The controls are quite simple. A large Antique Radio Collection featuring Old Radios From Zenith, Zenith Stratosphere, Atwater Kent, Philco and RCA antique radio collection, old radio consoles, wooden radios, cathedral radios, tombstone and floor model radios The grille cloth is NOT a reproduction. From that Historical artifact. It is my belief that the year used to date
It looks like someone sprayed something over the original finish (on the E-pay radio). Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. (15% off), Sale Price 15.18 In hindsight, another alternative would have been to cut and reglue the new belt that I bought from AES. Only $1900! I don't think I'd pay 1/2 the asking price. for the cabinet styles are as follows: In our example, the 12S232 would be a 12 tube
Learn more. Zenith 12S267, 1938 Approximately 43-1/4 inches / 110 cm tall. The styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. again until late 1945, and were sold as 1946 models. The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. The cabinet paper tag has the model 15U270 crossed out in pencil and hand writhen 271. The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration, all the electrolytic capacitors were replaced with new production parts. ZenithAmerica's most copied radio again a year ahead. The dial perimeter is marked in gradations from 1 to 60, allowing you to record very fine tuning positions. letter designations that were used to describe
See what this one sold for + $150 shipping. Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). The 6-J-230 is a typical 1930s superheterodyne receiver, using a power transformer and six tubes. 15.18, 17.86 It was kind of hard to let it go but the money was too good. cost of the radio. In 1938 Zenith released several models of 12-tube table radios with what Zenith referred to as their "Robot Dial." The Zenith robot dial was equipped with a tuning eye tube that indicated signal strength of a station and in several models the dials were motorized. Autotransformer (variac), used to supply a precise voltage to the radio. The chassis and round tube shields are painted with an attractive copper-colored hammertone finish. Different connections and test frequencies are used for subsequent alignment steps, of course. Radio must be picked up in Cleveland. (20% off), Sale Price 747.81 Well, why not? This type of "photo-finish" can also be seen on my 1937 Philco 37-61 tombstone. What's more, in the course of playing with the tuning mechanism, I discovered that the dial pointers are spring-loaded. Read our Cookie Policy. This was a common practice since Zenith never printed 271 paper tags. . Airline 14WG-806A 1942 This is a wonderful wood radio with two bands, AM and shortwave. The shutters open nicely.
Vintage Zenith Console Radio for sale | eBay 1938 ZENITH 15-U-269 ART DECO SHUTTER DIAL TUBE RADIO Excellent PICK UP ANAHEIM $1,740.00 Local Pickup Was: $2,900.00 Magnificent Art Deco 1940 Zenith 12S471 "Aztec" Console, Restored & Works Well! The two SW bands work well also. Tube complement: 6K7G RF, 6L7G mixer, 6J5G oscillator, 6K7G IF, 6H6G detector, 6J5G 1st audio, 6J5G 2nd audio, 6J5G phase inverter, (2) 6V6G push-pull audio output, 6T5 tuning eye, 5Y4G rectifier. The chassis has the 7S232 stamp just above the power cord. 350.10, 389.00 The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. Original Price 1,279.15 5 out of 5 stars (1) $ 850.00. This is true; it is push-pull, but it is a push-pull audio stage that makes paralleled 6G6s look like an improvement, It is currently Mar Sat 04, 2023 11:02 am, Screen Shot 2022-12-15 at 3.56.15 PM.png [ 195.48 KiB | Viewed 1876 times ], Complete-View-Master-Waltons.jpg [ 637.7 KiB | Viewed 1821 times ], Before front.jpg [ 394.63 KiB | Viewed 1467 times ], https://stlouis.craigslist.org/atq/d/sp 99687.html, https://www.ebay.com/itm/234814319050?h R9jJru6hYQ, http://www.tuberadioland.com/silvertone4465_main.html. each represented by a single letter. In our example of the 12S232, the radio was built for the 1938 model year. Should you ever come across a Zenith radio which
Buyer's Premium 25% up to $1,000,000.00 23% above $1,000,000.00 Philco Art Deco Tube Radio Receiver, ca. Zenith also used this cabinet for models 6-S-229 and 7-D-229 in 1938 and 6-S-330 and 5-X-230 in 1939. 1938 Zenith Model 12S265 Restored Bluetooth Radio Art Deco About the Item This is a 1938 Zenith 12 tube model 12S265, Zenith's most famous and collectible year. I offer an
In other words, I could have avoided the time spent laboriously splitting and regluing the square rubber material. Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. The finish is original and the grille cloth is a Zenith replacement. This is a 1938 Zenith 7 tube Walton model 7S232, Zeniths most famous and collectable year. The most-sought-after model today was not the top of the line, though.
