In our example of the 12S232, the radio was built for the 1938 model year. The underside of the chassis is plated with copper, however, perhaps to allow good ground connections for electronic components. 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. 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.". This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. Signal generator, used to create a test signal at a precise frequency. Charles Eames studies, excellent condition. 350.10, 389.00 The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration - all the electrolytic caps were replaced with new production parts. last two or three identify the cabinet type, and The higher the last two digits within This radio can be powered from household AC current or a 6-volt DC battery. Pleasant waterfall cabinet and tear-drop dial that was only used for 1938. Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. The starch gives the cloth more body, helping it resist sagging in the future. Cabinet: The book matched walnut veneered cabinet is beautifully finished with a near flawless lacquer finish. What's more, in the course of playing with the tuning mechanism, I discovered that the dial pointers are spring-loaded. Listed below are the (intermediate frequency) coils. Named after E.F. McDonald the founder of the Zenith Radio Company. 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! The tuner on this radio is well engineered and quite interesting. 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. If you look closely at the workbench photo, you'll see the thin red loop lying under the digital radio. It is a 1939 model 15S372. This scheme holds true 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. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. The one dial that was left showing/open is crazed, but I have a spare chassis to replace that one dial. Features: for the cabinet styles are as follows: In our example, the 12S232 would be a 12 tube 14.17, 16.67 The set has a nice finish on it too. The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. Note-taking may seem tedious when you're hurrying to get results, but it saves time in the long run. Description: This is a six-tube 3-waveband receiver from 1938, featuring Zenith's tear-drop shaped dial escutcheon. But I ain't paying $2,000 for one. A brand new NOS green eye tube was installed to dress up its playing and viewing appearance. Take a look at the tube lineup. Return to PHOTO Index: PHOTO COLLECTION INDEX, NEXT PAGE >>> 1938-1942 PLASTIC CABINET RADIOS. Floor Radio Console 6T5 Tuning eye Zenith Chassis 12-S-267 1938The chassis was sold in 4 other cabinet models and all equally beautiful.This model was less p. It is sporting, The 38-690 was Philcos top-of-the-line radio for the 1938 model year. ZENITH 12 TUBE SHUTTER DIAL: This completely restored Zenith radio was made in 1938 and features the classic Zenith shutter dial with motorized tuning control. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. By the time I was done, the radio was playing beautifully and its dial tracking was right on the money. I offer free shipping via Greyhound to the lower 48 states. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. the chassis type and the power requirements. Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration, all the electrolytic capacitors were replaced with new production parts. This article will deal with the "Big Black In Learn more. Mar 24, 2022 - Explore Daniel Mumau's board "1930's - 1940's floor model Zenith radios" on Pinterest. To my delight, the belt worked perfectly! It needs restoring as you can see, but the veneer is perfect, speaker is great and most of the dials are great. The collector would At this point, the set played for the first time, but very poorly. (20% off), Sale Price 505.66 The following email snippet continues the tale: Fixing the voltage problem introduced a new glitch, however, as the following email explains. ballast, regulators, and cathode ray (magic eye) For you radio collectors I restored and refinished one last year and was offered (and accepted) $450. It sold new for $169.95 (list price). 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. I used Citri-Strip, an easy to use, non-smelly gel stripper. If you haven't replaced certain critical components, and nobody has messed things up in the past, the alignment will be fine in many cases. See what this one sold for + $150 shipping. The dial perimeter is marked in gradations from 1 to 60, allowing you to record very fine tuning positions. Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). 1938 Zenith Radio - Etsy Check out our 1938 zenith radio selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Second and equally important; Zenith If the letter designation is followed by a The dial pointers were not easy to remove. The bass from this console is unreal. Toning lacquer was sprayed on the wood trim, very lightly, to keep with the original appearance. Charles Eames studies architecture at the Washington, At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1938 zenith for your home. Plays loud and clear as it should. Fixing the cabinet was a straightforward job. Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. The radio is sensitive enough to get the local stations just fine. Cleaning and recapping are standard practice, but solving the voltage problems added extra hours. 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. This radio has the fabulous "Robot Shutter Dial" with a green tuning eye. The show rather trite, boring. 1960's Goodbye Vacuum Tubes and the End of "Made in USA". a zero at the beginning, (IE. I saw this one on CL a couple of weeks ago. A string-driven system is cheap to manufacture and easy to service, but strings can break or slip. . I found one of those at a yard sale two weekends ago..