ZENITH FERNFUNK LANDWIRTSCHAFT in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! I too would like one but I won't spend 4 figures for one. I did not think it was necessary for the chassis to be repainted. 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. THE RADIO WORKS. It needs restoring as you can see, but the veneer is perfect, speaker is great and most of the dials are great. 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This scheme allows the radio to work if a lamp burns out. As Number 3 shows, the signal generator's hot lead is not connected directly to the radio. The, runners are in excellent condition. Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. Toning lacquer was sprayed on the wood trim, very lightly, to keep with the original appearance. The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. The next phase involved "recapping" the set, or replacing all paper capacitors and the filter capacitors in the power supply. Pleasant waterfall cabinet and tear-drop dial that was only used for 1938. 12 in this case, 11 on the chassis plus an "eye" tube. Twelve (count 'em!) An outside antenna is necessary on old tube radios or a long wire. But I ain't paying $2,000 for one. It is a striking radio from top to bottom. 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. The starch gives the cloth more body, helping it resist sagging in the future. For this particular adjustment, the signal generator was set to 456 kilohertz to adjust the radio's I.F. Pictures posted in this listing have been taken without flash. Numbers in colored circles identify points of interest. the Zenith home radios: The last 3 digits get a bit more complex. 1,180.75, 1,475.94 This is a 1938 Zenith 7 tube Walton model 7S232, Zenith's most famous and collectable year. If either lamp burns out, the power tube gets no filament current, and you get almost no amplification. So I will wait. 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. Many of the You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. last two or three identify the cabinet type, and The spring counterbalances the weight of the tuning capacitor as the plates rise up, allowing you to accurately rest the tuner at any position. The photo-finished portion of the cabinet was in decent shape, but the top was badly damaged, as you can see below. The chassis would have Sure, it has one extra resistor not specified in the schematic. Oh well, this is how we learn! I also have all original knobs now too. Connected in parallel with the radio's speaker leads. In 1927, Zenith introduced the first radio with push-button tuning, and in 1940 it broadcast the first FM radio station in the Midwest. 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 It is my belief that the year used to date 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. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. (15% off), Sale Price 23.81 Some of the most serious Zenith radio collectors in the world have never seen this version in person. A few minutes of experimentation convinced me that strong cord would not be a suitable replacement. Toward the front was a big messy splotch of some hard substance, possibly dried glue or some kind of varnish. The next photo shows how the cabinet was masked with newspaper prior to applying the new finish. their range, the higher the position in that years The paper serial number tag on the bottom of the cabinet is there as well. If the prices come down due to market saturation? Autotransformer (variac), used to supply a precise voltage to the radio. Note-taking may seem tedious when you're hurrying to get results, but it saves time in the long run. Also features 5-point tone control, Bass compensation, spinner tuning, split second station relocation. A string-driven system is cheap to manufacture and easy to service, but strings can break or slip. 1938 Zenith model 6S254 - Henson Brothers Old Tyme Radios. 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. Five of the six tubes are 6-volt units, suitable for a radio designed to run on 6-volt DC power. Zenith 12S267, 1938 Approximately 43-1/4 inches / 110 cm tall. See more ideas about antique radio, vintage radio, old radios. They made very few and did not want to go thru the trouble printing model tags. 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.". tubes. It is a piece of original 1938 cloth from a console that used the same pattern. Now they're showing up more and more and I expect that to only increase. The belt runs inside machined brass pulleys and is held at the right tension by a spring-loaded arm. Cord replaced. The dial belts are new for smooth motor operation and tuning. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. First, I cut the gaskets in half, making the cuts on the diagonal. I used Citri-Strip, an easy to use, non-smelly gel stripper. that was introduced by Zenith came prior to 1936. It is made of polished brass with the famous lightning "Z" Zenith logo at its center. The real Walton comes with personalized delivery. Entdecke 1938 n. The cabinets mahogany veneer is beautifully restored with a flawless satin lacquer finish. 23.81, 29.76 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. Then tune the digital radio to the desired frequency and start fine-tuning the signal generator to the target frequency. Numbers in the photo identify various components: This radio requires eleven separate alignment adjustments. See what this one sold for + $150 shipping. This radio can be powered from household AC current or a 6-volt DC battery. The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration, all the electrolytic capacitors were replaced with new production parts. Testing further revealed that the tube voltages were very high, reading about 200 volts on plate pins that should have 125-135 volts. 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. The dealer did not want to sell it, he was going to fix it himself. 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. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. I found this radio in a small antique shop in El Paso TX behind 2 china cabinets and a pool table. The next photo shows this radio on my workbench with everything set up to align it. 14.17, 16.67 numbering scheme. 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. So it is truly a very rare Zenith radio. The chassis and round tube shields are painted with an attractive copper-colored hammertone finish. The styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. It was (and still is) missing two knobs. Many folks think the "Waltons" TV show made these radios desirable. the radio was built for the 1937 model year. 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. 