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MOTOROLA ULTRA CLASSIC THIN BRICK
ULTRA CLASSIC A??
- Manuf. FIRST 1/2 JUNE 1992
Used in TORONTO, minutes 5043
UNLOCK CODE. 306 unless changed prior.
CARRIER:CELLULAR ONE
NO DOUBT ONE IF THE FIRST YEARS OF MANUFACTURE AND A DEPARTURE FROM THE THICK BRICK COAT POCKET SIZE . This could probably fit in suit jacket or ladies bag. Still considerable size. Re: above you could buy a stubby antenna for more compact profile. Inquire if interested? battery(SNN4215A)with circled Motorola logo on top of reverse. M SYMBOLIC OF TRANSISTORS AND CIRCLE - sine wave. FUTURE OF ELECTRONICS!!!!
Holds weak if any charge. Seller has other original tested accessories and NOS not repacked NICKLE hydride battery. Listed.
THE MANUFACTURER WARNS AGAINST OPENING AND OR REPACKING. Let’s face it, even if repacker says warranted, duh, do you think they will replace your ruined iconic phone. Maybe send you another battery? If you can locate them!!!!!! THESE REPACKERS CLAIM “NEW” battery.
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 total area coverage.
The retail Cost of the phone was $4000 and in today\'s dollars $12000. Cost per minute 42 cents, today $1.23.
This THIN BRICK ULTRA CLASSIC A?phone for Sale has the following unique identifiers:
1. COMPUTER CHARCOAL GRAY CASE and is in case kept condition
2. Stunning CHARCOAL GRAY/blk? FRONT
DISTINCTIVE TRANSLUCENT WHITE 20 button KEYPAD with solid Red/SEND.AND ALPHA TO RIGHT OF NUMBERS VERTICAL ORIENTATION . Red send. Hence 20 WHITE and 1 red. Total 21. There is a dedicated lock. Unlock 396
3. Model V2244A
4. Serial 991GSLB083
5. Area code 905
TORONTO , CANADA
6. Cumulative minutes 5043 see pic.
7. Good auditory capability
8 . Terminals no oxidation but ,treated with anti corrosion dielectric gel and make excellent contact
DISPLAY LARGE ORANGE BRIGHT LED
Amber crystal and entire phone 9.8/10
Restored to as close as left store as possible.
Manufacture date 1993. 30+years ago!!!!
INCLUDED WITH THE THIN BRICK
1. CHARCOAL GRAY standard original Motorola 7.5V ni- cad slide on battery(SNN 4114A).
Holds weak if any charge.
BELL CELLULAR(NATIONAL CELLULAR) CLEAR AND BOLD ON FRONT
INTERIOR LABELS WITH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SERIAL # clear and intact. SLF sticker 1103B
The pictured 3 AMP power adapter 3-12V AC/DC can be purchased at Amazon. Cost effective. And set it to close to 7.3V - Works great to demonstrate the phone. It’s 3 amps. The thinner Dynatac’s run on this. thicker require 7.3V DC. Imaged is a 3-12V 3 amp. Adapter . You should GRADUALLY DIAL UP THE POWER until you can turn it on. Like they do with a variactor on vintage electronics. Don’t want to jolt an old system. The seller is not responsible if you cook the unit and can tell by looking inside. Tested prior shipping.REPLACEMENT NEW SHORT(3”) ANTENNA installed!!!! CHECK OUT SELLERS OTHER LISTED AND TESTED ORIGINAL MOTOROLA ACCESSORIES.
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.
The seller being #1 on DYNATAC SEARCH is known for quality/researched devices. ALL restored to as close to possible as left store condition .HAS A GLOBAL FOLLOWING/DYNATAC COMMUNITY. These are not 100 thrown up phones with one paragraph writeup. Each writeup is done personally from a hands and eyes on perspective . The 100% response speaks for itself. This is an affordable example of an iconic phone from the early days of transportable mobile devices.
All well packed and shipped promptly.
Parts invisibly marked to prevent swapping.