$50. The fragile pointers seemed to be held on by friction and they were on very tight. As it happens, Antique Electronic Supply sells an exact replacement belt for this particular model. Original Price 885.57 The Read our Cookie Policy. This is not a put together Walton with mix and matched parts. The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. The cabinets mahogany veneer is beautifully restored with a flawless satin lacquer finish. When I purchased the radio, it required total restoration. their range, the higher the position in that years The gaskets were about half the required length and twice the required thickness, but where there's a will, there's a way! On many radios, the pilot lamps are wired in parallel with the filaments of the radio's tubes. I have the 12 tube version pictured on another page. Zenith did not produce radios for the general public again until . our example of the 12S232, the radio was built 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. Vintage Zenith Radio Knob 1930s Wood Lightning Bolt AntiqueMeUp (576) $34.99 Vintage Soviet tube network radio RECORD. Original Price 23.81 After his military service, Miller returned to Hillsboro, Oregon, and worked for Meltebeke's Furniture repairing TV's and appliances. A gearing mechanism behind the dial transfers the belt's rotation to the tuning capacitor. Click to Enlarge. The real Walton comes with personalized delivery. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. THE RADIO WORKS. Contrasting with the black dial face is the gold-colored tuner pointer. 5 out of 5 stars (1) $ 850.00. Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere before restoration, Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere after restoration. The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. I also had to replace the drive belt in the tuning mechanism. Different connections and test frequencies are used for subsequent alignment steps, of course. Many folks think the "Waltons" TV show made these radios desirable. Call me.. See contact page. Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. I wasn't finished with the recapping, after all! Research . Airline 14WG-806A 1942 This is a wonderful wood radio with two bands, AM and shortwave. The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. again until late 1945, and were sold as 1946 models. (If your radio can't tune to the target frequency, tune it to a multiple. The radio's electronics were intact, but needed a complete overhaul. Other radios in the same style and therefore also called "Waltons" are the 9-tube 9-S-232, the top of the . Called the "Commander" by many Zenith collectors. This chassis, speaker and cabinet are a factory match. compensation, spinner tuning, split. Slipping is an especial disadvantage for shortwave listening, where accurate tuning is all-important. Before doing this, I manually turned the tuning capacitor up, putting its spring under tension. (20% off). 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. Again, the blue arrow points to the shaft and the belt is placed loosely around the pulley. Numbers 1 and 2 in the photo identify the connections between the signal generator and the radio. The large gray and blue components near the center of the photo are the new filter capacitors. letter after the model number itself, you have   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. Number 1 shows the ground terminal of the generator connected to the ground terminal on the radio's antenna strip. It is my belief that the year used to date Original Price 737.97 The radio has very nice reception with no hum. This is an extremely rare 1938 Zenith model 15U271. 944.60, 1,180.75 Although there was nothing unusually hard or time-consuming about the cosmetic work, the electronics took more time than I had expected. 19.05, 23.81 After I reinstalled the cloth, the cosmetic restoration was complete! Electronics/Chassis/Cord: The Superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale. The radio has very nice reception with no hum. Next is the tuning knob and the rightmost control is the bandswitch. Well, one showed up a year ago about 70 miles south of me. 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. Then tune the digital radio to the desired frequency and start fine-tuning the signal generator to the target frequency. First, I cut the gaskets in half, making the cuts on the diagonal. civilian radio production to enter the war effort. It is sporting the fabulous "Motor Drive Robot Shutter Dial" and green tuning eye. The large black Zenth dial is in perfect shape. The two trailing digits of the model number describe Beautiful tri-color black 6-inch lighted dial which Zenith made famous and still a favorite of most collectors. Go for it. The dial belts are new for smooth motor operation and tuning. cost of the radio. is not correct and may lead to confusion later 23.81, 29.76 the radio was built for the 1937 model year. As for the cabinet, the ranges indicated that there were 17 initial categories, Connect the signal generator's leads to the ends of this loop and place it near the digital receiver. This is my 1938 Zenith 12S266 Shutterdial console radio. Not shown in the photo are thick insulated battery cables. 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. For instance, my radio doesn't tune to 456 kilohertz, but it does tune to 912, double the target frequency.) $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. After those capacitors had been replaced, the radio's B+ voltage was lowered somewhat, but it still tested about 25-30% higher than indicated in the schematic. Caution: A novice should never try to align a radio "by ear." THE 1938 ZENITH 15U269 CONSOLE - DECO TO THE MAX By Kent Martin Of all radio manufacturers during the fabulous Art Deco design years of the 1930s and 1940s, one company that has always shone brightly is the Zenith Radio Corporation of Chicago. 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. The second segment of the model number revels A second, red, "split second" pointer is used for logging shortwave stations. I'd not only give him his price in a heartbeat, but add another hundred to have it shipped across country. second station re-location & "tell-tale" controls. (XG5) ~ ZENITH RADIO CO. CHICAGO. