teacfan1080
Жыл бұрын
What a good performer! It would be interesting to see how it picks up stations out in the desert.
@jima2570
Жыл бұрын
I always learn something from these videos. Thanks Shango!
@frankowalker4662
Жыл бұрын
That sounds awesome. Nice one Shango. It's just a pitty there's nothing worth listening to.
@arnislacis9064
8 ай бұрын
I have similar model to this, my is Selga 403. I did all recaping and it works well.
@ritmo1130
Жыл бұрын
Great job! And you have very good reception in your area, good stations too.
@michaelrobertson575
Жыл бұрын
I can remember seeing one of these in Britain that was branded Vega. I wonder why you don't use L.W. in America now? Long Wave proved to have useful extra reach (if a lot of power was thrown at it) with Britain transmitting the Shipping Forecast to those out at sea via B.B.C. Radio 4.
@HughTVDX
Жыл бұрын
BBC Radio 4 198 KHz gives a good signal on S Portugal at night, even in the daytime its, semi usable at this time of year, around 1100 miles distance.
@HughTVDX
Жыл бұрын
Longwave in North America was always used by non directional beacons for aircraft (NDB's), in Europe they are/were used above the longwave broadcast band, closing slowly now.
@peterbramwell1069
Жыл бұрын
I could pick up Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on 279khz long wave overnight in West Yorkshire England quiet often.
@HughTVDX
Жыл бұрын
@@peterbramwell1069 Sadly longwave is dying off, RTL 234 KHz closed at the beginning of the year, Poland 225,Algeria & Ireland still on 252, Morocco 171 and Radio 4 198KHz of course.Is Iceland still active on 189?
@borisborisov195
Жыл бұрын
Yep that capacitor. Vividly remember these from few kits that I've build as a kid. I had much too powerful iron and sometimes these would start boiling.
@EdgarsLS
Жыл бұрын
Be careful with those ceramic variable capacitors, they tend to seize up and then the adjustment screw breaks off from the ceramic wafer
@2006chame
Жыл бұрын
it seems so easy when you do it
@ImSoNotSleepy
Жыл бұрын
Ooh, this is a Radiotehnika radio, a Latvian company
@toomaskotkas4467
Жыл бұрын
No, it was a Soviet factory, which was based in what is known now as "latvia".
@redneckways1933
Жыл бұрын
Damm it. You are going to make me get that Westinghouse back out, lol I had to. Change the transformer out, and I did get all the volts needed, but I only ended with one station in but very low volume. I will check that cap.
@50shadesofbeige88
Жыл бұрын
Oh, night cap Shango. Nice.
@Popeyes66
Жыл бұрын
It's Shango time. Love your witty comments on everyday topics,and love your made up Yiddish sounding words too. The repairs are secondary.
@jdmccorful
Жыл бұрын
Getem, green/blue gloved goblin! You the best radio cafibulator! Enjoyed watching.
@markmarkofkane8167
Жыл бұрын
In Soviet Russia, the radio listens to you! Lol. Interesting radio. Soviet radios are the greatest!
@chuckermatinger3794
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I live for transistor radios!
@focus82grothm.84
Жыл бұрын
Great job and stellar radio performance 😊👍
@markaz2kk
Жыл бұрын
I could do the transformer rewrite in a heartbeat. But you nailed it 😂
@radiofm7694
Жыл бұрын
Awesome build, those good times 🙂
@DeadKoby
Жыл бұрын
In USSR, Radio fixes YOU.
@cipherthedemonlord8057
Жыл бұрын
I need to finish working on my Selga 402.
@RockeyDAproductions
Жыл бұрын
some of these radios are really damn cool.
@Steven-re7xt
5 ай бұрын
Tks fer how to fix a bar antenna W/heat shrink. Good thing to put in my book. Odn-1
@leetucker9938
Жыл бұрын
this is a beautiful looking radio
@55benchguy
Жыл бұрын
It would really suck if AM goes away. These units are so cool to hold in your hand and hear real analog sound. It would be wonderful if someone started a nice to listen to AM radio station again.
