Bluetooth Ready To Go - Powder Pink and White 1962 RCA Victor Model 1-RA-52 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Sleek Upright Works Great!
BLUETOOTH MP3: This particular radio has been modified to play Bluetooth MP3. Plays MP3 with cable or wirelessly from any MP3 playing device over 30 ft. Bluetooth device is fully integrated with vintage vacuum tube circuit. No external devices. No external cabling. Internally powered the Bluetooth circuit. No batteries to recharge. Just plug in, pair and play!
DESCRIPTION: Here's the radio version of the flat screen in rare pink! Upright and sleek vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by RCA Victor in 1962 timeframe.
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 rare white front panel and powder pink back cover plastic. The pink is not beige pink which is more common. It is pink pink. There is a repaired hairline crack on the top left corner along the edge. No cracks on top center which is common. No chips or major scratches. All original factory molded pink color plastic back and white color front. Not repainted. NO touch up no over spray. None needed. Front aluminum tuning fascia is not oxidized, dented or dinged. No rust.
KNOBS: Original translucent gold matching volume and tuning knobs are securely attached with repaired cracks, no broken attachment posts. Not missing center metal inserts. Usually one or both of these gold metal center inserts is missing.
LOGO: No missing logos.
DIAL LIGHT: No tuning dial light. Not designed with one. But can be added for an extra charge.
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. Both Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static-free performance. 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 replacement power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: No backing board. Not designed with one.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Original factory labels. Water stained but readable.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13" x 4.5" x 8" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 3 lbs 1 oz
COLOR: pink and white
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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.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier