RARE 1988 DYNATAC 8000H - + ACCESSORIES TESTED EUC

Martin Cooper working for Motorola in the 1960’s eventually developed the first truly portable mobile/cellular phone in 1973. Made the first call to his competitors Bell Labs from 6th Avenue in NYC. 

This was the beginning of a technology which changed our culture globally and social media forever. It was not until 1983/84 Sept. that The FCC AND IEEE approved the phone for the public domain. 

It used the 800 AMPS (advanced mobile phone system). And was first offered in the DC and Chicago area by AMERITECH/ cellular one and others under the Bell umbrella. The carrier was known as DYNATAC. (Dynamic adaptive total area coverage)

The phones were 2.5lbs and a foot long, nicknamed, “THE BRICK”, cost retail $4,000 ($12,000 today) and 42 cents/minute ($1.25) today.   

FORBES, WORTHPOINT, COLLECTORS Weekly all consider these early DYNATACS a sound techno investment. They are becoming harder to obtain each year.

THIS PHONE HAS THE FOLLOWING UNIQUE IDENTIFIERS:?

1. Superb condition cream on computer beige 

2. Model: F09FCD8826AN

3. S/N : 472CNG9630

4. 20 white translucent keys with full distinct black lettered keys, fully back lit on power up. M model the lock button is moved up. Hence the last row of keys has only two buttons.

5. The front of the phone has a very  slight white drop out  from being in its case for many years.     

6. Terminals intact and corrosion free

7. SMALL RED LED ( Texas instrument calculator like numbers). 

8. Clear and buffed front crystal

9. Serial number and model on bottom Silver label

10. Original area #503. Full number On request- PORTLAND, OREGON

11. Manufactured 1st. 1/2 April 1988

12. Model 8000H

13. NOTE: these early dynatacs with small red LEDs did not have cumulative minutes feature. 

The Phone Functions As Follows:

1. Powers on

2. All 20 buttons light up

3. All buttons back lit

4. All LEDs illuminate as does no service And in use indicators 

5. The battery slides on and of easily 

6. Audio beeping clear from ear piece

INCLUDED WITH THE PHONE:

1. Original intact Empire State black hard rubber antenna with raised Motorola logo on side

2. Copy original owners guide

3. Desktop black plastic inclined charging base SPN: 4047. It has a yellow led in front which lights up when plugged in

4. Wall power cube for above base SPN4027A.?

5. Original 7.5ni cad slide in battery (After 8 hours and getting warm) barely turns on phone

6. One negative ground 2AMP fused Beige slide on 12V AUTO plug in Battery adapter for car. The black rubber coiled cord is perfect. 

7. One new old stock wall adapter with Car socket for home use of phone. Its blades fold up. 

8. Copy of original owners guide

9. An original restored carrying case.

  

On a PBS TV Special, these phones, only second to the car, personal computer, TV, changed our world forever. An APPLE 1, just sold for 1.5 million.

One of the seller's phones was sold to an exhibitor at the 2024 Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show. He is #1 on Google and has a 5.0 seller rating. 

All phones thoroughly evaluated . He has been into electronics/phones 50 years and DYNATACS FOR  15 YEARS.  He ships ALL over the world. 

His Phones Appeal To:

1. Early techno collectors

2. Nostalgia buffs

3. Vintage car enthusiasts

4. Museums

5. IT PEOPLE

6. Prop departments

7. People who want something unique 

8. Mid century collectors

9. Former telecommunications workers 

10. Schools

11. Science fair projects 

12. Neat desk or coffee table object

Theoretically if you own a Wave-tec  600 CT FREQUENCY emulator you could send out 800 AMPS and receive and send calls with the phone. Preppers can set up their own net. Laws permitting. Tectonics works also. So there is a way to wake up these phones. 

When You Buy Anything Collectible It’s All About :

1. Condition

2. Provenance 

3. Reputation of seller

As A Note: THIS IS NOT A TOY, never let anyone hit the infamous “LOCK” BUTTON. It’s a torture to retrieve the 3 digit lock code if it’s not the last 3# of the phone #.

The seller takes great care on packing and a fast turn around time.

Thanks for reading this write up and we look forward to your business.   

NOTE#1 : Making this phone even more distinctive is the fact that the CELLULAR ONE  badge on the front bottom is emblazoned in a glowing red on a striking black background. Most other cellular one logos are a plain white.   

NOTE #2 Special secret bonus and new replacement antenna included.

This is a piece of history, appealing to techno collectors, vintage auto show car owners, IT people. A great conversation piece. Museums and schools. 

The seller offers quality/tested/ cleaned and researched phones. He has many more and will give special pricing on multiple purchases also to Museums and teaching institutions. Seller has 5.0 rating. 

As noted. These phones in this condition are getting so hard to find. Discounts on multiple buys and to schools, museums or Hollywood.   

Everything expertly packed and signature required.