All tube shields are in place as well. On my radio, the little rubber drive belt was shot. From that I also have all original knobs now too. . This radio can be powered from household AC current or a 6-volt DC battery. Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion. It is a 1939 model 15S372. After reinstalling the radio in its cabinet one last time, the restoration was complete! Despite new filter capacitors, there was still too much background hum. civilian radio production to enter the war effort. You will not be disappointed. And this is one of the 5. The styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. (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.). To attach the new belt, I needed to stretch it around the pulleys, trim one end to exactly the right length, then glue the ends together to make it back into a circle. Radio must be picked up in Cleveland. The blue arrow points to the shaft around which the belt is loosely placed. 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. . Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. Historical artifact. Even after solving those gross problems via the power supply fix, the dial tracking was not very accurate. could easily determine the number of tubes, the
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. (10% off), Sale Price 19.05 It initially sold for $69.95 in the East, but in early August Zenith, along with other manufacturers, announced across the board price increases. again until late 1945, and were sold as 1946 models. 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. Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. When the US entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in . This is typical for a 1930s radio. years. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. If the leading number is 1 (IE 5S128)
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. Toward the front was a big messy splotch of some hard substance, possibly dried glue or some kind of varnish. The
The set has a nice finish on it too. Description: This is a six-tube 3-waveband receiver from 1938, featuring Zenith's tear-drop shaped dial escutcheon. 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. Given the extent of damage on top, stripping was the only alternative. Airline 14WG-806A 1942 This is a wonderful wood radio with two bands, AM and shortwave. In hindsight, I'd call this restoration moderately difficult. Instead, I simply disconnected the old filters and left the cans in place to preserve the radio's original appearance. 1938 Zenith Walton. The dial belts are new for smooth motor operation and tuning. 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. Want to know more? Pictured here above is the most common of the 1938 15 tube radios made. The belt is made of layers of rubber-impregnated fabric, similar to the fan belt in your auto but much smaller. Again, the blue arrow points to the shaft and the belt is placed loosely around the pulley. 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. This scheme holds true
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Number 1 shows the ground terminal of the generator connected to the ground terminal on the radio's antenna strip. model line, or more simply the higher the retail
Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). 19.05, 23.81 Original Price 934.76 Chr. The radio is so large it does not fit well next to a chair as it was designed too. second station re-location & "tell-tale" controls. 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. 23.81, 29.76 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. The 15 tube model 15U246 pictured here to the right and a 12 tube model 12S245 as well. A second, red, "split second" pointer is used for logging shortwave stations. I don't think I'd pay 1/2 the asking price. The real Walton comes with personalized delivery. but will for ever more be referred to by "its" model
Twelve (count 'em!) 25 tube Stratosphere, first produced in
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 original cost of the 15U271 was $235.00, $10 more than the 15U270 at $225.00. In hindsight, another alternative would have been to cut and reglue the new belt that I bought from AES. It released the first portable radio in 1924, followed two years later by the first radio that operated entirely on household electricity. 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. All the paper foil capacitors were replaced as well. the 1936 model year. Sure, it has one extra resistor not specified in the schematic. Receives radio stations. Then I super-glued two of the cut ends together, forming a single length of rubber. The next step was to carefully split the rubber in half along its entire length. They made very few and did not want to go thru the trouble printing model tags. For you radio collectors To my delight, the belt worked perfectly! Content is for presentation purposes only. (15% off), Sale Price 15.18 The brand says the new spring is more durable and resistant to magnetic fields. 6V27), the radio was built for
