U20567 AS IS Never Used JCPenny Pinto Base Station CB Transceiver Very Vintage

U20567 AS IS Never Used JCPenny Pinto Base Station CB Transceiver

This vintage JCPenney "Pinto" base station 23-channel CB transceiver is in remarkable, unused condition.

This one came in over the counter here in the store. The customer that brought it in said he removed the factory staples and opened the box for the first time ever just weeks ago. He did not take it out of the box according to him

 We did take it out for pictures but have not powered it up. The outer box shows normal age-related shelf wear, the radio itself remains preserved in factory-fresh condition. The brushed silver-aluminum faceplate, polished metal fluted knobs, analog Signal/RF meter window, LED channel display, and speaker grille are spotless with zero handling marks or blemishes. All accessories remain packed in their factory poly-sleeves, including the original wired dynamic hand microphone, DC power harness with inline fuse holder, mounting brackets, sealed hardware packet, original molded styrofoam end-caps, and the JCPenney Owner's Handbook and Technical Service Data manual (dated March 1976).

Manufactured during the golden era of Class D Citizens Band radio, the JCPenney Pinto Base Station (Model 6236, Catalog No. 981-0607) is a classic 23-channel AM base station and emergency communications transceiver. Built with a dual-conversion superheterodyne receiver and solid-state transmitter circuitry, it delivers the full legal 4 Watts of RF carrier output across all 23 channels (26.965 to 27.255 MHz). The unit is equipped with versatile base station features, including a clear illuminated front-facing analog S/RF power meter, red digital LED channel indicator, Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) control, Delta Tuning for centering off-frequency stations, a full-range Squelch control, front 1/4" headphone jack, and Public Address (PA) capability. Designed with dual-power capability, it operates from standard 120V AC household mains or 13.8V DC battery power, making this museum-grade, unmolested Pinto base station an extraordinary time capsule for vintage radio collectors and CB enthusiasts alike.

Condition

• Cosmetic Condition: Never Used, Still In Box (box is open)

• Factory Preservation: Retains all internal protective foam end-blocks, plastic unit wrapping, and factory-bagged accessories.

• Packaging & Documentation: The original red and black JCPenney retail carton is structurally intact with vintage shelf wear and staple extraction marks on the lid. Includes the original factory Owner's Handbook.

• Operational Note: Preserved as an unused collector's piece; unpowered and untested to preserve its original NOS factory integrity.

Key Features

• Full 23-Channel AM Operation: Complete crystal-synthesized coverage across all original 23 CB channels (26.965 to 27.255 MHz).

• 4-Watt RF Output Power: Full legal Class D power output delivering clear carrier modulation and transmission range.

• Brushed Aluminum Front Panel: Features dedicated controls for Power/Volume, Variable Squelch, Delta Tuning, and Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL).

• Dual Monitoring Displays: Outfitted with an illuminated analog Signal/RF relative power meter alongside a bright digital LED channel readout.

• Public Address (PA) & Headphone Modes: Front-panel switchable PA function for external paging horns and 1/4" stereo/mono headphone listening.

• Dual AC/DC Power Operation: Integrated internal power supply runs directly on 120V AC wall power or 12–13.8V DC mobile/emergency battery connections.

• Vintage 1976 Collector's Time Capsule: Authentic JCPenney branded radio gear representing the peak of the 1970s American CB boom.

What's Included

• JCPenney Pinto Base Station 23-Channel CB Transceiver 

• JCPenney Handheld Dynamic PTT Microphone 

• 12V DC Fused Power Harness Cable

• Mounting Brackets and Hardware Pack

• JCPenney Pinto Owner's Handbook & Technical Service Manual (March 1976)

• Factory Molded Styrofoam Packaging Inserts

• Original JCPenney Pinto Retail Carton Box

AS IS, no Warranty!

Serial Number: 6107404

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