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Doesn’t come with power supply, I used a AC cord from one of another radios I have and therefore cannot include it in the sale as that radio would not have a power supply. I plugged in a headphones and I while I got the radio to play. It was effected as the speakers had been when using the mode switch to go between the different modes. The other bands were static through the headphones. As well, the cassette tape player turn and was barely audible and would not increase when the volume was adjusted. Any questions other than can I let it go for less, Ill be happy to try to answer.

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Iconic Ghetto-Blaster Excellent condition, professionally inspected, works flawlessly, please review the pics & video link. Comes From a smoke and pet free home. Will box it with extra care & attention to details. JVC RC-838JW Short VU Testing.

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VTG 1978 JVC RC-838JW II Boombox Stereo Radio Cassette Player Recorder – READ. Stereo mode switch intermittently makes a poor connection and diminishes sound to Right channel speakers. All sound modes have been confirmed to work on L/R speakers. Function switch feels loose and/or has dirty contacts. Intermittently diminishes sound to Right channel speakers similar to sound mode switch mentioned above. Roller and heads appear worn or tarnished. Tape door eject switch and door does not stay shut. By holding door, we were able to test these functions. Forward and rewind working. Tape will engage and play, but speed is too slow and uneven. Both channels are heard. Recording working with the same issues. Capstan has some vertical play on it. Will sometimes vibrate/rumbled while spinning. Tape counter works, but will not reverse past 000 (counting down from 999). Deck appears to stop winding tape automatically shortly after counter stops moving. Affects either direction winding. Memory function does not work to stop cassette in rewind when reaching zero. Could not receive on shortwave modes. Tuner knob working and dial light works. VU meters working for power or signal meter modes. Bass + Treble sliders are a bit stiff to move. Battery compartment is free of corrosion (batteries not included). Standard signs of use. May have cosmetic wear and/or scuffs. Corrosion and rust visible on many exterior components. Both antennas are broken. Beat cut switch is seized. See photos for more detail. Includes only what is pictured. Does not include any additional components. R2v3 CATEGORY C2/F1 NON-DATA.

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BOOMBOX JVC RC-838JW Mark ll Made in Japan. 1980y Bombox is in excellent exterior condition for its age – look pictures carefully but it has few marks!!! All functions of boombox work well. The receiver catches fine in all bands (FM, MW, SW1,2,3,4). The Cassette Deck is fully working. Antennas are original and straight. VU – meters are working too. It plays great from line-in. It plays from batteries, and 110V /220V/240V. It goes with european AC power cord. Really an excellent device for a decent collections or for everyday listening. Specifications SPECIFICATION (JVC RC- 838) Semiconductors: 11 ICs, 31 transistors; Speakers: 16cm x 2, 5cm x 2. Antennas: Telescopic antennas for FM & SW2-SW4 Ferrite core antenna for MW &SW1. TAPE RECORDER SECTION Track system: 4-Track 2-channel stereo Frequency response: 40-15,000Hz (with metal tape) 45-12,000Hz (with normal tape) Wow & flutter: 0.07% (WRMS) S/N ratio: 50dB Rewind time: Within 110 sec. (C-60 cassette) Fast forward time: Within 110 sec. AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output: Max. 4.8W (2.4W +2.4W) Input jacks: Mic 2 (low impedace) Line in 2 input level 100mV min. Impedance; 47k DC in x 1 Phono in x 2 input level 3mV min. Impedance; 47k Output jacks: Ext. Speaker 2 (load impedance 3.2) Headphones (load impedance 8) Line out x 2 (300mV, impedance; less than 10k) Power supply: DC 12V (8 “R20″ cells) Car battery through a car battery adapter AC 240/220/110 V, 50/60 Hz (RC-838W) 240 V, 50/60 Hz (RC-838WH) Dimensions: 508(W)x316(H)x159(D)mm Weight: 8.1kg. Parcel will be well and securely packed. Contact me with any question. The item “JVC RC-838JW Mark ll Vintage Boombox Cassette Recorder Ghettoblaster” is in sale since Saturday, May 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Portable Audio & Headphones\Portable Stereos & Boomboxes”. The seller is “cha-valen” and is located in Europe. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Model: RC-838JW
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Custom Bundle: No
• Non-Domestic Product: No
• Type: Boombox
• Features: Cassette Recording
• Color: Gray
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Brand: JVC

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