Rare Sonar SMR65C Vintage Marine Radio Tube Receiver Beacon Finder 1956-1960 For Sale

Sonar SMR65C Vintage Marine Radio Tube Receiver Beacon Finder 1956-1960

Description:

⚓ Super Rare Sonar Model SMR65C Marine Radio
Vintage U.S.-made marine tube radio with built-in AM broadcast reception and ship-to-shore beacon finder. According to the collector note included, this model dates from 1956–1960 and is considered extremely hard to find, with no close comparables available.

📻 Designed for marine communication, this unit features multiple ship and emergency channels, analog meter display, and classic mid-century industrial styling.

🏆 Estate find from a large radio collection – see other listings for similar vintage electronics.

🟡 Used Vintage Condition

• Estate item

• Shows visible cosmetic wear consistent with age and marine use

• Surface scratches, patina, and dust present

• No testing information provided

• Sold as found and as-is

📌 Condition details are based strictly on visual inspection and the handwritten collector note shown in the images.

• Brand: Sonar

• Model: SMR65C

• Type: Marine Radio Receiver

• Era: 1956–1960 (per collector note)

• Country of Manufacture: USA

• Technology: Vacuum Tube

• Band Coverage:

  • AM Broadcast

  • Marine Ship Channels

  • Emergency Channel 2182

• Meter: Analog signal meter

• Speaker: Built-in front speaker

✔ Built-in AM broadcast radio
✔ Ship-to-shore marine communication
✔ Emergency channel capability
✔ Beacon finder functionality
✔ Heavy-duty metal cabinet
✔ Classic mid-century marine electronics design
✔ Highly collectible and rare model

📦 Sonar SMR65C Marine Radio Unit only
❌ No microphone
❌ No additional cables or accessories
📌 Only the radio shown in the photos is included