VE301W Volksempfänger - Part 1: Introduction & History
Channel: snarfusmaximus
Date: 20/11/2013

A video introduction to the VE301W Volkesmpfänger - the "Peoples Receiver" of Nazi Germany.

I bought this via eBay and will be restoring it to working condition. Here I am describing it's history as a way of bringing a more affordable receiver to the German population in order for the Nazis to broadcast propaganda to as wide an audience as possible.

Believe me when I say that it felt rather odd describing its history because I never thought such things would come from my mouth. It was a horrible time in history and talking about it was a bit unnerving - eg. being lead to death for listening to foreign broadcasts.

The warning on the back, I found out soon afterwards, is not to discourage listening to foreign broadcasts but moreso a recommending to use it as per the instructions. The foreign broadcast warning was a tag that was put on the tuning knob as a reminder of the potential consequences.

By the way, I am not an expert in Nazi related history and things I say could be incorrect. I am just a radio nerd and am open to being corrected. I am fascinated by the technology as well as its historical significance.