Realistic TRC-453

[Ziptied]

I found this CB Radio among my Father's belongings after he passed a couple of years back. I hadn't opened the box until now. It appears as if it has never been installed/used. I don't know it's age but was wondering if it was still of some use in today's landscape.

 

[billowens]

I found this CB Radio among my Father's belongings after he passed a couple of years back. I hadn't opened the box until now. It appears as if it has never been installed/used. I don't know it's age but was wondering if it was still of some use in today's landscape.

Ahh... Good old Realistic Radio Shack CB. Would guess it's from the mid '70s.

Sent from my cheap phone using the SatelliteGuys app!

 

[907TECH]

I think the FCC added Channels 24-40 in 1977. It would work just fine today, but the electrolytic capacitors may need to be replaced.

 

[harshness]

The TRC-453 (Catalog 21-1566) appeared in the 1988 and 1989 Radio Shack general catalogs. Including Single Side Band, it was their most expensive offering.

See more at Radio Shack Catalogs

It is still useful today but probably not worth a third of what it originally listed for ($189.95).

 

[N5XZS]

Might want to check the value on un opened box!

There are diehard collectors out there for the highest bidder or just E-mail to ARS from PBS.

Is their such a thing a so called CB radio bluebook value out there?

Just curious.

 

[harshness]

People who are searching for "new in box" aren't looking for boxes that have been crushed. They're usually looking for packaging that is in brand new condition as well.

You can get a good modern CB radio with SSB for under $150 so that doesn't leave a lot of pricing room for '80s tech.