1938 zenith radio

A few minutes of experimentation convinced me that strong cord would not be a suitable replacement. Zenith 12S267, 1938 Approximately 43-1/4 inches / 110 cm tall. Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. Store Radio Knobs Zenith Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. not with the actual production date. Cleaning and recapping are standard practice, but solving the voltage problems added extra hours. Original Price 17.86 When the US entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, production of new radios stopped from 1942-1945 as manufacturers helped support the war effort. Another great 15 tube Zenith radio pictured above. Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. better understanding of the model numbering scheme. Here is Walter's comment on that point: Now that we have added an extra resistor, can this radio be considered "stock" or "original?" 1938 Zenith model 6S254 - Henson Brothers Old Tyme Radios. I. Providing accurate tuning via the main tuner obviates the need for a separate bandspread tuner, as found in "boatanchor" shortwave sets such as my Hallicrafters SX-42. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. line-up. tubes. It has a premium-grade, 12-tube, high-output chassis and with its 12-inch speaker is an incredible performer. The number of tubes will be between 4 and 16 (the I've only had a casual interest in these. A multitester, used to measure the radio's output during alignment. Original Price 885.57 Then I applied a bit of liquid spray starch. Original Price 1,475.94 produce civilian hearing-aids throughout the war They made very few and did not want to go thru the trouble printing model tags. The rest of the cabinet was in good shape, with only a few small scratches here and there. 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! Do not use the add to cart feature. The paper serial number tag on the bottom of the cabinet is there as well. Learn more. You will hear a loud hum in the radio when the generator is set just right. second station re-location & "tell-tale" controls. Every effort was taken to reproduce original look of this fine radio. The radio features a 5-point tone control, bass. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. Jasona5150. It included the radios of collector Glen Bricker. It is sporting, The 38-690 was Philcos top-of-the-line radio for the 1938 model year. It's hard to find a unit in this shape and working condition. 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. (20% off). Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL Year 1937/1938 Category Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner Radiomuseum.org ID 68140 alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab Picture Schematics Zenith Radio Corp.; 9-S-232 'Waltons' Ch= 5905 (1) Click on the schematic thumbnail to request the schematic as a free document. Given the extent of damage on top, stripping was the only alternative. The grille cloth is a reproduction of the original pattern. Needless to say I would not take no for an answer and kept telling him "I wanted to purchase the radio". The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration, all the electrolytic capacitors were replaced with new production parts. 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. As Bob says, in a few years the market will be flooded with them. By the time I was done, the radio was playing beautifully and its dial tracking was right on the money. Instead, they get rubber stock of the right diameter, cut it to the right length, wind the length around the pulleys, then super-glue the cut ends together. (20% off), Sale Price 747.81 Some of the most serious Zenith radio collectors in the world have never seen this version in person. The chassis was purchased separate, it was originally from a chairside. Ours is a Zenith model 6S-239, from 1938. Part of the top finish was completely gone. 1938 Zenith short wave radio classic antique model 6-J-257 Ad vertisement by Jasona5150. A brand new NOS green eye tube was installed to dress up its playing and viewing appearance. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. The second segment of the model number revels My wife and son drove the 70 miles in fog so thick you couldn't see the front of your vehicle to be the first ones at the estate sale and got it. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. (intermediate frequency) coils. 50s. Why would a radio designer do this? The grille cloth is NOT a reproduction. It was (and still is) missing two knobs. Digital receiver, used to double-check the signal generator's output frequency. AntiquesShopVintage (274) $140.00 FREE shipping Vintage Chrome Knob 1" Chevron V Logo Sun Burst Rat Rod Car Radio Dial Guitar Amp Boomerang Starburst Retro Camper Van Motorhome Note-taking may seem tedious when you're hurrying to get results, but it saves time in the long run. It looks like someone sprayed something over the original finish (on the E-pay radio). Description: This is a six-tube 3-waveband receiver from 1938, featuring Zenith's tear-drop shaped dial escutcheon. (15% off), Sale Price 1,023.32 Even after solving those gross problems via the power supply fix, the dial tracking was not very accurate. Connected in parallel with the radio's speaker leads. Antique Vintage 1938 Zenith Tombstone Radio Model 5S228 $83.03 11 bids $72.58 shipping 5d 14h classic ZENITH Trans-Oceanic Royal 3000-1 SHORTWAVE Radio World-Band RECEIVER $24.95 0 bids $28.02 shipping 4d 22h or Best Offer *AS-IS* Vintage Zenith Royal 300 Transistor Radio Black USA *No Power* $15.00 0 bids $12.45 shipping 6d 17h The belt is made of layers of rubber-impregnated fabric, similar to the fan belt in your auto but much smaller. When all the color work was done, I sprayed on two final coats of clear lacquer, lightly buffing the last coat with #0000 steel wool to achieve a satin finish that doesn't look "too new.". Perhaps chemicals were spilled on it or someone made an aborted attempt to refinish it. So it is truly a very rare Zenith radio. But I ain't paying $2,000 for one. Why would the B+ voltage be too high in the first place? First; the big round "airplaine" dial Stratosphere. Since the beginning of my radio hobby, I had always wanted a '38 Shutterdial. years. All that happened was everybody horded the things. Here is the tube lineup. Not really. The chassis would have Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. 1,023.32, 1,279.15 The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. The preferred material seems to be rubber O-ring stock with a square, rather than round, cross-section. to discuss in this article. Call me.. See contact page. tubes. the relative placement in the line-up ($costs$). Had I been alive and of a radio-buying disposition in 1938, I would have looked at . The dial belt was replaced for smooth tuning. This allows you to precisely measure the final output on the multitester. that was introduced by Zenith came prior to 1936. For you radio collectors The 6-tube 3-waveband Zenith 6-S-254 (6S254) was introduced in June of 1937 as part of, Zeniths robot dial, received a make-over from its inaugural 1938 model year. What's more, in the course of playing with the tuning mechanism, I discovered that the dial pointers are spring-loaded. Charles Eames studies architecture at the, condition. Cabinet: The book matched walnut veneered cabinet is beautifully finished with a near flawless lacquer finish. (20% off), Sale Price 944.60 19.05, 23.81 Twelve (count 'em!) Zenith Model 6-S-254 Console Radio (1938) The 6-tube 3-waveband Zenith 6-S-254 (6S254) was intro- duced in June of 1937 as part of Zenith's line-up for the 1938 model year. The stamp on the wood at the top back is there, but it can be seen faintly. This radio has the fabulous Robot Shutter Dial with a green tuning eye. The dial perimeter is marked in gradations from 1 to 60, allowing you to record very fine tuning positions. Maybe I'll bite. The next photo shows the underside of the chassis after recapping. Pleasant "waterfall" cabinet and tear-drop dial that was . Demo of 1938 Zenith 9S232 'Waltons' Radio + Bluetooth Retrofit Retro Radio Restore 178 subscribers Subscribe 926 views 1 year ago Here is a demo of a fully restored 1938 Zenith 9S232. the cabinet and the relative placement in the cost Sure, it has one extra resistor not specified in the schematic. Content is for presentation purposes only. The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. Acting on further advice from Walt Heskes, I added a bleeder resistor to bring the voltage down. 1935 remained as the model 1000 throughout production). I found one of those at a yard sale two weekends ago..$50. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. I also have all original knobs now too. Used to be on occasion you would see one or two. The most-sought-after model today was not the top of the line, though. This is a 1938 Zenith 12 tube model 12S265, Zeniths most famous and collectible year. When I queried the rec.antiques.radio+phono newsgroup for ideas, I learned that many restorers don't bother buying "store-bought" replacement belts. Fixing the cabinet was a straightforward job. for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted It is a piece of original 1938 cloth from a console that used the same pattern. The original cost of the 15U271 was $235.00, $10 more than the 15U270 at $225.00. Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. The radio had been serviced in the past but most of the original parts were still in place. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. 6V27), the radio was built for Its rubber had dried with age, allowing the fabric layers to separate and detach from one another. (15% off), Sale Price 23.81 The next photo shows how I taped the capacitor in place to keep the spring from pushing it back down. Original Price 378.83 Before risking that, I decided to seek expert advice. If the prices come down due to market saturation? It is a 20-tube all-wave, 1938 when he was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. 14.17, 16.67 Vintage Zenith Radio Knob 1930s Wood Lightning Bolt AntiqueMeUp (576) $34.99 Vintage Soviet tube network radio RECORD. Sigh. You know, these are actually not exactly rare radios. After I replaced the lamp, the radio played, but not very well. Sure. Many of the surviving 15U270 and 15U271 suffer from cracking burl on the curved areas on each side of the dial. our example of the 12S232, the radio was built To do it, you first fashion a simple coil of wire, about three loops and roughly six inches across. The styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. The radio has very nice reception with no hum. Only rubber would provide enough friction on the small pulleys to make the system work. The knobs are the original wood Zenith knobs. This scheme holds true for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted civilian radio production to enter the war effort. obtained an export model. The The large black dial is in very nice shape. 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 Each 1938 zenith for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using, Prices for a 1938 zenith can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes at 1stDibs, they begin at, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Featured Collection: 2023 Designer Survey Trends, Association of International Photography Dealers, International Fine Print Dealers Association, Loggers WPA Depression Era Modern Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism, 1970s Brutalist Welded Steel Sculpture George Kafka Chicago Modernist Artist. Zenith did not produce radios for the general public again until . At this point, the set played for the first time, but very poorly. It was all original when I got it, with only minor chassis repairs done many years ago. three digit number the radio was built in later 1930-1937 The Depression and the Rise of the Golden Age of Radio, 1945-1959 Post War Tube Radios-The Baby Boom Years. It isa striking radio from top to bottom. The radio is sensitive enough to get the local stations just fine. Despite new filter capacitors, there was still too much background hum. year (1996). Toward the front was a big messy splotch of some hard substance, possibly dried glue