For sale ‏A Japanese National recorder ‏Very clean old model ‏For collectors and those interested in old devices Main device specifications Manufacturer: National Panasonic Model: RQ-238FLJS Release Year: Mid-1970s (approx. 1976) Bands: Supports 4 broadcast bands (FM / MW / SW / LW) Features: Cassette player, top carrying handle, retractable antenna (aerial), and can be powered by electricity or batteries. If you would like to know additional information about maintenance or the current market value of this heritage device, let me know. Production history and context Production Date: The device was manufactured in 1976 (mid-1970s AD). Country of Manufacture: Japan (Made in Japan). Technical Era: Represents the golden age of portable transistor radio cassette players, characterized by a chassis integrating reinforced plastic with silver metal panels and robust mechanical buttons. Technical Specifications Sound System: Mono with an internal transistor and integrated circuit-based amplifier. Radio Bands (4 bands): FM band (High frequencies from 88 to 108 MHz). MW band (AM Medium Wave). SW band (Shortwave for picking up international and distant stations). LW band (Long Wave, used in the past in some countries). Cassette Player: Supports playing and recording traditional cassette tapes, equipped with a full mechanical top button control system (Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Record). Front Panel Controls: Wide, illuminated window for displaying radio channels (Dial Light). Analog needle indicator (VU Meter) for monitoring signal level, battery, tuning, and volume (Level/Batt/Tuning). Connections and Microphone: Equipped with a built-in internal microphone (Condenser Microphone) for sound pickup, along with external ports for connecting headphones and an external device (Aux). Power Options: Dual system, either direct current (AC with variable voltage compatible with 110-240V) or via large dry batteries (4 batteries of 1.5V for a total of 6V or a DC 9V port). Approximate Dimensions: 405 × 257 × 110 ‏Location: Al-Ahsa ‏Shipping is available to all regions of the Kingdom at the buyer's expense ‏Starting bid: 700 SAR