Telefunken 1210 GLK - Zweier

Description

Another Bakelite model from the successful interwar radio manufacturer, Telefunken. By the 1930s, Telefunken had emerged as one of the most significant players in the development, production, and distribution of radio receivers across Europe. The company produced high-quality tabletop and console radios, often experimenting with Bakelite cabinet designs that reflected a militarily minimalist aesthetic. Telefunken’s undeniable strength lay in its sound quality and various advancements, primarily thanks to its cutting-edge speakers.

Telefunken was a pioneer in the superheterodyne principle, which greatly improved signal reception. Models such as the T40, 340 W, and 1210 GLK clearly demonstrated the company's technological progress.

During World War II, Telefunken shifted its focus to military equipment, producing transmitters, radar systems, and radio devices for the German army. The company made significant contributions to the development of high-frequency electronics and later played a key role in the post-war advancement of television technology.

Details

ID
CH 0126
Object
radio receiver
Type
tablemodel
Classification
- sound technology
- electric
- tube-based
Technical specification
Tubes/Valves: CF1 - CL2
Main principle: TRF with regeneration; 1 AF stage(s)
Wave bands: Broadcast, SW, LW
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110-240 Volt
Manufacturer
Telefunken Austria, Wien
Manufactured in
Austria
Dated
1935 - 1936
Collection relationship (age)
jazz
Format
315 x 255 x 180 mm
Material: Bakelite
Condition
Original, good.
Location
MB-G