Part of the top finish was completely gone. 23.81, 29.76 compensation, spinner tuning, split. THE RADIO WORKS. the Zenith home radios: The last 3 digits get a bit more complex. 1938 Zenith Radio - Etsy Check out our 1938 zenith radio selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. A string-driven system is cheap to manufacture and easy to service, but strings can break or slip. I have the 12 tube version pictured on another page. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. The audio was also harsh and extremely loud, so loud that the radio played at medium volume with the volume control turned all the way down. The next photo shows the second pulley underneath the chassis. The dealer did not want to sell it, he was going to fix it himself. The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration - all the electrolytic caps were replaced with new production parts.
I was offered a similar one for $2300 earlier this year and had to laugh. This chassis, speaker and cabinet are a factory match. Other tombstones in my collection include the 1937 Philco 37-61, 1934 GE S-22X, and 1938 Stewart-Warner 91-531. Even after solving those gross problems via the power supply fix, the dial tracking was not very accurate. Sure, it has one extra resistor not specified in the schematic. Store Radio Knobs Zenith Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. It isa striking radio from top to bottom. The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. indicated that there were 17 initial categories,
Pleasant waterfall cabinet and tear-drop dial that was only used for 1938. I used a very soft brush to brush out accumulated dust, then sprayed the cloth lightly with clear water and placed it face down on a sheet of cardboard to dry. First, I cut the gaskets in half, making the cuts on the diagonal. The radio is so large it does not fit well next to a chair as it was designed too. obtained an export model. (10% off), Sale Price 590.38 (XG5) ~ ZENITH RADIO CO. CHICAGO. Contrasting with the black dial face is the gold-colored tuner pointer. 505.66, 561.84
1938 Zenith model 6S254 - Henson Brothers Old Tyme Radios second station re-location & "tell-tale" controls.
Radiophile.com - Zenith 12S267 Since the beginning of my radio hobby, I had always wanted a '38 Shutterdial. To my delight, the belt worked perfectly! Electronics/Chassis/Cord: The Superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale. I've only had a casual interest in these. ballast, regulators, and cathode ray (magic eye)
(15% off), Sale Price 1,023.32 The 10S130 is a much better looking radio, IMO. Fortunately, I was able to purchase a special radioa "Glass Rod" Zenith 5R-317 that had been designed for the 1939 World's Fair. Spain | English (US) | (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. Not really. Not only were there problems with signal weakness, but at one point it gave out "birdy" squeals while tuning, a symptom often due to misalignment. Do not use the add to cart feature. A second, red, "split second" pointer is used for logging shortwave stations. 1935 remained as the model 1000 throughout production). On this set, five of the six tube filaments are wired in parallel with the pilots, but the 1J6 power amplifier tube is wired in series with them. 590.38, 737.97 but will for ever more be referred to by "its" model
The dial pointers were not easy to remove. The blue arrow points to the shaft around which the belt is loosely placed. The stamp on the wood at the top back is there, but it can be seen faintly. The difference is the center section that the chassis mounts in. for the 1938 model year.
Charles Eames studies architecture at the Washington, At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1938 zenith for your home. last two or three identify the cabinet type, and
(20% off), Sale Price 944.60 Mar 24, 2022 - Explore Daniel Mumau's board "1930's - 1940's floor model Zenith radios" on Pinterest. Sad part about is, I offered them $150.00 over 2 months ago, the person on the phone said it was his sons radio and he would have to check with him about my offer, never heard back from them, Now I have lost interest in the radio! Then tune the digital radio to the desired frequency and start fine-tuning the signal generator to the target frequency. Another great 15 tube Zenith radio pictured above.
Zenith - Old Radio Zone When I purchased the radio, it required total restoration. It is a 20-tube all-wave, 1938 when he was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. A good looking radio and the one I restored had great reception. The Walton radios, (so named because of the fame this series received when one was used in the TV series, "The Waltons") are among the most popular among serious Zenith collectors. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. Connect the signal generator's leads to the ends of this loop and place it near the digital receiver.
