{"product_id":"bluetooth-ready-to-go-umber-brown-bakelite-1948-rca-victor-model-8-x-541-vacuum-tube-am-radio-sounds-great-popular-bakelite-copy","title":"Bluetooth Ready To Go - Umber Brown Bakelite 1948 RCA Victor Model 8-X-541 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Sounds Great Popular Bakelite!","description":"\u003cp\u003eBluetooth Ready To Go - Umber Brown Bakelite 1948 RCA Victor Model 8-X-541 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Sounds Great Popular Bakelite!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBLUETOOTH: This particular radio has been modified to play Bluetooth while retaining its original AM receiver electronics and functionality. This radio has not been gutted! Plays wirelessly from any playing device over 30 ft. New integrated Bluetooth circuitry available exclusively from Retro Radio Farm is completely internal inside the radio! No external plugs, cables, or receiver device! Switch from Bluetooth to AM radio and back with rocker switch installed. Pairs within seconds. No batteries to recharge! Sounds great! Absolutely no noise from Bluetooth circuitry!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION: Tabletop vacuum tube AM vacuum tube radio alarm manufactured by RCA Victor in 1948 in excellent working and physical condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment. This is one of the best sounding radio receivers from this period. Has original 8\" speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory molded Bakelite cabinet. No cracks, chips or major scratches or missing pieces. Not repainted, no touch up not over sprayed. Gold color metal tuning and top trim piece is shiny and securely attached.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS: Original matching factory tuning and volume on\/off knobs are in excellent condition and securely attached no broken attach posts. Tuning dial works fine no slipping no sticky spots. Volume on\/off switch is original and securely attached.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOGO:  No missing logos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIAL LIGHT: Dial light works and lights brightly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINTERNAL ELECTRONICS: All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! \u003cspan\u003eBoth Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static-free performance. \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWER CORD: The replacement power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACKING BOARD: Original backing board securely mounted to the back of the cabinet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing bottom labels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROVENANCE: Previous owner identity is not known. Was gently used then stored in a dry cool environment for a long period of time. No evidence of prolonged exposure to cigarette smoking, moisture, or pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 10.5\" x 6\" x 7\" (l x w x h)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT:  5 lbs 11 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOR: Brown Bakelite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYouTube video\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Umber Brown Bakelite 1948 RCA Victor Model 8-X-541 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Sounds Great Popular Bakelite!\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/CrPo3qaBHUY\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Umber Brown Bakelite 1947 RCA Victor Model 75-X-11 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Sounds Great Popular Bakelite!\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/CrPo3qaBHUY\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eADD Smart Speaker: See pricing and info\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Add Smart Speaker to vinatge or antique vacuum tube radio\" href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/products\/add-smart-speaker\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD DIAL LIGHT: See pricing and info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\" title=\"Add Tuning or Clock Dial Light to antique or vintage vacuum tube radio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-tuning-or-clock-dial-light\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebpage menu of upgrade services\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\" title=\"Retro Radio Farm menu of services\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: radio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabinet construction: Bakelite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: 1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum tubes: tested good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RCA Victor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45220931928117,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/APQFat_sJuSN6-kPr4LHyQ0_0_gps_generated.png?v=1778775159","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/fr\/products\/bluetooth-ready-to-go-umber-brown-bakelite-1948-rca-victor-model-8-x-541-vacuum-tube-am-radio-sounds-great-popular-bakelite-copy","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}