DISPLAY AT THE MUSEUM WINS NATIONAL AWARD
A display of World War II German radio receivers created by Bob Sands of the Gray History of Wireless Museum won “Best of Show” and “Best Historical Display” at the Antique Radio Club of Illinois Radiofest 2013. The display features three receivers personally owned by Bob.
The first is the Volksemphanger VE301 Dyn receiver, a three-tube medium- and long-wave receiver that was subsidized by the third reich so that the common family could afford a radio receiver. Of course, they heard only Hitler’s propaganda. Fifteen million of these were produced over a twelve year period.
The second is the four-tube Olympia Sachenwerk 384W in a fine wood cabinet, once again only capable of medium- and long-wave reception. This was considered a piece of furniture by those who could afford a decorative receiver.
The third receiver is the Siemens K32GVB which was issued to officers of the Luftwaffe to build troop moral. This radio was capable of both battery and AC power operation. In addition to long- and medium-wave this radio was also capable of short-wave reception. This radio was more sensitive than the others as officers could be stationed in remote places. However, officers were permitted to listen to only approved stations.
These three receivers demonstrate how German citizens were allowed to listen to only radio programming originating in Germany. The Voice of America was created in 1942 to counteract Hitler’s propaganda with the truth. The display can be viewed in the Gray History of Wireless area during open house days, the third Saturday of each month.
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