Grundig Satellit 3000 (1977–1978)
The Grundig Satellit 3000 Digital is the heavyweight of the Satellit world-band series, and that's literal. It measures 50 × 29 × 12 cm and weighs 8.9 kg without its six UM-1 batteries. That makes it the largest and heaviest Satellit Grundig ever built. It keeps the bulky format of its predecessors and adds a digital face that looks very 1970s. Production dates point to 1977-1978.
The front panel is split into three horizontal sections. The top carries three large tuning scales and five FM presets. Clip-on antenna terminals are accessible on the top and back. The middle console holds most of the operating controls: an AFC switch for locking FM reception, a tuning/S-meter with battery indicator, an antenna trimmer for the external or car-antenna connections (SW bands only), the 3-step AM bandwidth filters, a band-spread switch for the SW drum tuner, and the on/off switch. There's also a switch for temporary lighting of the tuning scales when running on battery, a switch to de-select the treble speaker element, and one to de-select the frequency display entirely.
The bottom control console is new with this model. The most distinctive piece is a 24-hour quartz LCD clock that detaches from the radio for standalone use. Frequency readout comes from a red 7-segment LED display covering all bands. The receiver covers FM, LW, MW, and 18 shortwave bands with double conversion. It also has built-in SSB, automatic gain control, and a noise filter.
The record on performance is thin. One owner reports the FM is "great warm sound," and units in good cosmetic condition with intact antennas do turn up. A service manual (Schaltplan) is available for purchase. Some sources claim no manuals exist, but the manual does appear to be out there for anyone willing to hunt.
Several things are undocumented: no sensitivity or selectivity figures, no battery voltage spec, and no positioning relative to the Satellit 205 or 650 within the lineup.
Known specs:
- Bands: FM, LW, MW, 18 × SW, double conversion
- Features: Built-in SSB, 3-position bandwidth filters, digital frequency readout, AGC, noise filter
- Display: Red 7-segment LED for all bands; detachable 24-hour quartz LCD clock
- Dimensions: 50 × 29 × 12 cm (W×H×D)
- Weight: 8.9 kg
- Power: 6 × UM-1 batteries
- Production: 1977–1978
Similar items on eBay
No exact Grundig Satellit 3000 listings are live right now — these searches show current Grundig and similar vintage audio gear on eBay:
As an eBay Partner, we earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support our independent vintage technology research.