or some kind of varnish. Charles Eames studies architecture at the Washington, At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1938 zenith for your home. But until then? Now they're showing up more and more and I expect that to only increase. The 1000 Z Stratosphere was designed to introduce the big Black Dial and other features that showed up on the 1936 and 37 Zenith Black Dial line. The radio apparently had not been restored (by a collector). Radio chassis has been overhauled and is working good. Unless you know what you're doing, randomly tampering with these delicate adjustments will likely mess up your radio in a serious way, requiring an embarrassing trip to an expert repairman. Pictures posted in this listing have been taken without flash. The large gray and blue components near the center of the photo are the new filter capacitors. Other tombstones in my collection include the 1937 Philco 37-61, 1934 GE S-22X, and 1938 Stewart-Warner 91-531. Caution: A novice should never try to align a radio "by ear." The white pointer and brass second hand are perfect and moves nicely around the dial. 12 in this case, 11 on the chassis plus an "eye" tube. for the cabinet styles are as follows: In our example, the 12S232 would be a 12 tube It is sporting the fabulous "Motor Drive Robot Shutter Dial" and green tuning eye. 5 out of 5 stars (1) $ 850.00. He constructed ornamental railings and, smaller numbers, and are more difficult to find today. The speaker has the correct part number for a 7-tube model. The next photo shows the setup for the first adjustment. the type of cabinet, and ever where in the line-up $1,499.99 0 bids or Best Offer 1d 4h Local Pickup Radio, Zenith Deluxe Floor Wood Cabinet Console, Double-Wide, Scarce Vintage $845.00 or Best Offer Original Price 29.76 the Zenith home radios: The last 3 digits get a bit more complex. For you radio collectors This radio does have all the matching number stamps on the chassis, and paper tag on the bottom of the cabinet. It was painted 3 different colors black, red and brown. The next step was to carefully split the rubber in half along its entire length. Other radios in the same style and therefore also called "Waltons" are the 9-tube 9-S-232, the top of the . Sale Price 708.45 civilian radio production to enter the war effort. The controls are quite simple. This three-band, nine-tube Art Deco radio is completely restored and retrofitted with Bluetooth. The collector would Original Price 561.84 It had an original purchase price of $169.95 and boasts the following list of features:- Motorized tuning & foreign station re-locator 12-inch electrodynamic speaker with "acoustic adapter" Push-pull 6V6 output stage producing a room- Well, one showed up a year ago about 70 miles south of me. and was 110 volt AC powered. This is now equipped with Tissot's new titanium-based alloy Nivachron balance spring. This scheme holds true 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. (1928-2014) Miller learned about radios and electronics during his service in the US Navy from 1945 to 1949. 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. The string is wrapped two or three times around the shaft of the tuning knob and goes around a larger pulley attached to the tuning capacitor. letter designations were used to describe Zenith's For this particular adjustment, the signal generator was set to 456 kilohertz to adjust the radio's I.F. This is a Zenith 1938 Model 7-S-232, a 7 tube "Walton". Would I like one? Read our Cookie Policy. Dial" radios and the numbering scheme which Antique radio. (For those who have noted that 2.9 + 2.9 + 1 equals more than 6.3, we should point out that there is also a small resistor in parallel with each lamp, to create exactly the right resistance.). Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. The following photo shows the radio after I completed its restoration. Numbers in the photo identify various components: This radio requires eleven separate alignment adjustments. I offer free shipping via Greyhound to the lower 48 states. 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. The black contrasting stripes near the bottom had a few scuffs, which I restored with black paint and a small artist's brush. Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). Putting on the new belt would require disassembling the geared tuning mechanism, starting with the dial pointer and dial, and working back to where the belt would be placed on the shaft. It is made of polished brass with the famous lightning "Z" Zenith logo at its center. Those few short years came some big changes like the multiband Zenith Transoceanic portable, the hallmark of tube radio design; a real compact portable you can carry around by Sonora called the "Candid"; table radios and consoles with push button tuning and magic eye tuning; and the first practical application of electronic television with real tv channels demonstrated at 1939 New York, World's Fair by RCA, made this period one to remember. Since I operate the radio on AC, I shortened the cables and tucked them under the chassis. letter designations that were used to describe Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. If I was going to have a radio collection, I need a Walton (and at least one catalin). Each pilot lamp draws 2.9 volts. compensation, spinner tuning, split. Receives radio stations. AFAIC, Waltons are one of the uglier cabinet designs Zenith came up with, right up there with the 12S371. The brand is often referred to as the watchmaker's watchmaker due to its storied history as a movement manufacturer for other blue-chip watch companies. 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! Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. Plays loud and clear as it should. 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. Want to know more? This scheme allows the radio to work if a lamp burns out. It initially sold for $69.95 in the East, but in early August Zenith, along with other manufacturers, announced across the board price increases. However, this one also plays perfectly on a short lead wire as well.

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