Meridian RP-310 — Vintage Soviet Portable AM/FM Radio Receiver (USSR)

Description  Meridian RP-310 — Vintage Soviet Pocket AM/FM Radio Receiver | Made in USSR

Meridian RP-310 — Vintage Soviet Portable AM/FM Radio Receiver (USSR), Complete Set with Original Box & Manual

Bring home a genuine piece of Cold War-era engineering. The Meridian RP-310 is a compact portable radio receiver manufactured in the 1990s at the legendary “Radiopribor” factory (S.P. Korolev Production Association) in Kyiv, Ukraine. With its striking red-and-black design, this radio is as much a collector’s display piece as it is a functional piece of vintage audio equipment.

What’s Included

• Meridian RP-310 radio receiver — 1 pc.
• Original user manual (in Russian) — 1 pc.
• Original cardboard box

Key Features

• Dual-Band Reception: AM (Long Wave / LW) and FM (VHF / UKV)
• Telescopic Antenna: Extendable whip antenna for clear FM reception
• Built-in Ferrite Antenna: Internal bar antenna for AM / Long Wave band
• Tuning Indicator: LED tuning indicator for precise station locking
• AGC (Automatic Gain Control): Stable reception on LW band
• Squelch / Muting: Noise suppression between stations on FM band
• Headphone Jack: Socket for private listening (speaker auto-mutes)
• Analog Tuning Dial: Smooth rotary tuning with printed frequency scale

Technical Specifications

• Model: Meridian RP-310 (Меридиан РП-310)
• Type: Portable broadcast radio receiver
• Frequency Range — LW (AM): 148.5 – 283.5 kHz (2020 – 1058 m)
• Frequency Range — FM (VHF): 65.8 – 74.0 MHz (4.56 – 4.05 m)
• Speaker: Built-in, 8 Ohm
• Max Output Power: 0.25 W (250 mW)
• Audio Frequency Range: 450 – 3150 Hz
• Power Supply: 3 × AA batteries (Type 316 / A316), 4.5 V total
• Battery Life: Approx. 40 hours (at medium volume)
• Dimensions: 77 × 27 × 151 mm (3.0 × 1.1 × 5.9 in)
• Weight: ≤ 240 g (8.5 oz) without batteries
• Operating Temperature: −10 °C to +45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F)
• Standard: GOST 5651-89
• Manufacturer: “Radiopribor” Factory, Kyiv, Ukraine (USSR)

Controls & Layout

• Headphone jack socket
• Tuning indicator (LED)
• Telescopic antenna (extendable)
• Tuning pointer / dial
• Battery compartment cover
• Volume control with ON/OFF power switch
• Band selector switch (AM / FM)
• Tuning knob

Condition

Fully working — tested and verified before shipping. This radio is in excellent vintage condition. The bold red plastic body shows minimal signs of wear. All controls, dials, and the telescopic antenna are intact and fully operational. Both AM and FM bands receive stations clearly, the speaker sounds clean, and the tuning indicator lights up as expected. Comes with the original factory box (shows age-appropriate shelf wear) and the complete original user manual with warranty card and QC stamp. A rare find in this level of completeness.

Why Collect This Radio?

• Authentic Soviet Design: Eye-catching red & black aesthetics typical of late-Soviet industrial design
• Complete Set: Radio + original box + original manual — increasingly hard to find
• Historical Value: Manufactured at the Korolev-named factory in Kyiv, a piece of Ukrainian & Soviet electronics heritage
• Compact & Portable: Pocket-sized, fits comfortably in one hand
• Great Display Piece: Perfect for vintage electronics collections, retro interiors, museums, or film/TV props

Note: This radio receives FM in the 65.8–74.0 MHz OIRT band (used in the former USSR). FM reception in countries using the 87.5–108 MHz CCIR/Western standard will not be available. The AM (LW) band is universal. Batteries are not included.