Bluetooth Ready to Go - Rare Avocado Green 1961 Motorola Model A17G49 AM Vintage Radio Sounds Terrific! Excellent Shape!
BLUETOOTH: This particular radio has been modified to play Bluetooth while retaining its original AM receiver electronics and functionality. This radio has not been gutted! Plays wirelessly from any playing device over 30 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 and back with rocker switch installed. Pairs within seconds. No batteries to recharge! Sounds great! Absolutely no noise from Bluetooth circuitry!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM clock alarm radio manufactured by Motorola in 1961 in excellent physical and working condition. Avocado was the new seafoam green of the early sixties
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory shiny molded in avocado green color plastic. Original factory molded color through and through. Not repainted, no touch up no over spray. No cracks, chips, or major scratches. No major scratches or missing pieces. Front tuning aluminum fascia is in very good condition with minor rust and oxidation. Front factory green painted grill is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or paint flaking.
KNOBS: Original knobs are color matching and securely attached. The tuning dial works fine no slipping no sticky spots. Gold metal center caps are shiny not oxidized.
LOGO: No missing logos. Printed logo and numbers in excellent condition with no fading or rub off.
DIAL LIGHT: No clock or dial light. Not designed with one but can be added for an extra charge.
CLOCK: None.
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! The tubes are working fine. Both Intermediate Frequency 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. 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: Brand new replacement power cord and safety polarized plug are in excellent original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: Color matching backing board.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing bottom labels.
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.
COLOR: green
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DIMENSIONS: Approximately 11" x 5" x 6.5" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 3 lbs 1 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 tube circuit.