Bluetooth Ready To Go - Antigua Ivory 1949 RCA Victor Model 8X542 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Sounds Great! Simple Classy Design!
BLUETOOTH: This radio original vacuum tube circuitry is retained, repaired, and modified to play Bluetooth as well as AM radio. The internal circuit is not gutted. Repeat: the internal electronics have not been gutted and replaced with modern electronics. All modifications are reversible. In Bluetooth mode, plays Bluetooth wirelessly from any iPhone, iPad, Android, Huawei, Google phone, etc over 30 ft. Only through Retro Radio Farm, Bluetooth circuitry is completely internal and integrated with the original AM receiver inside the radio! No external plugs, cables, or peripheral devices! Switch from Bluetooth to AM and radio and back to Bluetooth with rocker switch installed on back panel. Pairs within seconds. No batteries to recharge! Sounds great! No noise from Bluetooth circuitry!
DESCRIPTION: This vintage radio manufactured by RCA Victor in 1949 in excellent physical and working condition. Simple classy design. Very popular model then and now.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial. This antique plays great without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Original Bakelite molded cabinet in factory original ivory paint. All original factory colors through and through. Small paint dings throughout from normal wear and tear not abuse. Not repainted, no over spray, no touch up.Top brass metal trim piece is tarnished, not dented, dinged or bent, securely attached.
CLOCK: No clock.
KNOBS: Original factory ivory color plastic volume on/off knobs is in excellent condition no broken attach post. Large center tuning knobs knob is in excellent condition no broken attach post. Tuning knob back copper foil is in excellent condition not scraped heavily.
LOGO: No missing logos
DIAL LIGHT: Dial light works and lights brightly.
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. Both Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static free perfmance. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected.
POWER CORD: The power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. Not stiff or brittle.
BACKING BOARD: Original factory backing board is in excellent condition with all four original tension springs
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing factory labels
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 11" x 6" x 7" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 0 oz.
COLOR: ivory
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Product: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.
Category: radio
Cabinet construction: Bakelite
Period: 1940s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier