Vtg Lasonic TRC - 918 Boombox AM/FM/SW1/SW2 RECEIVER Cassette PLAYER Recorder
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:52218623 | Model: TRC-918 |
Brand: Lasonic | Type: Boombox |
Lots of functions, inputs/outputs on this boombox---many untested...
All speakers work....Sound is Great...
All bands are operational...I pulled in stations on SW2 and distant chatter on SW1--maybe because antenna was not extended.. Light (on left of dial) works when button is pushed, goes off when released..Loudness button wor...ks..Band changing buttons work..Power, Mode, Input, Tape and Function levers work..Base, Treble, Balance and Volume controls work..Tuner works up and down the dial -- tuner control knob has a slight wiggle but is fine...The small knob below the tuner control--? I have no idea what it controls and is not labeled...Cassette player does not work....no movement at all..Cassette player control buttons depress normally though do not operate anything...Eject button does not work, but door can be opened gently with butter knife...Battery compartment needs new left side contact/spring --Corrosion caused left battery contact and spring to disintegrate and needs replacement.....Right battery contact/spring are present with little corrosion..There is an upper area in the battery compartment for one "AA" battery which needs repair (no contact/spring present)..I have no idea what the AA battery would control...Battery compartment door is intact though interior shows light staining & foam deterioration from corrosion...One antenna is present and intact and the other antenna is broken off/missing...The antenna fully telescopic though is bent toward the top..Antenna is floppy...I've been using the handle to keep it extended..Small dent on the left speaker grate...Wear to the finish here and there..Back of unit shows tanning from age...Item shows miscellaneous light dings. scratches, etc from 35+ years of use...Power cord is in good condition---no issues..Any questions, please ask...I am obviously not an electronics expert...Check all pictures very carefully for item cosmetic details and condition.I could only upload 12 photos so if you need more photos of anything, please email me..****SOLD AS IS with NO GUARANTEE or RETURNS..Weighs 16 lbs before packaging...NO PO BOXES PLEASE as ITEM MAY BE SHIPPED via Fed EX or UPSI SHIP TO THE LOWER 48 ONLY...