Bluetooth Ready To Go - Black Ivory 1960 Philco F824-124 AM 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: Tabletop vacuum tube radio manufactured by Philco in 1960 time frame in excellent physical and working condition.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory molded ivory white and black back color plastic. Original factory molded colors through and through. Not repainted, not touched up or over sprayed. Front edge gold metal trim is in excellent condition, not dented or dinged, warped, and securely attached. Front gold tuning back is in excellent condition no rusted, oxidized, faded, and securely attached.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without an external antenna.
KNOBS: Original factory matching tuning and volume dials work fine no broken attach posts. Securely attached.
DIAL LIGHT: No clock or tuning light. Not designed with one but can be added for an extra charge.
CLOCK: No clock.
LOGOS: Logo and painted raised printing on the cabinet is crisp and clear with minimal rub off.
INTERNAL 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 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: Original power cord and plug are in excellent working condition with no cracks, or splits or electrical tape repair.
BACKING BOARD: Original back cover is very good condition with hair;line crack on top right side.
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 used in or near kitchen for much of its life.
FACTORY LABELS: Bottom factory labels are intact and readable. Back factory printing is also readable
COLOR: ivory white front and black back
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 10.5" x 4" x 6" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 3 lbs 6 oz.
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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 manufacture: USA Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier