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An extremely rare find, a BIT TALKMAN II, custom built by the Boston Institute of Technology on a Japanese Panasonic portable cassette recorder. No Panasonic model # is visible, and checking under the BIT Talkman II control add-on only shows where the original cover was cut to fit the custom wiring. Not sure of the extra functions since it currently cannot play a tape but likely the one is variable speed. Very heavy, powers on and motor does attempt to turn but definitely needs a belt. Damage to one corner as shown, door hinges are very worn and door is loose. From what we understand, these Talkman cassette players/recorders by the Boston Institute of Technology were intended for educational/library/institutional use or hearing assistance. Very high quality audio cassette devices and very few ever made much less still in good working condition! We also have a BIT TALKMAN I (USA made) available from the same collection! Be sure to visit our store for more antique & vintage collectibles and furniture! Specific condition of the item is stated in the description and includes only what is pictured, unless stated otherwise. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for new treasures added daily and also just for fun!

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Vintage BIT Talkman FM Cassette Recorder CrO2 Metal Boston Inst Tech USA Made TM-001. An extremely rare find, a WORKING Boston Institute of Technology BIT TALKMAN, made in the USA! This is the model 1, labeled TM-001, Made in the USA. Very heavy and solid, with aluminum door. All cassette functions work, FF/RW/Play/Pause, but the audio playback is fast. FM works great, antenna is intact with a slight bend on the tip section. Includes an interesting belt clip with cassette door catch to prevent the tape from falling out while in motion. This is most interesting because that is marked. RQK94ZA Matshushita Electric Industrial Co. Plastic, made in Japan. (So that accessory is made by Panasonic) Later models were modified Panasonic portable cassette recorders, Japan made with US modifications, and then the III was BIT’s US design made in Taiwan. From what we understand, these Talkman cassette players/recorders by the Boston Institute of Technology were intended for educational/library/institutional use or hearing assistance. Very high quality audio cassette devices and very few ever made much less still in good working condition! We also have a BIT TALKMAN II (Panasonic recorder with US modification) available from the same collection! Be sure to visit our store for more antique & vintage collectibles and furniture! Specific condition of the item is stated in the description and includes only what is pictured, unless stated otherwise. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for new treasures added daily and also just for fun!

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Vintage BIT Talkman FM Cassette Recorder CrO2 Metal Boston Inst Tech USA Made TM-001. An extremely rare find, a WORKING Boston Institute of Technology BIT TALKMAN, made in the USA! This is the model 1, labeled TM-001, Made in the USA. Very heavy and solid, with aluminum door. All cassette functions work, FF/RW/Play/Pause, but the audio playback is fast. FM works great, antenna is intact with a slight bend on the tip section. Includes an interesting belt clip with cassette door catch to prevent the tape from falling out while in motion. This is most interesting because that is marked. RQK94ZA Matshushita Electric Industrial Co. Plastic, made in Japan. (So that accessory is made by Panasonic) Later models were modified Panasonic portable cassette recorders, Japan made with US modifications, and then the III was BIT’s US design made in Taiwan. From what we understand, these Talkman cassette players/recorders by the Boston Institute of Technology were intended for educational/library/institutional use or hearing assistance. Very high quality audio cassette devices and very few ever made much less still in good working condition! We also have a BIT TALKMAN II (Panasonic recorder with US modification) available from the same collection! Be sure to visit our store for more antique & vintage collectibles and furniture! Specific condition of the item is stated in the description and includes only what is pictured, unless stated otherwise. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for new treasures added daily and also just for fun! This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Cassette Decks”. The seller is “retro-bot” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

• Model: BIT Talkman
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• MPN: TM-001
• Brand: BIT

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An extremely rare find, a BIT TALKMAN II, custom built by the Boston Institute of Technology on a Japanese Panasonic portable cassette recorder. No Panasonic model # is visible, and checking under the BIT Talkman II control add-on only shows where the original cover was cut to fit the custom wiring. Not sure of the extra functions since it currently cannot play a tape but likely the one is variable speed. Very heavy, powers on and motor does attempt to turn but definitely needs a belt. Damage to one corner as shown, door hinges are very worn and door is loose. From what we understand, these Talkman cassette players/recorders by the Boston Institute of Technology were intended for educational/library/institutional use or hearing assistance. Very high quality audio cassette devices and very few ever made much less still in good working condition! We also have a BIT TALKMAN I (USA made) available from the same collection! Be sure to visit our store for more antique & vintage collectibles and furniture! Specific condition of the item is stated in the description and includes only what is pictured, unless stated otherwise. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for new treasures added daily and also just for fun! This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Cassette Decks”. The seller is “retro-bot” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

• Model: BIT Talkman II
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Brand: BIT

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