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Etsy Search for items or shops Close search Skip to Content Sign in 0 Cart Halloween Hub Jewelry & Accessories Clothing & Shoes A truly beautiful radio, the cabinet was done by E-K Restorations of Cleveland, Ohio. The controls are quite simple. The cabinet paper tag has the model 15U270 crossed out in pencil and hand writhen 271. 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 styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. Polishing only cleaned up the paint, however. The four original wood Z knobs are present. 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. The white pointer and brass second hand are perfect and moves nicely around the dial. The next phase involved "recapping" the set, or replacing all paper capacitors and the filter capacitors in the power supply. Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. line of automobile radios, which I do not intend 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. Should you ever come across a Zenith radio which Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. The 15 tube model is noticeable longer to house the large chassis. (15% off), Sale Price 15.18 First; the big round "airplaine" dial 303.06, 378.83 Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. Ours is a Zenith model 6S-239, from 1938. 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 dial belt was replaced for smooth tuning. This is typical for a 1930s radio. The minimum equipment needed for alignment is a signal generator and a multitester. So it is truly a very rare Zenith radio. This is now equipped with Tissot's new titanium-based alloy Nivachron balance spring. (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.). obtained an export model. Checking a generator's output in this way is another of Walt's handy tricks. Then I super-glued two of the cut ends together, forming a single length of rubber. Had I been alive and of a radio-buying disposition in 1938, I would have looked at . In 1927, Zenith introduced the first radio with push-button tuning, and in 1940 it broadcast the first FM radio station in the Midwest. Autotransformer (variac), used to supply a precise voltage to the radio. Craig. Sure, it has one extra resistor not specified in the schematic. 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. You can feel the spring wind up if you move the tuner manually with the belt disconnected. left or leading side of the model number using Commander McDonald had two of these models crafted. Connected in parallel with the radio's speaker leads. Sure. (reads thread) Heh, could you imagine what the Walton sets would cost if everyone found them desirable? 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. Technical Specifications Number of Tubes 9 It released the first portable radio in 1924, followed two years later by the first radio that operated entirely on household electricity. Since the beginning of my radio hobby, I had always wanted a '38 Shutterdial. Here is the tube lineup. There was just enough slack in the connecting cables to let me replace those parts without unwiring all of the cables. model line, or more simply the higher the retail This radio has the fabulous Robot Shutter Dial with a green tuning eye. This is a 1938 Zenith 7 tube Walton model 7S232, Zenith's most famous and collectable year. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. If I was going to have a radio collection, I need a Walton (and at least one catalin). Some of the most serious Zenith radio collectors in the world have never seen this version in person. The next photo shows how the cabinet was masked with newspaper prior to applying the new finish. Since I operate the radio on AC, I shortened the cables and tucked them under the chassis. 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! If you feel uneasy about modifying an old radio, you can always leave a note inside the cabinet indicating exactly what was done, so that any future owner who doesn't like the modification can undo it. After finishing this repair, I received some additional email from newsgroup members, indicating that round-section O are easier to find 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. and they work just as well as square ones. After reinstalling the radio in its cabinet one last time, the restoration was complete! Charles Eames studies architecture at the, condition. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. It is a piece of original 1938 cloth from a console that used the same pattern. When I queried the rec.antiques.radio+phono newsgroup for ideas, I learned that many restorers don't bother buying "store-bought" replacement belts. Want to know more? $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 The black contrasting stripes near the bottom had a few scuffs, which I restored with black paint and a small artist's brush. 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. Original Price 74.50 However, this one also plays perfectly on a short lead wire as well. They are amoung the most collectable Zenith consoles, usually hard to find and fairly expencive. 747.81, 934.76 By putting the lamps in series with the 1J6 tube, the designer used the lamps themselves to provide dropping resistance. letter designations that were used to describe Five of the six tubes are 6-volt units, suitable for a radio designed to run on 6-volt DC power. The brand says the new spring is more durable and resistant to magnetic fields. The chassis is clean and rust free. 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. It initially sold for $69.95 in the East, but in early August Zenith, along with other manufacturers, announced across the board price increases. And another radio collector friend had the speaker in stock. 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 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. He joined a fledging Beaverton electronics company, Tektronix, in 1951 as its 351st employee. In a small subchassis inside the box were several small components, including a handful of paper capacitors.

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