@Gustavo-sf9oz
Жыл бұрын
my grandfather had one. model name "selga". This was popular radio in the 80's
@n2n8sda
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I think you should do one of these dropped / abused repairs wearing a doctors white coat and blue gloves, dangle some test leads around your neck in lieu of a stethoscope for extra effect. Glad to see the patient came out with good health.
@docnele
Жыл бұрын
Soviet industry was divere through the republics-partially because jobs were needed, partially in an attempt to avoid everything being destroyed in the case of the war. I have read that Sukhoi-25 attack fighters were made in Georgia truck factory, all the way from prototypes, by truck factory workers. Those first prototypes had "interesting" flight characteristics and were used for ground testing of combat damage, but entire series was later made there.
@gustavevilleneuvedehoff-un5459
Жыл бұрын
Antonov heavy aircraft were also built in Tashkent, Uzbekistan - they spread factories all over the country so that people could have jobs everywhere. They shouldn't have built the capacitor factory in Armenia though (a joke for those who understand).
@andw2638
Жыл бұрын
Hi, in terms of Long Wave I can understand why it is of low concern to people in the western US, given that it has never been used for b/c radio transmissions in the Americas. Sadly long wave is in decline in Europe. Living in the Western European Islands we only have two long wave stations of much interest, BBC Radio 4 and RTE Radio 1. The latter being of interest to people in Britain because most people in the island of Ireland can pick up Radio 1 on FM. There is some speculation that BBC 4 on 198 kHz will go off the air but the frequency will remain in use, with a solid state transmitter, because it controls electricity meter timings. As happened with the French 162 kHz channel. Anyway these USSR receivers seem very efficient, it would be great if someone would produce a kit based on the circuit of one of these. I know you have built a couple of Chinese kits for medium wave (or "the broadcast band" in US parlance) and were not too impressed by either.
@shkiper4224
5 ай бұрын
My grandfather had one of these.
@chrisrichard298
Жыл бұрын
Shango, I don't always agree with your political viewpoints, but for the purposes of repairing old electronics, who the hell cares where the radio came from. I personally think old soviet electronics are pretty cool, and I'm pretty sure you buying old, obsolete electronics even from Russia, isn't funding Putin's war efforts. So, screw the critics, do what you do, and keep the videos coming. I'm not here for politics, social justice, or any of that crap. I'm here for the electronics and the joy of seeing something old brought back to life. Keep doing what we come here for and the haters can piss off.
@andic6676
Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing that "RRR" logo on a Rigonda Party Time music centre I had once :)
@worroSfOretsevraH
Жыл бұрын
Still waiting (not so)patiently for the Alpinist 321 video.
@tiporari
Жыл бұрын
Worth it, if for nothing else than to keep your skills sharp.
@christophero1969
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@p-fix
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful work! @10:45 - priceless 😁
@hestheMaster
Жыл бұрын
Save from being put on the Gulag shelf. Great repair technique, very systematically done.
@directcurrent5751
Жыл бұрын
Astonishing talent for electronics troubleshooting. Respect. However, I miss roundie resurrections and restorations. CRT is the only woody for me. Maybe it's a generational thing or maybe it's missing the Charles E Stone repair shop. He was a racist ranting show piece. But he could repair tube TVs like crazy. This channel is my nostalgic venue.
@garbleduser
Жыл бұрын
I like Russia. I wish Russia could be my ringtone. Hyper-sonic missiles...
@7c3c72602f7054696b
Жыл бұрын
You had me thinking...I'd say add some powdered steel to super glue and put the antenna together. I wouldn't rely on the antenna pressed together with tape but on the other hand what I suggested it would still affect permeability. Doubt it would matter at the frequency but I'm sure someone knowing more than I do has some ideas,
@rustyrobinson8027
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video 👍
@mikefinn2101
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a nice short video this Saturday, Every Saturday I wake up waiting for you videos to show up to start my weekend. Never a dull weekend, However I miss my crape erase commercials and still remember Jenny who even a block of wood is smarter than her:) waiting for next exciting u tube video. Many thanks Love your videos
@gavincurtis
Жыл бұрын
1:38 neat surround on the speaker cone.
