Superb Hacker Vhf Herald Rp37a Fm Vintage Radio. Worlds Best Sounding Portable?
Current Price: $ 145.00
judeatmoatfarm store SUPERB HACKER VHF HERALD RP37A FM VINTAGE RADIO. WORLDS BEST SOUNDING PORTABLE? Description: Superb Hacker HERALD VHF RP37A portable transistor radio from the 70's.SEE AND HEAR THIS RADIO PLAY ON YOUTUBE HERE SEE THE HACKER HERALD RP37A PAGE AT THE RADIO MUSEUMhttp://www.radiomuseum.org/r/hacker_herald_vhf_rp37arp_37.htmlReal radio enthusiasts in the UK regard one domestic maker above all others when it comes to transistor portables from the 60's and 70's. That maker was Hacker, enthusiasts agree it was the very best maker in the UK by quite a distance.However Hacker were only in production from 1960 through to the late 70s when they went bankrupt, and during those two decades they produced unashemedly expensive portables that restricted sales to only the well heeled. Further they never exported. So awareness of Hacker has tended to be restricted to enthusiasts, while the wider community generally assume that the more ubiquitous Roberts produced britains best.Over recent years and spread by word of mouth in the enthusiast community a number of Hacker radios have finally found thier way into the hands of radio connoisuers around the globe. The general concensus suggests that Hacker radios at thier best, pass muster with the portables hithertoo regarded by enthusiasts as the finest ever produced.So this is one of the must have sets for any serious transistor radio collector and particularly for the Hacker brand specific collector.It is also a great radio for anyone who needs a radio, and particularly appealing in preference to a modern new DAB set.It is what makers Hackers so collectable that makes them a valid choice even today. Put simply they no longer make radios like this, and never again will.Hacker particularly never skimped. The durable materials, high quality components, meticulous build quality, service freindly yet very stylish design. And most importantly the peerless sound quality.Hackers are quite simply classics. And some more than others. The HERALD RP37A is certainly up there with the most celebrated Hacker models.The Herald VHF is widely credited by Hacker enthusiasts as THE very best sounding Hacker model. So given the status Hacker is starting to achieve in the worldwide enthusiast community, it could be argued that this is probably amoung the elite of the best sounding portables ever produced in the world.While it IS undoubtedly the best sounding Hacker portable, the RP37A does have some limitations. It is a VHF (FM) dedicated set...just the one band, and that extends only from 88.00 to 101.00. But if your favourite FM stations fall within that range you are in for a real treat. This is probably the nearest you will get to hi-fi sound quality in a portable. In any case live with the limitations simply for the sound. You will have other radios to listen above 101.00 surely.Pictures speak a thousand words! I have provided a wide range of clear photos to allow you to assess the external and interior condition, originality and completeness of this radio.I would hesitate to call any 40 year old used radio "mint", yet this example gets close, and over and above what you can see in the photos there is nothing I feel I should identify as a notable issue. Of course it is a used radio around 40 years old and it is bound to have a at least a few minor scuffs and marks.The tuning scale, controls, grille, rexine covering are all in excellent condition. Further, the radio is complete and correct in all respects as far as I can see. The aerial looks original and correct. It extends and retracts fully, and articulates from the base to tilt for optimim reception.The foam padding beneath the rexine covering is generally always age degraded, but this Herald VHF has been carefully dismantled and the front panel has been expertly re-padded to restore the original padded look and feelThe radio is in perfect working order. Tuning strongly and responding smoothly and well via the rotary volume, tuning, bass and treble controls. Pushbittons select the AFC and inter station muting.I am pricing this radio in relation to its desirability and outstanding condition at £145 on a Buy It Now basis. WHY" BUY IT NOW" I generally list on a "BUY IT NOW" basis. I am not convinced that the Ebay auction is generally a good buying experience. You are mostly obliged to "watch" something you want to buy for up to 10 days. Then, to stand a chance of buying you often have to set a date to be at your computer to enter a last minute bidding lottery, usually at an inconvenient time. You end either dissapointed or concerned you have paid too much! Surely life is too short. If you see something you like, and are happy with the price you should