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VINTAGE ARVIN PORTABLE AM RADIO BATTERY / AC MODEL 8571 GRAY CLOTH 1958 *WORKS*

$ 25.34

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: This is a 4 tube portable radio. Operates on AC DC or Batteries. Radio is in Good working condition. Tested on AC only, Good sensitivity, audio is loud - No audio breakup or noisy tuning. Comes with a "Usable" line cord (not original). Read full description and view all photos before bidding.
  • MODEL 8571: YEAR 1958
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Brand: ARVIN
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    VINTAGE ARVIN PORTABLE AM RADIO MODEL 8571
    This is a vintage 1958 4 tube 1R5, 1U4,1U5,3V4 Superhetrodyne AM Broadcast Band radio.  The radio designed to operate on 117 AC or DC (No transformer).  DC operation requires a 90 volt "B" Battery and a 7.5 Volt "A" battery.   AC power plug must be inserted into PC circuit board mounted switch for Battery Operation (see last photo).
    Radio is housed in a Grey/White cloth covered metal case.  Radio is 10 7/8 inches long, 3 1/2 inches wide, 8 inches tall.  Radio weighs 3 pounds 12 ounces without batteries.  Radio comes with a usable (not original) line cord.
    Only able to test radio on AC.  Radio has good sensitivity, TUNE and VOLUME ON/OFF controls run smoothly - Audio is LOUD - No audio breakup or noisy tuning.
    Radio has not been recapped - AC hum very very low.