@anthonymokelkie9360
Жыл бұрын
lots stations yea working good I agree !
@rolfsinkgraven
Жыл бұрын
A very nice repair
@1marcelfilms
Жыл бұрын
Here we have, another great video
@stirlingschmidt6325
Жыл бұрын
Well done shango, and thanks for all your effort! I'm also impresed by these things, given all the things the USSR government did to keep their subjects uninformed.
@toomaskotkas4467
Жыл бұрын
Just like USA was brainwashing its citizens. Oh wait, it still does.
@MrDoneboy
Жыл бұрын
Never underestimate the powe, of will power!
@againstalloddstherussiansg3206
Жыл бұрын
RRR - Riga Radio something. It's not russia or Ukraine. Actually Riga did make excellent, even the best electronics of USSR.
@bobbyk6585
Жыл бұрын
Yahoo, some Shango content for havdalah.
@user-cx9qv9jm4i
4 ай бұрын
Хорошая работа!А в самой протяжонной стране в мире нет АМ вещания.Только фм.И эти приемники сейчас просто молчат и стали бесполезны.У нас в Сибири выехал за город и тишина в эфире......,а расстояния громадные!
@gibbywankenobi66
Жыл бұрын
People get so exited over nothing. It's just a cool old radio. The folks that built it had absolutely no control over what their government was doing at the time.
@dz-abouttechnique1849
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@Steven-re7xt
5 ай бұрын
Rattle shake shake. I await the magic of some power. I await ...
@markanderson350
Жыл бұрын
I was worried you got flooded in LA. Nice radio.
@DonnyHooterHoot
Жыл бұрын
I'm back in the U.S.S.R You don't know how lucky you are, boy Back in the U.S.S.R
@godfreypoon5148
Жыл бұрын
That model is notoriously hard to find.
@JCWise-sf9ww
Жыл бұрын
What is different with the USSR made radios, that makes them such great performers on AM?? Plus, I would love it if we here in south-central PA had a nice AM classical station like that one, you have there in LA.
@ShadowsOnTheScreen
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video!
@leetucker9938
Жыл бұрын
i've nearly watched every shango066 video , I skipped the record players one
@mrnmrn1
Жыл бұрын
The problem with these transformers (including IF transformers) is that the coil former are made of a low melting point plastic. As you solder them, the leads become loose. I really don't get why they haven't used some better thermoplastics. This was a well known problem for Soviet electronics already in the '60s, but they kept on making them this way till the '90s!
@MrsG7swr
Жыл бұрын
I have two of its older much larger brothers i mean to tanker with i would send you one but postage from the czech republic to LA would be way too much they are heavy.
@akshonclip
Жыл бұрын
These were made in Latvia.
@scottlangille9900
Жыл бұрын
Good morning, you're posting early today.
@myroslavkoval2203
4 ай бұрын
Need change GE diode detector to SI.The best work for litle signals.
@vextenoch
Жыл бұрын
Its not from Russia, it's from Latvia. Riga factory.
@stphinkle
Жыл бұрын
I noticed these soviet radios seem to work on USA AM Broadcast Band with no modifications. I am guessing Russia and Ukraine use the same frequency range for AM broadcasting as the USA?
@WTC7
Жыл бұрын
When did shango start uploading early?
@1marcelfilms
Жыл бұрын
If the leather wears off any further it will be made in US
@transcanada9028
Жыл бұрын
Wow is it Memorial Day already?
@Santor-
Жыл бұрын
Why so many Soviet radios? Are they more interesting or different built in certain ways?
@SpinStar1956
Жыл бұрын
Memorial Day? I wish it was Memorial Day; I’m freezing my garbanzos off 🥶
@oscar_charlie
Жыл бұрын
Why an unreliable tantalum cap vs a mlcc ceramic?
@rkmklz7562
8 ай бұрын
If U can get 690 and 1090 from Mexico in L A...U are doing good....then try the L W band for Beacon and weather stations...
@lesliedymond9484
Жыл бұрын
Thay are good radios I have one here the Rx is very good on mw LW. I understand u don't have LW over there.
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