be able to secure it immediately. No fuss. No problems. POWERING THE HACKER HERALD RP37A. This radio requires 18v DC, provided by 2 x PP9 9v batteries. These are easily obtained in the UK for around £3 each from national chains like Screwfix or Wilkinson. For overseas buyers I can fit the radio with two 6 x AA battery holders (at an additional cost of £10) with special adapters to fit the connections in the radio. This allows you to run the radio from 12v AA batteries. BEWARE EBAY BARGAINS The majority of vintage radios for sale on ebay are poorly listed. You have little chance of knowing exactly what you are buying from a single out of focus photo, and a brief description usually saying something like "untested as I dont have a battery". This will usually mean the bargain buy radio you end getting does not work and may be very cosmetically challenged and becomes an expensive mistake. It is possible that you will find examples of this radio apparently going a bit cheaper in some ebay auctions, but with this radio you know exactly what you are going to get. I have provided a comprehensive range of good clear photos, and a detailed accurate description. The radio will have been cleaned and fully checked before despatch. I offer a full refund in the event the radio does not match the description. The price of the radio is set at a level in relation to auction prices of similar radios in similar codition where possible. Vintage radios that work and that are in good condition offer tremendous value for money. They are collectible, useable, and enjoyable, may well hold or increase in value, and available at a fraction of the cost of a new radio. This vintage radio is just a lovely thing to have. Buy It Now. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE Please also check my ebay feedback. Here is a selection of recent comments:· Terrific seller! Item better than described, careful packing & int'l shipping.· Brilliant seller, really helpful and arrived super quick just as described!· Good communication & very prompt delivery of well-packaged item, 5-star seller!· Excellent & Super Fast Delivery, Many Thanks· Great seller would definitely buy from again!!!· Item perfect for my needs, fast delivery, super comms, TNX Peter· Arrived safely, as described. A+++++++++· Very good seller. Perfect radio!!!· Superb item, super speedy delivery - top ebayer and gentleman, 5 stars, thanks!· Nice chap to deal with, tracking info sent promptly and arrived in A1 condition· Sorry for late feedback. Very very happy with this great Roberts radio· Nice radio, Top Ebayer! Thanks, thanks , thanks !!! All tip top !!!· Very nice radio and papers ! Many THANKS !!! Payment: I think it is fair to expect payment more or less immediately following purchase. If your payment is going to be delayed, please contact me to explain and I may be happy to accept the delay. Shipping: I ship vintage radios worldwide. Most parcelled portable sets will weigh between 2kg to 4kg and fit a 40x30x20cm package. You can use the following table to see courier airmail shipping rates for such a 4KG parcel to sample destinations. EU - £16.50: USA/CANADA - £30: JAPAN/Australia/Asia - £45: SOUTH AFRICA - £52: These rates are for an airmail courier service delivering usually within 5 days. For smaller lighter radios, or if you are prepared to accept surface package mail the cost may be much reduced. I ONLY CHARGE ACTUAL RATES AND YOU SHOULD CONTACT ME FOR A SPECIFIC QUOTE BEFORE BUYING UNLESS YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THE GENERAL COST ADVICE ABOVE. COMBINED POSTAGE I am happy to combine postage costs for packages of 2 or more radios. I will research the best rate and charge at cost. Terms of Sale: I really do try to make sure you are delighted with your purchase from me. I always leave feedback for the buyer, and its always good to have it confirmed you are happy with your purchase from me. So please leave feedback. About Us: We are Peter and Judy and we live in the Worcestershire countryside. We buy all those things we need or want, and sell things we no longer need. I am also an avid collector and restorer of vintage portable radios, and have a collection of around 200 sets. I tend to be tempted to buy many more than I can possibly keep, and sell on duplicate and surplus sets to make room for more! The time I spend restoring and checking radios for sale is rarely recovered in the sale price. You benefit from my enthusiasm! I always try to provide a good range of clear pictures and a detailed accurate description so you know exactly what you are buying. Contact Us: You can contact me via the "contact seller" link on the listing. Alternatively feel free to call me on 07771 736267 or email on peterkinnaird@sky.com I am more than happy to answer your questions.
