Sanyo PAT-M5 Karaoke Featuring Cassette and 8-track

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  1. Elite-ist

    Elite-ist Well-Known Member S2G Supporter

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    Hi all,

    I purchased the Sanyo PAT-M5 last year. Back then, I was on the hunt for a portable PA speaker using batteries. I needed a PA system because we were getting married last summer in a park, and I needed it for the officiant to exchange our vows. She would have to be heard clearly with enough volume to carry her voice. I found this unit at the Salvation Army and I didn't have a chance to test it there at the store, before buying it. I had to trust it worked, even, if only the microphone and amp section worked.

    After getting it home, I cleaned all of the exterior, then spent some time cleaning the tape path for the cassette and 8-track section. Everything worked fine on AC power and I purchased enough D cell batteries to see if it would work on DC, as well. Checked out fine in that department, so I loaded up a cassette tape and pre-recorded 8-track to see how well it played. Surprisingly, all was good. Then, I purchased an inexpensive microphone and stand to test it out. No issues found and we were set to go for the big day.

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    Nando.
     
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    T-ster Moderator Staff Member S2G Supporter

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    Nando thats beautiful, and you get to keep the box that was present at your wedding forever, so cool.

    I'm hope your both very happy :cool:
     
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    Great short story - thanks for sharing. :)
     
  4. walkman archive

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    Great story Nando. That Sanyo is a cool boombox indeed. I never seen one fo these with an 8-track. You have given that nice boombox a nice 2nd life in your wedding. Thanks for sharing!
     
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    Great story thanks for sharing.
     
  6. Longman

    Longman Well-Known Member S2G Supporter

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    Congratulations, both on your Marriage and the Sanyo.

    It goes to show that ther will always be occasions when a portable P.A. is required.
     
  7. nickeccles

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    That is superb!

    What an uplifting story!

    Beautiful wedding picture & the Sanyo getting in on the act too :)

    Happy times ahead for you both ;)
     

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