The seller has numerous others . He would entertain special pricing for inquiries from schools or museum, prop departments, techno collectors, etc. great for science fair project!! VINTAGE CAR SHOWS. Seller has myriad parts and widgets and owners manuals. Listed on request. Nuts, bolts,cases etc.
the seller has 100% response. Does not just throw up one hundred of these iconic pieces of telecommunications history with a one paragraph AI generated generic description. But supplies full provenance and a hands and eyes on perspective of the phone. He has hence established a global and loyal following and community. Not just a flipper. All retested before shipping. The vintage electronics niche cannot guarantee longevity .
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 frequency emulator or techtronics , one can still access these phones to send and receive calks and set up a net. Laws permitting.
The phone is guaranteed to :
1. Turns on
2. Dial in bright LARGE ORANGE led DISPLAY
3. Give audible beeping
5. All buttons activate- RED/SEND BUTTON
6. Will flash no service!!!!!!!!!
This phone is a great find. 9.8/10 condition
Car enthusiast would love one or an early TECHNO collector/ phone enthusiast. Science fair project.car show buffs, etc. one pic of happy buyer showing it in his vintage car. See pic
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. THOROUGHLY TESTED. See video. Not the non descript cells of today, this is a STATEMENT/STATUS symbol .
POSITIVELY WITHOUT EXCEPTION NO!INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!!!!!! YOU CAN CHANGE PAY PAL SETTING AND MAIL TO FRIEND OR FAMILY IN U. S.A.
All working at post. Parts invisibly marked to prevent swapping . As per vintage electronics , sold as is, no returns,
Check seller\'s other prime DynaTAC”s and original tested accessories. More to come. Stay tuned
Parts invisibly marked to prevent swapping and retested before shipping.
As per vintage electronics niche, this unit functions as per post. Its operational longevity cannot be guaranteed.
Sold AS IS- NO RETURNS. Per vintage electronics niche.parts invisible marked to prevent swapping
Seller has numerous quality 8000’s and other BRICKS and is receptive to serious inquiries from schools or museums. Parts, widgets, cases and many original owners manuals. Listed on request.
Similar purchased by IEEE AND USED IN THEIR EXHIBIT at the famous CES VEGAS 2024. Another gifted by seller to Steve Forbes owner FORBES MAGAZINE
This is a real intelligence written listings from an eyes and hands on perspectives. This is no stupid AI FLEA/FLIP!!!!!
NOTE: pictured power adapter 3-12 V AC/DC 3 amp not included but cost effective from Amazon. Set to 7.13VDC
Original slide on car adapters and home wall sockets available. Inquiries welcome on complete packages listed
The seller has slide on power adapter and home wall socket. Makes showing and the using easier.
POSITIVELY NO, NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING, NO EXCEPTIONS. YOU CAN CHANGE PAY PAL SETTING AND SEND TO FRIEND OR FAMILY IN USA and they forward.
PARTS INVISIBLE marked to prevent swapping!!!!!
A unique feature is that the keys are flush and are slightly concave with the alpha above the central black numeric . This model is like the 8800X ITS PREDECESSOR!
The battery bears the circled M MOTOROLA LOGO. M SYMBOLIC OF transistors and circle sine wave. Future of electronics. The antenna coupling has a large stainless washer. Most don’t.
THERE ARE SELLERS WHO THROW UP 100 listing with but an artificial one paragraph genetic description. These are iconic examples of telecommunications tech that changed our world. There are others across the works who represent with “new” battery which are actually non certified nor recommended by manufacturer. Warned against. Ruin your priceless phone, good luck on getting them to compensate you. My hydrides were manufactured in Germany by a major manufacturer and NOS. They will not ruin your phone. Price based on rarity.
Phones sold as is no returns.
Positively no international sales or shipping. No exceptions!!!!!
The seller has 4.9/5.0 rating and 100% positive response. And is #1 on DynaTAC search on .
Sold as is, no returns.
Parts invisibly marked to prevent swapping
POSITIVELY, without exception no international sales or shipping.
All keys fully intetactive with clear alpha and numberic. Contact clean , shiney. A final test performed before shipping.
