Vintage Radio Shack "Science Fair" Globe Patrol Short Wave Radio Kit (Cat. No. 28-205) assembled kit.

Clean assembly, tested fine, all bands function.

Details:

Brand: Science Fair / Radio Shack (Tandy Corporation)

Model: Globe Patrol (Cat. No. 28-205)

Country of Manufacture: Japan

Circuit Type: Classic 3-Transistor Regenerative Detector Circuit

Frequency Range: 4 Bands (A, B, C, D) covering continuous tuning from 550 kHz up to 30 MHz (Standard AM broadcast through the high shortwave/ham bands).

Features & Layout

Controls: Front panel includes Volume (with integrated power switch), Regeneration control, 4-position Band selector, Main Tuning, and a Bandspread fine-tuning knob for separating crowded stations.

Audio: Features a built-in internal speaker and a front-panel 1/8" headphone jack.

Rear Panel: Screw terminals for external long-wire antenna and ground connections.

Power: Runs on a 4 ”C” batteries (or AC adapter, not supplied).

Cosmetics: Faceplate lettering is crisp and clean, and the knobs turn smoothly. The original box shows some wear/crushing on the top lid but is structurally intact and features great retro graphics. (Please see photos for exact cosmetic condition).

For many hobbyists who grew up in the 1970s, assembling this kit was a rite of passage into the world of electronics and shortwave listening!

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