Date:         Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:52:41 -0500
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Heidelberg V radio for parts or repair
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Private replies only, of course.
VW Heidelberg V radio, OE on '89 White Star.  Has outputs for
subwoofer and VW active speaker systems as well as regular VW speaker
plugs.  Uses new-type European antenna connector.  No code needed but
has little key symbol on front, whatever that means.  Uses regular
DIN mounting latches, the kind you can unlatch with four finishing nails.

Free for shipping costs.

The problems are a) the cassette mechanism needs cleaning and
greasing - it won't load in winter weather and b) there's an
intermittent in the output of the FM stereo generator so that FM
radio almost always only has left channel.  Undoubtedly it's flaky
solder or a cracked trace but I haven't even tried to look for it.

The other problem is that IMO the radio is an ergonomic disaster, but YMMV.

It weighs close to four pounds by itself, so take that into
consideration - shipping from Providence RI.

If you're in the .001% of the population who needs this boat anchor,
here it is; so rush to reply before I place it gently in the oubliette.

Yours,
David