Is there anything special to recommend about the Grundig TR-807? This
unit, while clean, in working order, and apparently well-made, brought
in excess of $300. I am somewhat mystified by the money this radio
commanded. This model looks to me like a made-in-Japan competitor for
the high line Zenith TO's of the era. But is it an exceptional
performer?

Regards,

Grumpus

It's an interesting radio, but not worth anywhere near $300. I think some
folks think it's a rare "real" Grundig model since it's pretty old, but it's
actually a "made in Japan for Grundig" model, and identical to another set
that sold recently on eBay with a Hallicrafters label.

It works pretty well on all bands; the VHF section has an 8 gang tuning
capacitor that is quite impressive, but I think it's to tune the different
VHF bands in with separate LO's instead of providing some kind of super
selectivity. The tuning dial has a very fine vernier that makes for easy
tuning.

Finish is about average for a 70's Japanese set, and the sound is definitely
70's Japanese, not German.

All in all, it's probably on par with a Panasonic multiband of the same
period, but it's more of a $100 set than a $300 one.



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Is there anything special to recommend about the Grundig TR-807? This
unit, while clean, in working order, and apparently well-made, brought
in excess of $300. I am somewhat mystified by the money this radio
commanded. This model looks to me like a made-in-Japan competitor for
the high line Zenith TO's of the era. But is it an exceptional
performer?

Regards,

Grumpus