Grundig Satellit Antenna Information
A: Grundig Satellit 205 (1964-1966)
B: Grundig Satellit 208/210 (1967-1971)
C: Grundig Satellit 1000/2000/2100/3000/3400 (1972-1983)
D: Grundig Satellit 1400/2400/600/650 (1979-1992)
E: Grundig Satellit 300/4000 (1983-1985)
F: Grundig Satellit 400/500/700 (1986-1996)
Grundig Satellit 205 /Transistor 5000 (A)
The tallest Satellit antenna. It measures 146cm fully extended , but has 12 elements only; 7 in the lower- and 5 in the upper section. The small top knob is shaped like a cone. Very often the top knobs are missing. This is because the top knob is screwed in place and easily unscrews.
The antenna was introduced as the "Superteleskop-MM-Antenne". "MM" was short for "Multi-Match"; Pull out the lower 7 elements for FM and extend the antenna fully (all 12 elements) for SW.
This picture shows the mount of the antenna ("A") and how it fastens to the chassis. The 12-segment Satellit 205 telescopic rod (B) has the same diameter as later 13- segment Satellit antennas. The mount is used in two more models only, the Satellit 208 /Tr.6000 and Satellit 210 /Tr.6001. If you want to replace any of these antennas with later model 13-element antennas , you will have to use an antenna- mount from one of the first three Satellit models or modify the inside of the chassis to allow for the larger/different mount found on later model antennas. To change/match a mount with a different antenna ,you will have to remove the spring (C) to part the antenna from its mount. Please observe that the Satellit 205 / Transistor 5000 is the only model that has the cone- shaped top knob; Very often you see that this antenna has been replaced with a later model antenna with the big ,cylinder shape top knob.
Grundig Satellit 208 /Transistor 6000 - Satellit 210 /Transistor 6001 (B)
The second design is the 13-element Satellit 208/Transistor 6000 antenna with 6 elements in the upper section. It has a big cylinder-shape knob , 15mm high. The antenna measures 146cm fully extended.
"The telescopic aerial is a double-extension aerial. Pull the lower small knob of the telescopic aerial fully upwards for FM reception. The aerial is now 31 1/2 inch long. Put the aerial into a horizontal position if your local conditions require this form of aerial orientation. For short wave reception , extend the telescopic aerial by pulling the large aerial knob fully upwards. The aerial is now 46 inches long to improve shortwave reception." (From the Grundig Satellit 208/Transistor 6000 manual)
Satellit 1000 /Transistor 6002 - Satellit 2000 - Satellit 2100 - Satellit 3000 - Satellit 3400 (C)
This antenna is like the second one (B), except for a more solid and larger mount. It does not fit into any of the first three Satellit models without modifications to the chassis or after changing its mount .
This picture shows the antenna inside a Grundig Satellit 2000. Observe the flatter and more solid looking mount.
"The telescopic aerial is intended for use with both FM and SW. For FM extend only the bottom portion of the aerial (81 cm) and best results will be achieved by tilting the aerial at an angle of 45 degrees. For SW the aerial should be fully withdrawn (144 cm) and kept upright." (From the Grundig Satellit 2100 manual)
"Note: You may find that ,when receiving a close-by powerful FM station , distortions occur. In this case , push the telescopic aerial slowly in until the distortions disappear. (From the Grundig Satellit 3000 manual)
Grundig Satellit 1400* - Satellit 2400* - Satellit 600 - Satellit 650 (D)
The fourth design is exactly like number three (C) ,except for the smaller top knob (8mm high).
QUOTE: "Shortwave sensitivity, using either the built-in telescopic antenna or an external antenna, is quite good. In part, sensitivity with the telescopic antenna is superior because that antenna is unusually lengthy. It's also hardy and well-made, with a swivel that's able to maintain a chosen angle" ..(snip) (From a 9-page evaluation of the Grundig Satellit 650 by Radio Database International. Perhaps better known as the " RDI White Papers ". You can check the link here .
* On early models ,the Satellit's 1400 and 2400 had antennas with a large top knob (like the Satellit 3400 ,produced at the same time).
Grundig Satellit 300 - Satellit 4000 (E)
The fifth design is an 8-element antenna , of 79cm in height. The base diameter is 9mm (0.9cm). The antenna has a flatter top knob of 10mm (1 cm) diameter. A small antenna compared to other Grundig Satellit's , but the Satellit 300 itself was very compact compared to all prior models.
rundig Satellit 400 - Satellit 500 - Satellit 700 (F)
This antenna is almost the same size as the more classical "Multi-Match" antennas from Grundig. 11 segments and a total height of 118cm. The Base has a diameter of 11mm (1,1cm) and the flat-type top knob has a diameter of 1,2cm.