Vintage 1968 Panasonic Clock Radio RC-7247

Description: Panasonic AM/FM Clock RadioModel: RC-7247Production Year: 1968 This used Panasonic AM/FM Clock Radio is in good condition. The AM/FM radio part of the unit is not functioning - could not be repaired. The original speaker and the analog clock are working. A Bluetooth Receiver and amplifier were installed to convert the AM/FM radio to be a Bluetooth speaker using the original speaker in the radio. The original radio components remain undisturbed in the radio for future use or repair. A cell phone or other device can be used to connect to the Bluetooth receiver in the radio and play anything that you would like to hear. There is a rocker switch installed on the back of the radio that turns off the power to the Bluetooth receiver while leaving the power to the electric clock in the radio operating. A small lithium battery is installed as part of the power system to the Bluetooth speaker. The lithium battery supplies steady direct current to the Bluetooth receiver that prevents disconnects in connection. As a side benefit, the radio can be disconnected from power for use without an AC connection for some time off of the lithium battery. The electric analog clock is working. The alarm function does not work due to the buzzer sound being routed through the radio. The light for the dial is working (see the photo). This Bluetooth conversion was completed by The 386 Experience. The 386 Experience works to divert vintage electronics from being thrown away. The 386 Experience exists to promote the continued use of vintage computers and electronics. As these systems and software age, there are fewer and fewer of them available. Much of the software is discarded as "useless" and the hardware is thrown away for being "obsolete." We want to rescue the software and electronics before they vanish from existence. Computer users with knowledge of how to use and repair these systems are still around and it is our responsibility to pass this knowledge on to future generations. There was a time when you used a typewriter to type a letter, a 8-Track tape to listen to an album, and a dial up modem to connect to the internet. If we cannot repair a device, we work to repurpose the item so that it can continue to be enjoyed - this Bluetooth conversion is one way we've found to repurpose otherwise unrepairable vintage radios. Check the photos in this listing for more details on the condition and features of this item.-------------------------------------------------------------I aim for 100% customer satisfaction on all of my transactions. If you discover a problem with your purchase, immediately contact me to resolve the problem.

Price: 75 USD

Location: Rocklin, California

End Time: 2024-08-04T19:04:25.000Z

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