Rare Early 1987 Motorola Dynatac 8000M Beige / Kakai Vintage Brick Cell Phone

Description: Rare Early 1987 - Dynatac 8000M Beige / Kakai Vintage Cell PhoneTested Plus Extras & Bonus This very good condition early 1987 8000M (20 keys) is in very good condition and functions as it should. WORTHPOINT feels that these early versions are a good techno collectible investment. Martin Cooper, working with Motorola in the 1960’s made the first cell call in 1973. In 1983/4 the FCC approved. They were offered first in the D.C area , with Cellular One being the carrier. DYNATAC was dynamic adaptive area coverage; 42 cents/minute today’s $1.23. The phone retail 1984, appx $4000 - Today's $12,000. In a special on PBS, only second to the Personal computer, the cell phone changed the world and electronic social media forever. Though this phone has some minimal wear, there are no cracks. It is spotless and there is no lettering drop out on the keys. Most of the keys react properly. This 8000M has the following unique identifiers: 1. Model: F09FSD8826AN2. Serial number: 472CMS98423. Computer beige / green / kakai front4. Some corrosion on terminals (treated with anti corrosion dielectric gel)5. 915 (ELPASO) Texas phone# (Full # supplied to buyer on request)6. ACS (antenna cable systems) provide US WEST7. Metal bottom battery release8. Large Red Led display9. Missing FCN key and lock key moved up, hence 8000M MODEL. 20 white keys with clear black numbers.10. Cumulative minutes 1280011. Inside the phone only bears anti tamper warning. Not full instruction guide - Like later models. Included with 8000M ARE THE following: 1. 7.5 volt slide in ni-cadmium battery, No cracks or corrosion. Original. Motorola - US WEST (after many hours. charging produces short lived weak output, enough to wake phone up - Amazing for a 36 year old battery!!! 2. Slide on beige car adapter for 12V NEGATIVE Ground with 2 AMP fused male cigarette lighter plug terminus. The black rubber coiled cord is Intact and flexible. 3. Worn leather premium commercial use carrying belt case. Could use some leather reconditioner. 4. Repro set of instructions & Warranty, quick start guide. 5. Inclined black plastic desk charger SPN 4047 With front led indicator. Takes about 8 hours and can feel warm (normal) 6. 12V SPN 4027A WALL adapter/ ac/dc (step down transformer for item #5) 7. 5 1/2” Empire State original antenna with raised identifier. MOTOROLA 8. BONUS - Radio Shack 12V home wall plug adapter with cigarette lighter socket, you can show friends. 9. SUPER SECRET BONUS TO ADD TO CONVERSATIONAL VALUE OF PHONE This phone weighs appx 2 lbs. and displayed or just layed out on a table is sure to get picked up with a wow factor. It does the following operations. People will say, “THAT WAS A CELL PHONE”??? This 8000M phone will function as Follows: 1. Powers on2. Has large red led’s3. Almost all keys interactive4. All keys illuminate 5. Good Phone audio beeps when send key activated6. All accessories function as they were intended7. UNLOCKED!!!!!!!! NOTE: Since this phone needs 800/900 amps carrier service - Over thirty six years later none exist. Some techno gurus can still use a WAVE TEC 600CT frequency emulator to send and receive but these are usually only for test/electronics companies or wealthy hobbyists . HENCE THIS PHONE CANNOT CONNECT. ET cannot call home. Museums, schools and serious techno collectors love them. Working and in good condition with all components these are becoming hard to find. Actually with enough of these and a wave TEC or similar you could create a private network, within applicable laws. The seller offers only quality provenanced phones, all cleaned and tested and represented to the best of his ability. They are not just shelf beauties. No phone owner would not still enjoy their wow factor and own the Sputnik of phones to use a metaphor. Introduced to the public in 1984, this 1987 is early and at 36 years old it is still ticking and MADE IN THE USA. This is but one of more 1980’s and many others the seller has and would be receptive to inquiries from Museums, tech schools, and serious hobbyists. Add THIS . Any vintage car enthusiast would love to plug this in at the car shows. Would look great on the seat or dashboard. The ultimate accessory!!!! We have a 5.0 seller rating and pride ourselves on accurate descriptions and packing, fast shipping. You won’t be disappointed. NOTE: This phone though intact, predominantly functional, etc. bears some signs of wear but nothing major and is at a slightly lower price point as you would grade anything collectible. IMPORTANT: This is NOT A TOY, never let friends and especially children handle without warning them to NEVER ACTIVATE THE INFAMOUS “LOCK” KEY. It will take you hours / days to retrieve the programmed 3 digit unlock code!!!! As per vintage electronics niche, all items function as per listed at time of posting. All sold AS-IS. NO RETURNS. Parts invisibly marked to prevent parts swapping!!!!!!! Please examine photos fully for additional condition information. May arrive in recycled packagingThese were part of a smoke free and virus free collection Please Note: The shipping cost reflected in this listing is an estimated amount. The actual cost will be calculated (at the time of purchase) based on the distance between the origin and destination and therefore will vary.

Price: 875 USD

Location: Fort Lee, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-03-21T13:27:33.000Z

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