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15 Tube Radios Stan's Antique Radios When the US entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in . a "Walton Radio" as an example (12S232). The two trailing digits of the model number describe
Many of the surviving 15U270 and 15U271 suffer from cracking burl on the curved areas on each side of the dial. The dial belts are new for smooth motor operation and tuning. All that happened was everybody horded the things. (20% off). I found this radio in a small antique shop in El Paso TX behind 2 china cabinets and a pool table. Under AC operation, the filament output from the power supply is 6.3 volts, fine for the six-volt tubes but too much for the 1J6. Instead, a .5-mfd capacitor is connected in series between the two devices. As for the cabinet, the ranges
After I reinstalled the cloth, the cosmetic restoration was complete!
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Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere before restoration, Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere after restoration. Oh well, this is how we learn! our example of the 12S232, the radio was built
I didn't want to risk damaging the pointers during removal or getting them off safely but being unable to securely reattach them. To conceal blemishes on the photo-finished sides and front, I wiped on a coat of Min-Wax walnut stain with a soft cloth, let the stain set for a minute or two, then buffed it off again with a clean cloth. Stratosphere. The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. Stripping made the top much lighter, so I sprayed on several coats of brown toning lacquer to match the dark brown of the cabinet body. It is a striking radio from top to bottom. My favorite tombstone radio is the 1937 era Silvertone model 4465 as shown here. Numbers in the photo identify various components: This radio requires eleven separate alignment adjustments. Zenith sold a ton of them when new. The superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale, loud and clear. The rest of the cabinet was in good shape, with only a few small scratches here and there. A few minutes of experimentation convinced me that strong cord would not be a suitable replacement. If I ever sell the radio, I'll replace the battery cables with new ones of the right length.
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Little force is needed to spin the large dial pointers and the tuning is quite precise. Toward the front was a big messy splotch of some hard substance, possibly dried glue or some kind of varnish. Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. The split-second pointer moves more rapidly than the main tuner, making one circuit of the entire dial when the main pointer moves about half an inch. After finishing this repair, I received some additional email from newsgroup members, indicating that round-section O are easier to find year. model line, or more simply the higher the retail
Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. I didn't figure I would ever find one around my area of NE Texas under 4 figures. I used Citri-Strip, an easy to use, non-smelly gel stripper. The chassis would have
Original Price 29.76 Its rubber had dried with age, allowing the fabric layers to separate and detach from one another. You can feel the spring wind up if you move the tuner manually with the belt disconnected. This is a showpiece! I found one of those at a yard sale two weekends ago..$50. Original Price 561.84 The tuner on this radio is well engineered and quite interesting. There was ample room to mount the new units underneath, so I did not attempt to conceal these inside the original capacitor cans on top of the chassis. Features:
1938 Zenith Radio 12-S-267 LISTEN!!! - YouTube This is my 1938 Zenith 12S266 Shutterdial console radio. Nope. 1938 Zenith short wave radio classic antique model 6-J-257 Ad vertisement by Jasona5150. The chassis is clean and rust free. Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion. Not really necessary for alignment, but I power all of my radios on the workbench through the variac, which in turn is powered through an isolation transformer for safety. The next photo shows the setup for the first adjustment.
Zenith 12S266 Restoration - Jayce's Vintage Radios (1928-2014) Miller learned about radios and electronics during his service in the US Navy from 1945 to 1949. Return to PHOTO Index: PHOTO COLLECTION INDEX, NEXT PAGE >>> 1938-1942 PLASTIC CABINET RADIOS. Perhaps chemicals were spilled on it or someone made an aborted attempt to refinish it. It included the radios of collector Glen Bricker. Neither the TV show or the radio (style & circuit) appeals to me. This is now equipped with Tissot's new titanium-based alloy Nivachron balance spring. After I had a good color match, I sprayed one coat of clear lacquer on the top, then removed the masking and the grille cloth to expose the whole cabinet. Page 1: Portable and Wood Table Radios 1938-1942 PORTABLE AND WOOD CABINET TABLE RADIOS, Page 2: Rise of Plastic Radios 1938-1942 PLASTIC CABINET RADIOS, Page 3: Battery or Farm Radios 1938-1942 FARM RADIOS, Page 4: Magic Eye Tuning Radios 1938-1942 MAGIC EYE RADIOS, Page 5: Me Restoring a Sentinel 243T Farm Radio RESTORING SENTINEL 243T FARM RADIO, -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Given the extent of damage on top, stripping was the only alternative. This is a 1938 Zenith 12 tube model 12S265, Zeniths most famous and collectible year. It is a piece of original 1938 cloth from a console that used the same pattern. 1938 Zenith "Walton" 9-s-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio 1938 Zenith "WALTON" 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio 1938 Zenith For Sale on 1stDibs At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1938 zenith for your home.