{"product_id":"cool-mint-green-1957-motorola-model-5c15gw-vacuum-tube-am-clock-radio-rare-color-sounds-wonderful","title":"Cool Mint Green 1957 Motorola Model 5C15GW Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Rare Color Sounds Wonderful!","description":"\u003cp\u003eCool Mint Green 1957 Motorola Model 5C15GW Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Rare Color Sounds Wonderful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION: Tabletop vacuum tube AM clock radio alarm manufactured by Motorola in 1957 in excellent working condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory molded green plastic front and ivory back. Not repainted.  Has repaired chip on left side. No cracks, chips, or major scratches on the green front piece. Clock clear covers are original crystal clear no crack no scratches and securely mounted. Front aluminum fascia is original no rust or dents or dings not warped and securely mounted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS: Two clock function knobs are original matching gold translucent plastic and securely attached. Volume and tuning knobs are matching original yellowed with age and securely mounted. No missing gold metal inserts. The tuning gold translucent rim is not cracked with clear station numbers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOGO: Original Motorola logo plate is in excellent condition, readable, not missing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIAL LIGHT: Tuning dial light works. Clock dial lights works. Will not need replacing for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLOCK: \u003cspan\u003eClock works and keep accurate time. Clock motor is silent no humming no buzzing no ticking noises. Clock and alarm set time works. Alarm works. Wake to radio and buzzer or wake to radio only. Both work. Sleep timer works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINTERNAL 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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWER CORD: The new replacement power cord and safety polarized plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACKING BOARD: No backing board not designed with one. Has ivory color molded backing with no crack or major scratches. Top is slightly bowed due to heat. Has new internal heat shield installed underneath to minimize heat damage in the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing bottom labels. Intact but yellowed not peeling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 14\" x 5\" x 6.5\" (l x w x h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: 5 lbs 2 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLOR: Pastel green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOUTUBE VIDEO \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/hwteXwGnKy0\" title=\"Cool Mint Green 1957 Motorola Model 5C15GW Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Rare Color Sounds Wonderful!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD BLUETOOTH: See info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-bluetooth\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eADD A SMART SPEAKER. See info\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-amazon-echo-dot\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD DIAL LIGHT: See info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Add Tuning or Clock Dial Light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-tuning-or-clock-dial-light\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: radio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabinet construction: plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motorola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44603629600821,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/V2h2aKaJNoH3mtUPvcnD4AQ_3_gps_generated.png?v=1752590515","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/zh\/products\/cool-mint-green-1957-motorola-model-5c15gw-vacuum-tube-am-clock-radio-rare-color-sounds-wonderful","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}