944.60, 1,180.75 for the 1938 model year. Before doing this, I manually turned the tuning capacitor up, putting its spring under tension. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. (10% off), Sale Price 590.38 The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. 708.45, 885.57 1938 Zenith Radio - Etsy Check out our 1938 zenith radio selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Airline 14WG-806A 1942 This is a wonderful wood radio with two bands, AM and shortwave. 505.66, 561.84 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: year. The dial belt was replaced for smooth tuning. Pleasant "waterfall" cabinet and tear-drop dial that was . left or leading side of the model number using Zenith 12S267 1938 What a console! The minimum equipment needed for alignment is a signal generator and a multitester. Research Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. line of automobile radios, which I do not intend radio, introduced as part of Zenith's 1938 line in June 1937, is a much coveted set that is an uncommon find today. 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The radio's electronics were intact, but needed a complete overhaul. The rest of the cabinet was in good shape, with only a few small scratches here and there. (Thanks to Walt Heskes, an expert adviser on many of these projects, for pointing me in the right direction to solve this problem.). The radio has very nice reception with no hum. Looks really good. 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. I purchased this radio from the daughter of the original owner. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. This handsome set has earned a number of compliments from visitors. civilian radio production to enter the war effort. Jasona5150. 303.06, 378.83 The next photo shows the rubber just before I finished splitting it. I bought the Zenith it in December of 2012, after finding it on Craigslist. Had I been alive and of a radio-buying disposition in 1938, I would have looked at . And now that a lot of those folks are either heading to retirement homes or dying off, the market seems to be getting flooded. (20% off), Sale Price 944.60 The stamp on the wood at the top back is there, but it can be seen faintly. Sigh. You know, these are actually not exactly rare radios. 590.38, 737.97 Every effort was taken to reproduce original look of this fine radio. Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. Radio chassis has been overhauled and is working good. 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. Two important points need to be covered for a It is sporting, The 38-690 was Philcos top-of-the-line radio for the 1938 model year. Caution: A novice should never try to align a radio "by ear." Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. The cabinet was stripped of its original finish, lightly sanded, re-stained, grain filled and then sprayed with Mohawk sealer and lacquer. Cleaning and recapping are standard practice, but solving the voltage problems added extra hours. (15% off), Sale Price 15.18 There was just enough slack in the connecting cables to let me replace those parts without unwiring all of the cables. 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. 3 bands including broadcast, shortwave and police This radio has the fabulous Robot Shutter Dial with a green tuning eye. each represented by a single letter. Vintage Zenith Radio Knob 1930s Wood Lightning Bolt AntiqueMeUp (576) $34.99 Vintage Soviet tube network radio RECORD. The higher the last two digits within Another great 15 tube Zenith radio pictured above. Since the beginning of my radio hobby, I had always wanted a '38 Shutterdial. Inside the box are power-supply components, including the rectifier tube and (for battery operation) a vibrator. The chassis is clean and rust free. Technical Specifications Number of Tubes 9 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. They are amoung the most collectable Zenith consoles, usually hard to find and fairly expencive. I have the 12 tube version pictured on another page. Before risking that, I decided to seek expert advice. 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 dial perimeter is marked in gradations from 1 to 60, allowing you to record very fine tuning positions. again until late 1945, and were sold as 1946 models. The 10S130 is a much better looking radio, IMO. 1935 remained as the model 1000 throughout production). (20% off), Sale Price 67.04 Called the "Commander" by many Zenith collectors. All tube shields are in place as well. Then I applied a bit of liquid spray starch. The tuner on this radio is well engineered and quite interesting. A very nice farm set. indicated that there were 17 initial categories, Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Numbers 1 and 2 in the photo identify the connections between the signal generator and the radio. Original Price 378.83 So deluxe! Beginning in 1936, Zenith introduced a new model But JLC has plenty of icons to its name, from the Reverso to the Polaris, and to only look at those models is to miss a serious value proposition by way of the Master Ultra Thin. The chassis on this one still has it's model stamp 271. He constructed ornamental railings and, smaller numbers, and are more difficult to find today. 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. I didn't figure I would ever find one around my area of NE Texas under 4 figures. After I replaced the lamp, the radio played, but not very well. After stripping, I carefully buffed the top smooth with very fine #0000 steel wool. 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. .No motor or tuning eye, but it has push-pull audio and runs on a 6 volt battery. was introduced in late 1935 for the 1936 model 747.81, 934.76 Ours is a Zenith model 6S-239, from 1938. This is typical for a 1930s radio. on. 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. 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. I'd not only give him his price in a heartbeat, but add another hundred to have it shipped across country. 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. but will for ever more be referred to by "its" model The two trailing digits of the model number describe Again, the blue arrow points to the shaft and the belt is placed loosely around the pulley. Radio must be picked up in Cleveland. the 1936 model year. Would I like one? Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion. Polishing only cleaned up the paint, however. The show rather trite, boring. This allows you to precisely measure the final output on the multitester. The superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale, loud and clear. 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