Vintage 1990 Sony Watchman FD230 Portable 2.7 Inch Black White Analog TV VHF UHF

Description:

Vintage Sony Watchman FD230 portable black and white television from the early 1990s. This compact handheld analog television features a 2.7 inch display, VHF and UHF tuning, built in speaker, telescoping antenna, wrist strap, volume control, tuning control, band selector, and battery powered operation. Sony identifies the FD230 as a 2.7 inch black and white Watchman model. (Sony⁠) The television was designed for analog broadcast reception and is now primarily suited for collecting, display, restoration, experimentation, or use with compatible external analog equipment.

Item Details:

• Brand: Sony.
• Product Line: Watchman.
• Model: FD230.
• Item Type: Portable Handheld Television.
• Year: Approximately 1990.
• Era: Vintage 1990s.
• Display Type: Black and White Television.
• Screen Size: Approximately 2.7 Inches. (Sony⁠)
• Television Signal Type: Analog.
• Channel Bands: VHF and UHF.
• VHF Channels: 2 through 13.
• UHF Channels: 14 through 69.
• Power Requirement: DC 6 Volts.
• Battery Type: Four AA Batteries.
• Speaker: Built In.
• Antenna: Telescoping.
• Color: Black.
• Material: Plastic.
• Serial Number: B352317.
• Country Of Manufacture: Taiwan R.O.C.
• Approximate Television Dimensions: 6 Inches Tall; 3 Inches Wide; 2 Inches Deep. (Radiomuseum⁠)
• Included Items: Sony Watchman FD230 Television; Telescoping Antenna; Wrist Strap.
• Original Packaging: Not Included.
• Manual: Not Included.
• Power Adapter: Not Included.

Condition:

Used in good cosmetic condition for its age. The exterior shows visible scratches, scuffs, marks, and general surface wear from previous use and storage. The front screen and surrounding plastic show some light scratches and cosmetic wear. The telescoping antenna is present and shows age related surface wear. It telescopes up and down. The wrist strap and battery compartment cover are present. Please review all photographs carefully for exact cosmetic condition.