Bluetooth Ready To Go - 1980s Zenith Model F420W2 AM/FM Radio Sounds Great! Execellent Condition
BLUETOOTH: This radio original digital 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 Bluetooth player. 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 and FM receiver inside the radio! No external plugs, cables, or peripheral devices! Switch from Bluetooth to AM or FM 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: Solid state transistor radio manufactured by Zenith in the1980s in excellent working and excellent physical condition. Probably one of the last Zenith radio models.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM and FM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Clear and resonant with excellent selectivity and sensitivity.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original black molded plastic cabinet with factory painted simulated wood grain. No cracks, chips, or major scratches on the top, bottom, back and sides. The front aluminum panel is in excellent original condition with no dents, dimgs, scratches, or oxidation. Function lettering and numbering is not worn off. Clear tuning window is in excellent condition with no scratches or cracks. Tuning back panel is in excellent condition with no blemishes, flaking paint, clear readable printing.
KNOBS: Factory original matching tuning and and volume knobs are in excellent condition. Tubing indicator pointer moves as designed no sticky or stuck spots.
LOGO: Original Zenith print on control panel is in excellent condition and not faded.
DIAL LIGHT: No dial light. Not designed with one but can be added for an additional charge. Reception strength indicator LED works.
CLOCK: no clock
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: 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 bottom labels.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 11" x 7" x 4" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 2 lbs 13 oz
COLOR: simulated wood grained and ivory and black
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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: 1970s or 80s
Country of manufacture: Korea
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Solid state transistor circuit.