DYNATAC -8000F - 1992 Thick Brick GRAY - EUC - TESTED -

PLUS ACCESSORIES


The seller has been collecting DynaTACs for a decade and only once has encountered an extra time thick Motorola battery. Not to mention one that still holds a mild charge. And one in great cosmetic condition. 


Cell Phones changed our culture/world. Martin Cooper and Motorola began developing them in the late 1960’s. He made the first call from a mobile cell phone in 1973. The phone was a foot long and weighed 3 lbs. It became known as the “BRICK”.  The FCC LICENSED it in SEPT. 1983. The first carrier was CELLULAR ONE in the D.C. area. It was called 

DYNATAC. Dynamic Adaptive  Area  Coverage.  Cost of phone $4000 and in today's dollars $12000.  Cost per minute 42 cents, today $1.23.  


This 8000F - phone for Sale has the unique identifiers:


1: Light gray exterior in case kept condition 

    

2. Black satin front with distinctive

     Back lit black keys with no wear or

     Dropout and positive response


3. Model # F09LFD8438AG


4. Serial # 472GSUG223


5. Area code 312 (Chicago, Ill.)

     (Full # on request)


6. Cumulative minutes-LOW- 751


7. Good auditory capability


8 Mild oxidation on terminals but

    Treated with silicone dielectric

     Clear gel.


9.  UNLOCK CODE:  417 -  ( Last 3 

      Digits of phone #). 


10. MANUF. DATE: OCT 1992 


INCLUDED WITH THE 8000F are:


1. I gray thin standard 7.5V Motorola

    NI-cad battery.  Terminals clean


2. One MOTOROLA -  1 3/8” thick extended time 

    7.5V NI - cad battery. It actually  holds some 

    Charge!!!!!! Terminals clean. 


3. One dark gray (black?) rubber  coiled

     Good condition car

     Battery eliminator terminating in 

     A 2amp fused male car socket hard 

     Plastic plug (12V negative ground 

     Only).SLN4871N 


4. One inclined black plastic table 

     Top 24V to 4.8V charger SPN 4047A


5.  One square  wall cube ac/dc wall cube 

      Transformed to plug into inclined

      Charger -above-   SPN4027A 


6. One perfect 5 1/2 Hard black rubber

     Empire State shape screw on antenna with

     Motorola written on side.


7.  Bonus: rare stubby (short 3/4”)screw on black 

      Rubber antenna.  For ease of 

      Carrying 


8.  One set original instructions - 1992

      Warranty sheet and programming 

      Guide. 


9.  One. NOS RADIO SHACK ac/dc 12V 

      1000A home car socket adapter with

       Foldable blades.  Can use to demo 

       Phone with battery eliminator at

       Home.   


ACCORDING TO “WORTHPOINT” (the collector’s bible) these early cell phones are the best modern techno collectible investment. A real game changer in communications and social media.


This superb example with two batteries and all add ons has no peer. It is fully cleaned, tested and working. It has only 741 cumulative minutes of use!!!!


The seller is known for his quality and researched devices.  All well packed and shipped PLEASE NOTE:  SIGNATURE UPON DELIVERY WILL BE REQUIRED.


All cleaned and tested. 


The seller has numerous others and some unused and in original boxes. He would entertain special pricing for inquiries from schools or museums.  


These phones require an 800 AMPS service carrier network interface, being over 30 years old there are none of these networks in existence. Hence ET cannot phone home!!!!!!


Using a WAVETEC 600CT can still access these phones and receive calls 


The phone is guaranteed to :

1. Turn on

2. Dial in bright red large LED

3. Give audible beeping

4. All buttons illuminate

5. All buttons activate

6. Will flash no service 


This phone is a great find. A vintage

Car enthusiast would love one. A techo

Collector or phone executive. Put it out on a table and most people can't resist picking it up. The “BRICK” Still has a wow value and comes alive.  All components are in excellent condition and spotless.   


All working at post. Parts invisibly  marked to prevent swapping .  As per vintage electronics , sold as is, no returns, 


Check seller's other prime DYNATACS.  More to come!!!! 


Multiple sale discounts and or free shipping or both.   


NOTE: these are not toys. Never let children handle and WARN all adults not to ever hit the INFAMOUS “LOCK” Button.


It will take hours to retrieve the three digit code.   Methods available online.


As per vintage electronics niche, this unit functions as per post. 

Sold AS IS- NO RETURNS.   

Note:  see our other listings. Multiple sales qualify for special pricing. 
Seller has numerous quality 8000’s and other BRICKS and is receptive to serious inquiries from schools or museums.  


The seller is known for quality products, accurate descriptions and packing and prompt shipping.  


All vintage electronic items function at time of listing. Parts have invisible markings to prevent swapping.

As per this niche.  Sold AS IS - No Returns.   

 

 Please examine photos fully for additional condition information.


May arrive in recycled packaging

These 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.