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It is made of polished brass with the famous lightning "Z" Zenith logo at its center. Electronics/Chassis/Cord: The Superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale. The photo-finished portion of the cabinet was in decent shape, but the top was badly damaged, as you can see below. Signal generator, used to create a test signal at a precise frequency. The next photo shows the underside of the chassis after recapping. I wasn't finished with the recapping, after all! Beginning in 1936, Zenith introduced a new model In a small subchassis inside the box were several small components, including a handful of paper capacitors. Connected in parallel with the radio's speaker leads. Original Price 23.81 The knobs are the original wood Zenith knobs. each represented by a single letter. This is a showpiece! The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. Now they're showing up more and more and I expect that to only increase. As with most old cloths, it had faded somewhat in the areas exposed to light, but not so much as to merit replacement. A new AC power cord has been installed for safety. Pictured here above is the most common of the 1938 15 tube radios made. The next photo shows the second pulley underneath the chassis. Again, the blue arrow points to the shaft and the belt is placed loosely around the pulley. Other tombstones in my collection include the 1937 Philco 37-61, 1934 GE S-22X, and 1938 Stewart-Warner 91-531. The radio apparently had not been restored (by a collector). Features: 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, -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. It is sporting, The 38-690 was Philcos top-of-the-line radio for the 1938 model year. Original Price 389.00 Charles Eames studies architecture at the, condition. The stamp on the wood at the top back is there, but it can be seen faintly. The following email snippet continues the tale: Fixing the voltage problem introduced a new glitch, however, as the following email explains. A final alignment was in order, particularly since I had already changed the alignment earlier. (10% off), Sale Price 14.17 When I purchased the radio, it required total restoration. (20% off), Sale Price 67.04 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- A good looking radio and the one I restored had great reception. letter designations were used to describe Zenith's Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. This isn't absolutely necessary if you have a good signal generator, but my generator is as old as many of the radios that I own and its dial is not very accurate. Charles Eames studies architecture at the Washington, At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1938 zenith for your home. The next photo shows the power subchassis before replacing its capacitors. The new owners were happy to have it. The two trailing digits of the model number describe In this case, however, the radio's performance was quite poor, as mentioned earlier. 1938 Zenith Radio - Etsy Check out our 1938 zenith radio selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. The watch is priced at $2,025 due in large part to the fact that the watch is powered by an automatic chronograph Valjoux A05.231 movement. produce civilian hearing-aids throughout the war I'd not only give him his price in a heartbeat, but add another hundred to have it shipped across country. (reads thread) Heh, could you imagine what the Walton sets would cost if everyone found them desirable? It looks like someone sprayed something over the original finish (on the E-pay radio). 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 ZENITH FERNFUNK LANDWIRTSCHAFT in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! A few minutes of experimentation convinced me that strong cord would not be a suitable replacement. First; the big round "airplaine" dial Toning lacquer was sprayed on the wood trim, very lightly, to keep with the original appearance. 6V27), the radio was built for Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. After phoning a number of local stores, I was unable to locate square O-ring stock, so I bought the next-best thing: two rubber plumbing gaskets. is not correct and may lead to confusion later A brand new NOS green eye tube was installed to dress up its playing and viewing appearance. A second, red, "split second" pointer is used for logging shortwave stations. 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. Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). It was kind of hard to let it go but the money was too good. The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration, all the electrolytic capacitors were replaced with new production parts. But I ain't paying $2,000 for one. I found this radio in a small antique shop in El Paso TX behind 2 china cabinets and a pool table. Part of the top finish was completely gone. The chassis would have Etsy Search for items or shops Close search Skip to Content Sign in 0 Cart Halloween Hub Jewelry & Accessories Clothing & Shoes Sure, it has one extra resistor not specified in the schematic. three digit number the radio was built in later The grille cloth is a reproduction of the original pattern. Had I been alive and of a radio-buying disposition in 1938, I would have looked at . Commander McDonald had two of these models crafted. The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. In the process, however, I learned more about this type of radio and added a few new items to my bag of repairman's tricks. Radio chassis has been overhauled and is working good. Called the "Commander" by many Zenith collectors. 12.14, 14.29 If I was going to have a radio collection, I need a Walton (and at least one catalin). Cord replaced. and was 110 volt AC powered. Content is for presentation purposes only. The minimum equipment needed for alignment is a signal generator and a multitester. A string-driven system is cheap to manufacture and easy to service, but strings can break or slip. 3 bands including broadcast, shortwave and police The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. Fortunately, I was able to purchase a special radioa "Glass Rod" Zenith 5R-317 that had been designed for the 1939 World's Fair. better understanding of the model numbering scheme. Many folks think the "Waltons" TV show made these radios desirable. The show rather trite, boring. No lowball please. Original Price 885.57 The leftmost knob is a tone control and the next one in line is the power/volume control. Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere before restoration, Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere after restoration. Take a look at the tube lineup. It included the radios of collector Glen Bricker. 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! This is not a put together Walton with mix and matched parts. This six-tuber was just restored electronically with all capacitors replaced and any other components such as tubes and resistors replaced if tested bad or weak. Original Price 561.84 The 15 tube model 15U246 pictured here to the right and a 12 tube model 12S245 as well. 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. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. 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 5 out of 5 stars (1) $ 850.00. Despite new filter capacitors, there was still too much background hum. No spring is visible from the outside, so I assume it's concealed inside the large metal dial case. After finishing this repair, I received some additional email from newsgroup members, indicating that round-section O are easier to find So I will wait. radio, introduced as part of Zenith's 1938 line in June 1937, is a much coveted set that is an uncommon find today. However, this one also plays perfectly on a short lead wire as well. After his military service, Miller returned to Hillsboro, Oregon, and worked for Meltebeke's Furniture repairing TV's and appliances. Price: $12.00. The original cost of the 15U271 was $235.00, $10 more than the 15U270 at $225.00. This radio can be powered from household AC current or a 6-volt DC battery. Then I applied a bit of liquid spray starch. It was all original when I got it, with only minor chassis repairs done many years ago. Restoring the electronics took a lot more time than touching up the cabinet. The chassis is clean and rust free. 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. Zenith quickly became known as an innovator. The belt is made of layers of rubber-impregnated fabric, similar to the fan belt in your auto but much smaller. An interesting side note, Zenith did continue to The, runners are in excellent condition. The most-sought-after model today was not the top of the line, though. 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. 303.06, 378.83 Plays loud and clear as it should. 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. letter after the model number itself, you have 1,180.75, 1,475.94 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. 25 tube Stratosphere, first produced in The radio is so large it does not fit well next to a chair as it was designed too. The original grille cloth was still in good condition. This is a Zenith 1938 Model 7-S-232, a 7 tube "Walton". The front and sides of the cabinet appears to be covered with finely grained veneer, but the "veneer" is actually a photographic decal of a wood pattern. I too would like one but I won't spend 4 figures for one. I purchased this radio from the daughter of the original owner. Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. It was (and still is) missing two knobs. Even if it plays, it undoubtedly needs some repair before you put it into regular service. Numbers in the photo identify various components: This radio requires eleven separate alignment adjustments. Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. This is now equipped with Tissot's new titanium-based alloy Nivachron balance spring. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. Sale Price 708.45 Antique radio. It is a piece of original 1938 cloth from a console that used the same pattern. After I replaced the lamp, the radio played, but not very well. The 10S130 is a much better looking radio, IMO. This scheme holds true for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted civilian radio production to enter the war effort. See more ideas about antique radio, vintage radio, old radios. If I ever sell the radio, I'll replace the battery cables with new ones of the right length. Why would a radio designer do this? Well, one showed up a year ago about 70 miles south of me. 944.60, 1,180.75 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. Store Radio Knobs Zenith Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. (20% off), Sale Price 747.81 Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. Original Price 16.67 Checking a generator's output in this way is another of Walt's handy tricks. obtained an export model. line-up. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. but will for ever more be referred to by "its" model Toward the front was a big messy splotch of some hard substance, possibly dried glue or some kind of varnish. 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. Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere before restoration, Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere after restoration. The grille cloth is NOT a reproduction. Only rubber would provide enough friction on the small pulleys to make the system work. Powered bySquarespace. In hindsight, another alternative would have been to cut and reglue the new belt that I bought from AES. Want to know more? Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. The next photo shows how I taped the capacitor in place to keep the spring from pushing it back down. THE RADIO WORKS. The next phase involved "recapping" the set, or replacing all paper capacitors and the filter capacitors in the power supply. Another great 15 tube Zenith radio pictured above. 1938-1942 Prewar Portables and Wood Sets. It is, part of the 1938 Zenith lineup that featured many other radios that used the unique Robot dial, as part of Zeniths 1938 line in June 1937, is a much-coveted set that is rare and hard to find today, 1938 line only. It rattles objects in the room when played loud. I restored and refinished one last year and was offered (and accepted) $450. Connect the signal generator's leads to the ends of this loop and place it near the digital receiver. Since doing this restoration, I have gotten in the practice of writing down every replacement as well as the results of every test. Vintage Zenith Radio Knob 1930s Wood Lightning Bolt AntiqueMeUp (576) $34.99 Vintage Soviet tube network radio RECORD. 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! Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. . (If your radio can't tune to the target frequency, tune it to a multiple. The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. Return to PHOTO Index: PHOTO COLLECTION INDEX, NEXT PAGE >>> 1938-1942 PLASTIC CABINET RADIOS. After I reinstalled the cloth, the cosmetic restoration was complete! I also have all original knobs now too. And now that a lot of those folks are either heading to retirement homes or dying off, the market seems to be getting flooded. 12 in this case, 11 on the chassis plus an "eye" tube. So deluxe! The radio's electronics were intact, but needed a complete overhaul. Zenith 12S265 Console (1938) $3,300.00 SOLD Quantity Not Available We spent three months restoring this gorgeous 1938 Zenith 12S265 Art Deco console radio. the 1936 model year. k42: ivory: $12.00: k42-divided: ivory: $12.00: k42b: black: $12.00: It seems as though there are two types of knobs used on these radios that look the same but have different dimensions for the hole. All the paper foil capacitors were replaced as well. $2,995.00 SOLD Quantity Add to Cart We spared no expense to restore this gorgeous 1938 Zenith 9S232 tombstone radio known as 'The Waltons' because it starred in the 1970s TV series of the same name. I found one of those at a yard sale two weekends ago..$50. 505.66, 561.84 Add to Favorites Zenith Upright Antique Radio--1940's-Wavemagnet--LOCAL PICK-UP! Pictures posted in this listing have been taken without flash. Page 1 of 2 [ 22 posts ] Go to page 1, 2 Next Previous topic | Next topic Page 1 of 2 [ 22 posts ] Moderator: Lou deGonzague Go to page 1, 2 Next Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum All times are UTC Who is online Search for: 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. model line, or more simply the higher the retail Light and speaker functioning. Caution: A novice should never try to align a radio "by ear." Learn more. In 1927, Zenith introduced the first radio with push-button tuning, and in 1940 it broadcast the first FM radio station in the Midwest. 50s. A gearing mechanism behind the dial transfers the belt's rotation to the tuning capacitor. What's more, in the course of playing with the tuning mechanism, I discovered that the dial pointers are spring-loaded. It released the first portable radio in 1924, followed two years later by the first radio that operated entirely on household electricity. The dial perimeter is marked in gradations from 1 to 60, allowing you to record very fine tuning positions. Listed below are the Incidentally, here is a case in which careful notes might have led me to these "hidden" capacitors sooner. The bass from this console is unreal. The next step was to carefully split the rubber in half along its entire length. Before risking that, I decided to seek expert advice. 1938 Zenith model 6S229. With the addition of a bleeder resistorproperly positioned to avoid interferencethe radio performed quite well. Zenith did not produce radios for the general public (That is, the dial pointer did not always point exactly to the station being tuned.) Beautiful tri-color black 6-inch lighted dial which Zenith made famous and still a favorite of most collectors. I was offered a similar one for $2300 earlier this year and had to laugh. (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.). See what this one sold for + $150 shipping. 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. All the paper foil capacitors were replaced too. Other radios in the same style and therefore also called "Waltons" are the 9-tube 9-S-232, the top of the . It needs restoring as you can see, but the veneer is perfect, speaker is great and most of the dials are great. You will not be disappointed. Historical artifact. This is an extremely rare 1938 Zenith model 15U271. As it happens, Antique Electronic Supply sells an exact replacement belt for this particular model. It sold new for $169.95 (list price). The next photo shows the rubber just before I finished splitting it. Receives radio stations. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. You will also need the alignment instructions from the schematic, of course. Instead, I simply disconnected the old filters and left the cans in place to preserve the radio's original appearance. Although there was nothing unusually hard or time-consuming about the cosmetic work, the electronics took more time than I had expected. Click to Enlarge. I didn't want to risk damaging the pointers during removal or getting them off safely but being unable to securely reattach them. 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. Original Price 934.76 708.45, 885.57 The following photo shows the radio after I completed its restoration. SKU Color Price Qty. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. It is a striking radio from top to bottom. This needed the usual, recapping, replace bad wiring, a couple of tubes, one knob was missing, new dial face and the cabinet refinished as it was trashed. This 1938 Zenith chairside model 6S249 radio is completely electronically restored and plays great. The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration - all the electrolytic caps were replaced with new production parts. 19.05, 23.81 It is currently Mar Sat 04, 2023 11:02 am, http://allentown.craigslist.org/clt/4574348722.html, http://www.ebay.com/itm/371078070791?ss 1423.l2649. He joined a fledging Beaverton electronics company, Tektronix, in 1951 as its 351st employee. The dial belts are new for smooth motor operation and tuning. The chassis has the 7S232 stamp just above the power cord. . last two or three identify the cabinet type, and the Zenith home radios: The last 3 digits get a bit more complex. The paper serial number tag on the bottom of the cabinet is there as well. Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. Substituting larger filters reduced the hum to an acceptable level. It was painted 3 different colors black, red and brown. 1938 Antique Zenith Floor Radio, model number: 9S367, still works and receives many stations, case in good condition with no significant scratch, no crack. 747.81, 934.76 Some of the most serious Zenith radio collectors in the world have never seen this version in person. (15% off), Sale Price 1,023.32 Zenith 12S267, 1938 Approximately 43-1/4 inches / 110 cm tall. So in terms of performance, it is "original," possibly even working closer to the designer's specs than when it left the factory. 1,023.32, 1,279.15 Each 1938 zenith for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and glass. 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