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What to Look For in Vintage AM/FM Radios

Popular collectors radios are sought after by radio and music enthusiasts alike. Depending on their make and condition, the value of these portable devices can be quite high. Consider some of the following tips when collecting or simply looking to buy a vintage radio by Aiwa or similar Japanese brands.

What Are Some Perks to Buying a Vintage Portable Radio?

Although radio is starting to go completely digital, AM and FM stereo varieties still pull in collectors and those seeking an old-fashioned music experience.

  • Value: The rarity of simple portable radios is growing. With radio going digital, there's little need for these antenna-based products, even in cars. This increases their worth quite quickly.
  • Accessories: Many collector radios may come with original accessories as well, such as headphones and earphones, cases, and user manuals. The closer to its original state from the store, the higher the value.
  • Vintage Sound: The simplicity of receiving radio waves creates a sound that many prefer to the clarity of digital.

What Do I Look For in a Portable AM/FM Radio?

As with all collector's items, look for certain things that can increase a stereo or radio's value in the small details of packaging, condition, and specifically sought-after models.

  • Original Painting: Classic portable radio and cassette players often have some sort of painted plastic painting specific to Japanese models. A lack of wear and damage on the vintage Aiwa increases its value.
  • Working Quality: In addition to strong stereo audio, the condition of the portable headphones, tuners, and buttons ensure proper function.
  • Age and Model: Certain sought-after portable radios made in Japan increase their rarity and value. Small varieties, such as the CR-LA50, are popular in collections.

How Do AM/FM Radios Work?

This original means for transferring radio to the masses, it's important to understand how the portable radio works when becoming a true collector.

  • Radio Waves: Radio waves themselves are a means of transferring energy to a transmitter, which in this case, is the portable radio itself. Antennae on a radio extend past the receiver to find the proper signal.
  • Analog Differences: FM, or Frequency Modulation, travels through fluctuations in the carrier's frequency. Amplitude Modulation, or AM, travels via the size or amplitude of the waves themselves. The strength and clarity of FM tends to be clearer than AM.
  • Amplifiers: Early amplifiers were called transistors, hence the name transistor radios. This components takes the current and amplifies the signal large enough to hear. This cuts out the need for large speakers which used to sit in the corner of standard homes.

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