{"product_id":"melrose-pink-1957-rca-victor-8-c-5f-vacuum-tube-am-clock-radio-sounds-great-looks-sleek","title":"Melrose Pink 1957 RCA Victor 8-C-5F Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Sounds Great! Looks Sleek!","description":"\u003cp\u003eBluetooth Ready To Go - Melrose Pink 1957 RCA Victor 8-C-5F Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Sounds Great! Looks Sleek!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBLUETOOTH: 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM clock alarm radio manufactured by RCA Victor in 1957 in excellent physical and working condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory shiny molded in pink. No repaints no touch-ups no over sprays. No cracks or major scratches or missing pieces. Usually this model has a hairline crack on the top. Not this one! There is a jagged chip on the lower left front edge.  The front clock clear cover is transparent with no chips or hazing. The black front clock face is in excellent condition no rdiscoloration, water stains, or paint flaking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS: Factory original volume and tuning knobs are securely attached. Not missing gold metal center inserts. Tuning knob flange is not cracked which is common among these types of RCA knobs. The tuning dial works fine. The replacement black clock function knob is securely attached. No broken posts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOGO: No missing logos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIAL LIGHT: No clock or tuning dial light. Not designed with one, but can bne added for an extra charge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLOCK Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor makes a audible whirring sound. Alarm and clock set function works and goes off at the correct set times. No buzzer. Wake to radio only. No sleep timer.\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 original power cord and plug are excellent original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACKING BOARD: Original backing board is intake securely attached legible printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: bottom factory label is not missing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROVENANCE: Was gently used then stored in a dry cool environment for a long period of time. No evidence of prolonged exposure to moisture, smoking, cooking grease, pets or carpet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOR: pink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOUTUBE VIDEO\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/z0EBUHwSNwk\" title=\"Melrose Pink 1957 RCA Victor 8-C-5F Clock Radio 1959 Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Sounds Great! Looks Sleek!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 12\" x 6\" x 6\" (l x w x h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: 3lbs 11oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eADD Smart Speaker: See pricing and info\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Add Smart Speaker to vinatge or antique vacuum tube radio\" href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/products\/add-smart-speaker\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/products\/add-smart-speaker\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eADD DIAL LIGHT: See pricing and info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\" title=\"Add Tuning or Clock Dial Light to antique or vintage vacuum tube radio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-tuning-or-clock-dial-light\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-tuning-or-clock-dial-light\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWebpage menu of upgrade services\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\" title=\"Retro Radio Farm menu of services\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\"\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.\u003cbr\u003eCategory: radio\u003cbr\u003eCabinet construction: plastic\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003cbr\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003cbr\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RCA Victor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44608187334709,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/zh\/products\/melrose-pink-1957-rca-victor-8-c-5f-vacuum-tube-am-clock-radio-sounds-great-looks-sleek","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}