Bluetooth Ready To Go - Forest Green 1953 Silvertone Model 2006 Vacuum Tube Radio Looks and Sounds Great! Excellent Condition!
BLUETOOTH: This radio original vacuum tube circuitry is retained, repaired, and modified to play Bluetooth as well as AM and FM radio. The internal circuit is not gutted. Repeat: the internal electronics have not been gutted and replaced with modern electronics. All modifications are reversible. In Bluetooth mode, plays Bluetooth wirelessly from any iPhone, iPad, Android, Huawei, Google phone, etc over 30 ft. Only through Retro Radio Farm, Bluetooth circuitry is completely internal and integrated with the original AM receiver inside the radio! No external plugs, cables, or peripheral devices! Switch from Bluetooth to AM and radio and back to Bluetooth with rocker switch installed on back panel. Pairs within seconds. No batteries to recharge! Sounds great! No noise from Bluetooth circuitry!
DESCRIPTION: Vintage 1953 tabletop vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by Silvertone in excellent working and physical condition.
CABINET CONDITION: No cracks, chips, or major scratches. Original factory molded green urea plastic. Urea plastic is a harder denser plastic that pre-dates polycarbonate and styrene based plastics that predominate today. Not repainted. No over spray no touch up. None needed. Gold tuning number decorative strip is factory original some flaking.
SOUND QUALITY: This radio picks up AM stations very clearly and very loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
DIAL LIGHT: No tuning or clock dial lights, but one or both can be added for an extra charge. Power on indicator light works. Lights up red.
KNOBS: The ivory knobs are original, matching and securely attached. The tuning pointer is original, factory gold painted and excellent condition.
CLOCK: No clock
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: The capacitors been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. Both Intermediate 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 unless you operate near modern megahertz devices. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications.
POWER CORD: Original power cord is in excellent condition., no breaks or micro-racks, no exposed wiring, supple.
BACKING BOARD: Original factory backing board is in excellent condition with clear readable factory printing.
FACTORY LABELS: Bottom factory labels are not missing.
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.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 8" x 5" x 6" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 3 lbs 1 oz
COLOR: 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: 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