Gemtronics GTX - 5000 Vintage Tube CB Radio 40 Channel Transceiver 27MHz
Item History & Price
Gemtronics GTX-5000 vintage tube CB radio 40 channel transceiver27MHz excellent (For a YouTube video of the actual item in operationclick image below. If the video does not load, clickhere) YouTubeVideo will open in a new window
Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window:[isdntekvideo] Itemdescription Up for auction is theGemtronics GTX-5000 tube transceiver for the CB citizens band. The radio is inexcellent condition with only minimal wear. I would rat...e it a 9 on a scale from1 to 10. The radio works as it did when new; please see the detailed photos andtheYouTube video for the details.Receiver is sensitive and loud; modulation is perfect and output power is good(around 6 watt carrier). The radio is UNMODIFIED but restored; I replaced weakcapacitors and some resistors. The tubes are all in good condition, they didnot need replacement.This radio does not havechannel expansions, it is the standard 40 channels. It is possible to increasethe number of channels for this model, the PLL chip used in this radio wouldallow for it but I did not want to mess with it. I like historical radios intheir original condition, and I am sure you do too. The radio comes with theoriginal Gemtronics microphone (also perfect) and the AC power cord. The Gemtronics GTX-5000was sold from in the USA from 1977 until the early Eighties (1984 I estimate).It was introduced to satisfy those customers that preferred tube transceivers, but wanted the newly available 40 channels nevertheless.The radio was made byCybernet in Japan. Cybernet was a major manufacturer of CB equipment in thedays; their only real competitor was Uniden. The latter still exists today;Cybernet is not in business any more.This particular tubechassis used in the GTX5000 was also used for many other brands that Cybernetproduced for. They used this particular tube chassis for Lafayette (Comsat25B), Teaberry model T, Robyn T240D and the older Robyn 123, as well as theTenko 46T. Early versions of this chassis were 23 channels with a crystalmatrix, but after 1976 Cybernet introduced it as a 40 channel CB radio using aPLL synthesizer. And that 40-channel version is the actual model offered forsale here. Tosummarize: If you always wanted the classic Gemtronics GTX-5000tube CB radio having 40 channels, but was never able to find a nice one, lookno further. You found it; your search is over. A perfect GTX-5000 that looksand works like new. Hardly ever are they offered for sale in THIS nicecondition. Don’t let it slip away now by bidding too late, pounce while it ishere! Payment& shippingDomesticbidders Payment is due throughPayPal within 48 hours of auction end. We also accept certified bank checks aspayment, on condition you contact us first before you bid.The reflected shippingcost is based on actual box size and weight, calculated for your particular USzip code as it is known with eBay. Insurance is included in the shipping cost.The item will be packedwith great care to prevent shipping damage.If the item arrivesdamaged at your location despite all our care, you should photograph the damage(both to the box as well as to the item) and email these photos to us. Also, keep the damaged packaging materials. This will greatly increase the chances ofa successful damage claim with the carrier. Without this, we cannot reimbursefor damaged shipments. By bidding on this item, you have indicated to agreewith the above.Local pickups are welcome, but only as a “cash and carry” transaction. The item will not be boxed when youdo a local pickup (unless it comes in its original box), and there will be notests or demonstrations. Internationalbidders We welcome internationalbidders for this item, through the eBay Global Shipping Program. The eBayGlobal Shipping Program offers low international shipping rates and it isreliable. Buy with confidence, offered by eBay. Payment is through PayPal, secure and safe. Thank you for looking atour item.
Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window:[isdntekvideo] Itemdescription Up for auction is theGemtronics GTX-5000 tube transceiver for the CB citizens band. The radio is inexcellent condition with only minimal wear. I would rat...e it a 9 on a scale from1 to 10. The radio works as it did when new; please see the detailed photos andtheYouTube video for the details.Receiver is sensitive and loud; modulation is perfect and output power is good(around 6 watt carrier). The radio is UNMODIFIED but restored; I replaced weakcapacitors and some resistors. The tubes are all in good condition, they didnot need replacement.This radio does not havechannel expansions, it is the standard 40 channels. It is possible to increasethe number of channels for this model, the PLL chip used in this radio wouldallow for it but I did not want to mess with it. I like historical radios intheir original condition, and I am sure you do too. The radio comes with theoriginal Gemtronics microphone (also perfect) and the AC power cord. The Gemtronics GTX-5000was sold from in the USA from 1977 until the early Eighties (1984 I estimate).It was introduced to satisfy those customers that preferred tube transceivers, but wanted the newly available 40 channels nevertheless.The radio was made byCybernet in Japan. Cybernet was a major manufacturer of CB equipment in thedays; their only real competitor was Uniden. The latter still exists today;Cybernet is not in business any more.This particular tubechassis used in the GTX5000 was also used for many other brands that Cybernetproduced for. They used this particular tube chassis for Lafayette (Comsat25B), Teaberry model T, Robyn T240D and the older Robyn 123, as well as theTenko 46T. Early versions of this chassis were 23 channels with a crystalmatrix, but after 1976 Cybernet introduced it as a 40 channel CB radio using aPLL synthesizer. And that 40-channel version is the actual model offered forsale here. Tosummarize: If you always wanted the classic Gemtronics GTX-5000tube CB radio having 40 channels, but was never able to find a nice one, lookno further. You found it; your search is over. A perfect GTX-5000 that looksand works like new. Hardly ever are they offered for sale in THIS nicecondition. Don’t let it slip away now by bidding too late, pounce while it ishere! Payment& shippingDomesticbidders Payment is due throughPayPal within 48 hours of auction end. We also accept certified bank checks aspayment, on condition you contact us first before you bid.The reflected shippingcost is based on actual box size and weight, calculated for your particular USzip code as it is known with eBay. Insurance is included in the shipping cost.The item will be packedwith great care to prevent shipping damage.If the item arrivesdamaged at your location despite all our care, you should photograph the damage(both to the box as well as to the item) and email these photos to us. Also, keep the damaged packaging materials. This will greatly increase the chances ofa successful damage claim with the carrier. Without this, we cannot reimbursefor damaged shipments. By bidding on this item, you have indicated to agreewith the above.Local pickups are welcome, but only as a “cash and carry” transaction. The item will not be boxed when youdo a local pickup (unless it comes in its original box), and there will be notests or demonstrations. Internationalbidders We welcome internationalbidders for this item, through the eBay Global Shipping Program. The eBayGlobal Shipping Program offers low international shipping rates and it isreliable. Buy with confidence, offered by eBay. Payment is through PayPal, secure and safe. Thank you for looking atour item.
