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09-29-2011, 03:36 PM
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Grundig 2540U Antenna
I little help please, I've just acquired this Grundig 2540U and I'm trying to figure out an external antenna. Any suggestions as to what might go into these holes? I also need to replace the dial light(s). I haven't pulled the chassis yet, but any ideas on what they might be and how difficult their replacement is? I was really wanting a Majestic model, but this one was just too nice (and cheap) to pass up.
Thanks! Dave
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09-29-2011, 03:53 PM
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Someone knows for sure, but I believe the two labeled "FM antenna 240 ohms" can be connected to a twin lead folded dipole antenna, and the two on the right labeled "GND ANT" can be used for ground and a long wire antenna for AM and SW.
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09-29-2011, 04:29 PM
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Thanks guys! I've wanted one of these wood-cased, German radios ever since I got my first Grundig console. I think they are just a marvel of engineering and I'm hoping to begin begin a radio collection starting with this one. I can't wait to dig into this thing, I am excited!
Dave
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09-29-2011, 05:03 PM
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09-29-2011, 05:08 PM
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Okay you table-radio gurus, anything that I should be aware of prior to attempting to extract the chassis from this little beasty? It looks pretty straight-forward (if I can get the damn knobs off!). This thing appears to have the same e-stat tweeters as my Grundig console!
Dave
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Relax and Fisher, Grundig, Motorola & Magnavox Consoles | Dahlquist DQ-30 | DCM TimeWindow 3 | PSB Stratus Gold i | RtR II-F | Klipsch KG-4 | KLH 6 & System 20 | Nakamichi PA-7 | B&K Monoblocks | Outlaw Audio 950 | Carver MXR-130 | Pioneer SX-1250 | Sansui 9090DB
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09-29-2011, 04:55 PM
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Banana plugs fit those connectors nicely and are convienently caried by radio shack.
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09-29-2011, 07:29 PM
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Some sets don't need the knobs removed because the dial glass is attached to the chassis on a fair precentage european sets, and it is a safe bet that that is the case with your set. Try unbolting the chassis and GENTLY pulling it back, and if it slides easily and the glass moves in complete unison with the chassis then the glass is probably attached to the chassis rather than the cabinet. I beileve some european companies used set screws on knobs so look out for those.
Good luck.
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09-30-2011, 03:36 PM
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Thanks for the tips everyone. Now would anyone have a schematic for this radio? A thorough web search has turned up absolutely nothing for this model.
Thanks again! Dave
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Relax and Fisher, Grundig, Motorola & Magnavox Consoles | Dahlquist DQ-30 | DCM TimeWindow 3 | PSB Stratus Gold i | RtR II-F | Klipsch KG-4 | KLH 6 & System 20 | Nakamichi PA-7 | B&K Monoblocks | Outlaw Audio 950 | Carver MXR-130 | Pioneer SX-1250 | Sansui 9090DB
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10-08-2011, 01:59 PM
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Could anyone recommend a good restoration shop in my area (Western CT)?
Thanks! Dave
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Relax and Fisher, Grundig, Motorola & Magnavox Consoles | Dahlquist DQ-30 | DCM TimeWindow 3 | PSB Stratus Gold i | RtR II-F | Klipsch KG-4 | KLH 6 & System 20 | Nakamichi PA-7 | B&K Monoblocks | Outlaw Audio 950 | Carver MXR-130 | Pioneer SX-1250 | Sansui 9090DB Last edited by relaximus; 10-08-2011 at 03:05 PM.
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