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Better Bluetooth is available on any radio I sell for an extra charge of $35.
  • Completely enclosed inside the radio (no cables or external modules)
  • Completely self-powered (no batteries that need to be charged)
  • Automatic switching between radio and Bluetooth (just hit "PLAY" on your device, and the radio switches to Bluetooth!)
  • Audio level same as the radio's normal volume

Tele-Tone 165 (1948)
(Plaskon tube table radio)

Tele-Tone 165 (1948)

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!
This bright red miniature radio was intended to catch your attention! Tele-Tone provided this model to a number of retailers who sold it under various brand names including Cub, Roland, Fleetwood, Aetna, or with no name at all, like this one. I haven't seen another one with a red cabinet like this, however. The cabinet isn't painted -- it's a bright red Plaskon-like material. Unfortunately there is a substantial crack in the bottom of the cabinet (be sure to look carefully at the bottom picture), but it displays well if you can overlook the crack. The four-tube chassis has been restored to work like new, with all electrolytic and paper capacitors replaced, a strong set of tubes, a careful RF/IF alignment, and a new polarized power cord with modified switch wiring to improve safety. Since it's only a four-tube circuit, sensitivity isn't as good as a typical AA5, but it pulls in local stations just fine on its built-in loop antenna. Note that the original box is included! Just $20 shipping to 48 states. 8-1/2"W x 6"H x 4-1/2"D.

Tele-Tone 165 (1948)

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

This bright red miniature radio was intended to catch your attention! Tele-Tone provided this model to a number of retailers who sold it under various brand names including Cub, Roland, Fleetwood, Aetna, or with no name at all, like this one. I haven't seen another one with a red cabinet like this, however. The cabinet isn't painted -- it's a bright red Plaskon-like material. Unfortunately there is a substantial crack in the bottom of the cabinet (be sure to look carefully at the bottom picture), but it displays well if you can overlook the crack. The four-tube chassis has been restored to work like new, with all electrolytic and paper capacitors replaced, a strong set of tubes, a careful RF/IF alignment, and a new polarized power cord with modified switch wiring to improve safety. Since it's only a four-tube circuit, sensitivity isn't as good as a typical AA5, but it pulls in local stations just fine on its built-in loop antenna. Note that the original box is included! Just $20 shipping to 48 states. 8-1/2"W x 6"H x 4-1/2"D.

Reported sold by Tom Albrecht on January 1, 2026
Listed price on date of sale - $75.00
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