This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. The starch gives the cloth more body, helping it resist sagging in the future. Toning lacquer was sprayed on the wood trim, very lightly, to keep with the original appearance. The belt runs inside machined brass pulleys and is held at the right tension by a spring-loaded arm. Each pilot lamp draws 2.9 volts. (20% off), Sale Price 12.14 The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. On most old radios, a strong string drives the tuning capacitor. There are better radios, that perform better, as well have a more appealing design to me. 1930-1937 The Depression and the Rise of the Golden Age of Radio, 1945-1959 Post War Tube Radios-The Baby Boom Years. Powered bySquarespace. the chassis type and the power requirements. last two or three identify the cabinet type, and
three digit number the radio was built in later
It is sporting the fabulous "Motor Drive Robot Shutter Dial" and green tuning eye. Digital receiver, used to double-check the signal generator's output frequency. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. 505.66, 561.84 Testing further revealed that the tube voltages were very high, reading about 200 volts on plate pins that should have 125-135 volts. The second segment of the model number revels
Pictures posted in this listing have been taken without flash. for the cabinet styles are as follows: In our example, the 12S232 would be a 12 tube
1936 Zenith Radio, Marquis advertising metal sign, 2 Sizes, nostalgic vintage style home decor wall art, LGB PS 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. Original Price 1,180.75 Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. Pleasant waterfall cabinet and tear-drop dial that was only used for 1938. Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. (20% off), Sale Price 1,180.75 This is not a put together Walton with mix and matched parts. Numbers in colored circles identify points of interest. The number of tubes will be between 4 and 16 (the
1938 Estimate $80 - $120 4 d 8 h 27 m 46 s $40 (1 bid) Your Maximum Bid: Secure $50 or 4 payments of $12.50 with Place Bid 27 bidders watching this item Should you ever come across a Zenith radio which
tubes. Great deal. . Charles Eames studies architecture at the, condition. Original Price 1,279.15 As Number 3 shows, the signal generator's hot lead is not connected directly to the radio. Original Price 17.86 Connect the signal generator's leads to the ends of this loop and place it near the digital receiver. Acting on further advice from Walt Heskes, I added a bleeder resistor to bring the voltage down. Some of the most serious Zenith radio collectors in the world have never seen this version in person. 6 Dry Cell Comes to Life Again, Restoring a 19" Portable 1960 Hoffman K1919 Television, Restore Tuning Dial for Zenith N723 Radio, Page 2: The Rise of Radio Engineering 1920-29, Page 3: The Rise of Radio Engineering 1920-29, Televisions- 1946-1999 The Great Electronic Culture Change of the 20th Century, Page 2: Solid State Picture Tube Television, Page 3: Televisions- The Sony Portable CRT Watchman 1982-1994, Page 4: Televisions- The LCD or Flat Screen TV- Real Portability, Page 4 The Rise in Radio Engineering 1920-1929, Japanese (Made in Japan) Imports- Transistor Radios 1959-1960's, USA Brand Transistor Radios 1959-1960's Page 2, Tungar Items, Recording Electronics, Vintage Light Bulbs and Small Home Electric Devices, Military and Special Purpose Tubes Part 2- NON RADAR, Military and Special Purpose Vacuum Tubes Part 1- Non RADAR Applications, Military and Special Purpose Vacuum Tubes- RADAR Applications, Vintage Communication Receivers, Transmitters and Transceivers, Restoring 1937 Troy Radio 59PC Phono Radio Set, Restoring a 1949 General Electric 806 Table Model Television, Restoring a 1949 General Electric 806- NOV 2018, Videos on Dead Tech Electronics History and Restoration, Vintage Electronic Measurement and Test Equipment. 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. One of the most, the life and spirit of the Jazz Age, which emerged after the First World War and found its zenith in, Out of an outstanding collection of period art deco radios is this 1938 Zenith 6S238 Wooden Chair, 1938 Zenith WALTON 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio in pristine restored condition, 1938 Zenith Walton 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio in pristine restored condition, 1938 Zenith Model 6-D-219 table top Tube Radio Bluetooth cosmetically and electronically restored, This is a 1938 Zenith 9 tube model 9S244, Zeniths most famous and collectible year. If the letter designation is followed by a two
Original Price 14.29 This radio has the fabulous "Robot Shutter Dial" with a green tuning eye. Fortunately, I was able to purchase a special radioa "Glass Rod" Zenith 5R-317 that had been designed for the 1939 World's Fair. This is a 1938 Zenith 7 tube Walton model 7S232, Zenith's most famous and collectable year. The grille cloth is NOT a reproduction. 67.04, 74.50 I purchased the empty cabinet from Alan Jesperson. 3 bands including broadcast, shortwave and police
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. The metal box atop the chassis has a switch on its back to select AC or DC operation. The light application of water shrunk the cloth slightly, getting rid of the sags. Since doing this restoration, I have gotten in the practice of writing down every replacement as well as the results of every test. Inside the box are power-supply components, including the rectifier tube and (for battery operation) a vibrator. letter designations that were used to describe
(20% off), Sale Price 747.81 not with the actual production date. Sale Price 708.45 Features: You will also need the alignment instructions from the schematic, of course. what does cumulative damage on an iowa title mean,