Vintage Carlton Radio (circa 1963) Model 708 - Working

Classic vintage Carlton ST-7 Solid State 6-Transistor Radio (circa 1963) in good working condition. A great piece for collectors, vintage electronics enthusiasts, or anyone looking to add a retro touch to their home or office. ✔ Fully working AM radio ✔ Vintage Carlton design ✔ Clear reception ✔ Great display and conversation piece ✔ Perfect for collectors and retro décor The radio has been tested and works properly. Asking: $25. Sold as pictured. Pickup in Bridgeland Calgary. Below are Specifications & Features found during research on internet. "While detailed archival specs for the exact 708 (5th picture) variant are rare today, Carlton radios from this specific "Made in Japan" era share almost identical characteristics: INTERNAL COMPONENTS: It is a solid-state transistor radio (usually containing 6 transistors and 1 diode), which allowed it to turn on instantly without needing to "warm up" like older tube radios. Band: It tunes exclusively to the AM broadcast band (530 kHz – 1600 kHz). POWER: It runs on a standard 9-volt battery.Portability: It was built as a "pocket" or "handheld" radio, usually featuring a plastic chassis, a silver mesh speaker grill, and a small leather or vinyl wrist strap. Many vintage Carlton radios that were marked “Made in Japan” were produced during the 1950s through the 1970s, when Japan became one of the world's biggest manufacturers of consumer electronics. Companies such as Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp, and many smaller brands made radios both under their own names and as private-label products for export to North America. Early Japanese radios from the 1950s often used vacuum tubes, while most models from the 1960s and 1970s used transistors. Portable AM radios became extremely popular because they were much smaller and more reliable than older tabletop radios. "Made in Japan" electronics were once considered inexpensive imports, but over time many became collectible because of their retro styling and historical value. Thank you for reading the ad. vbkmfiXkljkXrty