The Grundig Satellit 750 is a beloved shortwave and AM/FM tabletop receiver from the late 1970s and early 1980s, prized for its sensitivity, frequency coverage, and tactile, analog tuning. If you’ve found one at a flea market, inherited it, or rescued it from attic storage, a careful service can bring this heirloom back to beautiful life. This post walks through why the Satellit 750 is worth restoring, a practical step-by-step service plan, common problems and fixes, parts and tools to source, and tips for safe testing and long-term care.
The book provides John Perkins' account of his career with engineering consulting firm Chas. T. Main in Boston. His job at the firm was to convince leaders of underdeveloped countries to accept substantial development loans for large construction and engineering projects.
