Carnation Pink 1956 RCA Victor Model 6-C-8F Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Rare Model and Color Sounds Beautiful!
DESCRIPTION: Rare model tabletop tube AM clock alarm radio manufactured by RCA Victor in 1956 time frame in excellent physical and working condition.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory molded pink plastic. No chips no major scratches. There is a hairline crack on right back corner edge. Clear plastic clock and tuning covers are original no cracks, no chips and no major scratches.
KNOBS: Original clear volume knob is in excellent condition. Two matching clear clock knobs are securely attached.
LOGO: No missing logos. Front center Little Nipper logo is securely attached tarnished with age.
DIAL LIGHT: dial light works and lights brightly.
CLOCK: Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor is silent no humming no buzzing no ticking noises. Alarm and clock set function works and goes off at the correct set times. Wake to radio or radio and buzzer. Sleep timer works. Front white clock face back panel is white no dents or dings, not warped, no water stains. Clock arms are original black, not tarnished or rusted, securely attached.
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! The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. 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 original power cord and plug are in excellent working condition. No breaks, no splits, no repair with electrical tape, or other. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: Original factory backing board is intact no broken attachment corners.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Bottom factory label is partially intact.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 12" x 6" x 7" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: Approx 4 lbs 13 oz
COLOR: pink
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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: plastic
Period: 1950s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.