Panasonic RQ-830S Portable 8 Track Player * Box * Manual * Fully Serviced * New Belt

The Panasonic RQ-830S (also known as the "TNT Dynamite 8" player) is a vintage, portable 8-track tape player introduced in 1974, known for its distinctive dynamite plunger-style track change mechanism and bright colors. It is a collector's item and is only available today as a used or refurbished product. 

Key Features & Design

Unique Design: The player features a unique "dynamite" design with a large T-shaped handle that functions as the manual track changing mechanism; pushing the handle down changes the channel/track.
Portability: It is designed to be portable and can run on both batteries (six C-cell batteries) and an AC adapter (often sold separately).
Built-in Speaker: The unit has a built-in "explosive-sounding dynamic speaker" for convenient listening without external equipment.
Color Options: The player was originally available in "Detonator Red," "Bomb Blue," and "Explosion Yellow," and later potentially in black and white versions.
Simple Operation: According to original advertising, the operation is simple: slide in the tape, and use the plunger to change the channel. There are only volume and track change controls.