Bluetooth Ready To Go - Bungalow Green Blue Mid Century Vintage 1961 RCA Victor Model 1-RA-25 "The Hardy" Vacuum Tube Radio Sounds Great! Excellent Condition!
BLUETOOTH: This particular radio has been modified to play Bluetooth. Plays wirelessly from any playing device over 300 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 with rocker switch installed on back panel. Pairs within seconds. No batteries to recharge! Sounds great! Absolutely no noise from Bluetooth circuitry!
DESCRIPTION: Vintage tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by GE in 1961 in excellent working and physical condition.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or missing pieces. Original factory molded turquoise color plastic that has greened front, top, and sides due to exposure. Bottom retains original turquoise blue color. All original factory molded colors through and through. Not repainted. No over spray. Not touched up. No cracks, chips, or major scratches or missing pieces.
KNOBS: Original matching knobs are in excellent condition and securely attached. No broken attach posts. Volume knob and gold center are in excellent condition, no chips, no tarnish. Power On/Off knob clicks counter clockwise to turn on.
LOGO: No missing logos. Little white Nipper logo is gem.
DIAL LIGHT: No dial light not designed with one. But can be added for an extra charge.
SPEAKER: Original 4" speaker
CLOCK: None.
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents. Both Intermediate Transformers have been rebuilt so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! Both Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static-free performance. 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 condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing factory labels. Back factory label is intact readable not completely faded which is often the case.
BACKING BOARD: Original factory backing board is intact and securely mounted. Factory info printing is readable with no water stains and little fading.
PROVENANCE: 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. Was probably sitting on shelf for decades in same place to yellow thius way.
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DIMENSIONS: Approximately 10" x 4" x 6.5" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 2 lbs 9 oz
COLOR: turquoise aged green
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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: 1960s
Country of manufacturer: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifer