{"product_id":"aura-white-1958-philco-predicta-model-h765-124-vacuum-tube-am-clock-radio-awesome-copy-copy","title":"Aura White 1958 Philco Predicta Model H765-124 Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Awesome! Excellent Plus Condition!","description":"\u003cp\u003eAura White 1958 Philco Predicta Model H765-124 Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Awesome! Excellent Plus Condition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION: This Predicta is one of the most iconic designs of the late fifties. It embodies American (and international) futuristic ambitions of the early space age. It is becoming extremely sought after by collectors and vintage enthusiasts. This Predicta will not be attainable for long! Tabletop tube AM clock radio alarm manufactured by Philco in 1958-59 time frame in excellent to excellent plus working and physical condition. Late fifties design in rare molded all white color clock and bottom. No repaints. No touch ups. None needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is in excellent plus condition. No cracks, chips or major scratches. No cracks, chips, or major scratches on the top clock section. No crack on the front top edge of the clock! almost all Predictas seem to have this crack. The bottom section is mirror glossy condition. All original factory molded colors through and through. No repaint no touch up no over spray. The metal tuning and volume section plate are in excellent condition no dents, no oxidation or rust no faded. Tuning and Volume lettering is rubbed off. Sone light scratches. This radio is over 65 years old! The clock gold metal trim surround is in excellent condition with no pitting no rust slight fading and securely attached. Clock clear cover is original in excellent condition with no cracks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS AND BUTTONS: The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. The volume knob works fine. The volume and tuning knobs are not warped. Three of the clock push buttons on top are original.  Clock push buttons are shiny,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand securely attached. One is replaced and securely attached. These buttons often go missing because they pop off.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIAL LIGHT: The dial light works. No clock light not designed with one. But one can be added for an extra charge.\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! All the buttons on top work but the radio takes a longer time (forever)! to turn off (and on) which is common among these Predictas. 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 unless you operate near modern megahertz devices. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLOCK: The clock works and keep accurate time. The clock movement is quiet as factory designed as it was the day it was new. No humming no buzzing no ticking noises. The alarm works. The clock and alarm set function work. The clock set screw in back is not missing the little knurled thumb wheel which is common. The clock black face is in excellent condition with no runs, streaks, minor rust, some pits, no flaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOGO: No missing factory logos. Bottom base Philco logo is in very good condition some\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewaviness some fading not heavily tarnished securely attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACKING BOARD: Bottom backing board is in excellent condition with crisp square corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWER CORD: The power cord and plug are excellent original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACTORY LABELS: Original factory labels are intact and readable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROVENANCE: Was gently used then stored in a dry cool environment for a long period of time. No evidence of prolonged exposure to moisture, smoking, cooking grease, pets or carpet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOR: White top and bottom. Very desirable color combo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOUTUBE VIDEO \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZvnZccYTBy0\" title=\"Aura White 1959 Philco Predicta Model H765-124 Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Awesome!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 11\" x 8\" x 11\" (l x w x h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: 5 lbs 4 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD BLUETOOTH See info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-bluetooth\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eADD Amazon Echo Dot™ See info\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-amazon-echo-dot\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD DIAL LIGHT See info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-tuning-or-clock-dial-light\" title=\"Add Tuning or Clock Dial Light\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.\u003cbr\u003eCategory: radio\u003cbr\u003eCabinet construction: plastic\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003cbr\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003cbr\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003cbr\u003eVacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45132040470581,"sku":null,"price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/k1nmacfYAuGqmtUPkq28-A4_2_gps_generated.png?v=1776704446","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/products\/aura-white-1958-philco-predicta-model-h765-124-vacuum-tube-am-clock-radio-awesome-copy-copy","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}