RadioShack Voice Actuated Microcassette Recorder
Vintage Electronics

RadioShack Voice Actuated Microcassette Recorder

This is a handheld portable microcassette tape recorder branded by RadioShack. The device is constructed primarily from silver-toned metallic-finish plastic, featuring a rectangular body with rounded edges typical of consumer electronics from the late 1990s and early 2000s. The front face includes a prominent circular speaker grille on the left side, a small transparent viewing window to monitor tape progress in the center, and a square-shaped built-in microphone on the right. Notable text indicators on the body include the 'RadioShack' logo, 'CASSETTE TAPE RECORDER', 'VOICE ACTIVATION', and 'AUTOMATIC STOP'. A 'MIC POP-UP' switch is visible at the bottom right. The condition appears to be moderately used, with visible surface scratches and some wear to the silver finish along the edges. No major cracks are apparent, but the overall patina suggests frequent handling. The craftsmanship is standard for mass-produced electronic goods of its era, marketed as a budget-friendly tool for dictation, journalism, or personal note-taking.

Estimated Value

$25.00 - $45.00

Basic Information

Category

Vintage Electronics

Appraised On

January 17, 2026

Estimated Value

$25.00 - $45.00

Item Description

This is a handheld portable microcassette tape recorder branded by RadioShack. The device is constructed primarily from silver-toned metallic-finish plastic, featuring a rectangular body with rounded edges typical of consumer electronics from the late 1990s and early 2000s. The front face includes a prominent circular speaker grille on the left side, a small transparent viewing window to monitor tape progress in the center, and a square-shaped built-in microphone on the right. Notable text indicators on the body include the 'RadioShack' logo, 'CASSETTE TAPE RECORDER', 'VOICE ACTIVATION', and 'AUTOMATIC STOP'. A 'MIC POP-UP' switch is visible at the bottom right. The condition appears to be moderately used, with visible surface scratches and some wear to the silver finish along the edges. No major cracks are apparent, but the overall patina suggests frequent handling. The craftsmanship is standard for mass-produced electronic goods of its era, marketed as a budget-friendly tool for dictation, journalism, or personal note-taking.

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