As you see from the pictures, the chassis has some rust spots. Why would a radio designer do this? The starch gives the cloth more body, helping it resist sagging in the future. Many of the 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. The stamp on the wood at the top back is there, but it can be seen faintly. line-up. Connect the signal generator's leads to the ends of this loop and place it near the digital receiver. Why would the B+ voltage be too high in the first place? 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. We moved the pool table and cabinets and placed it in my van. 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. 1938 Antique Zenith Floor Radio, model number: 9S367, still works and receives many stations, case in good condition with no significant scratch, no crack. tubes. Different connections and test frequencies are used for subsequent alignment steps, of course. The radio is sensitive enough to get the local stations just fine. Entdecke 1938 n. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. The metal box atop the chassis has a switch on its back to select AC or DC operation. Only $1900! 303.06, 378.83 For most adjustments, you simply turn the screw while watching the tester's readout, aiming for maximum output. On my radio, the little rubber drive belt was shot. The audio was extremely weakbarely audible with the volume control turned all the way upuntil I replaced a burned-out dial lamp. the cabinet and the relative placement in the cost An outside antenna is necessary on old tube radios or a long wire. If you see this ad, the radio is available. Sure, it has one extra resistor not specified in the schematic. 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. A brand new NOS green eye tube was installed to dress up its playing and viewing appearance. As Number 3 shows, the signal generator's hot lead is not connected directly to the radio. Original Price 17.86 The sixth tube, a 1J6, takes only one volt, however, as we can tell from the 1 at the beginning of its type number. Before risking that, I decided to seek expert advice. 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. Number 1 shows the ground terminal of the generator connected to the ground terminal on the radio's antenna strip. Cord replaced. By the time I was done, the radio was playing beautifully and its dial tracking was right on the money. 1,180.75, 1,475.94 944.60, 1,180.75 When I first got the radio, I thought that the chassis might be solid copper, which would be quite beautiful when polished. (Thanks to Walt Heskes, an expert adviser on many of these projects, for pointing me in the right direction to solve this problem.). The chassis and round tube shields are painted with an attractive copper-colored hammertone finish. Antique radio. digit number (IE. left or leading side of the model number using Dial/Knobs: The famous black Zenith Robot Shutter Dial is in very nice condition as is the dial glass. If the prices come down due to market saturation? (10% off), Sale Price 14.17 compensation, spinner tuning, split. Instead, I simply disconnected the old filters and left the cans in place to preserve the radio's original appearance. The chassis was purchased separate, it was originally from a chairside. It is my belief that the year used to date The photo-finished portion of the cabinet was in decent shape, but the top was badly damaged, as you can see below. Craig. for the 1938 model year. I offer free shipping via Greyhound to the lower 48 states. I wasn't finished with the recapping, after all! It initially sold for $69.95 in the East, but in early August Zenith, along with other manufacturers, announced across the board price increases. On the other hand, the radio didn't perform to its original specifications until we added that part. Content is for presentation purposes only. 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. Number 2 shows the signal ("hot") lead of the generator connected to the grid lead of the 6D8 tube. This is a Zenith 1938 Model 7-S-232, a 7 tube "Walton". If the letter designation is followed by a A gearing mechanism behind the dial transfers the belt's rotation to the tuning capacitor. Airline 14WG-806A 1942 This is a wonderful wood radio with two bands, AM and shortwave. Original Price 29.76 Buyer's Premium 25% up to $1,000,000.00 23% above $1,000,000.00 Philco Art Deco Tube Radio Receiver, ca. (20% off), Sale Price 505.66 The number of tubes will be between 4 and 16 (the our example of the 12S232, the radio was built A truly beautiful radio, the cabinet was done by E-K Restorations of Cleveland, Ohio. 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. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. In search of fresh answers, I opened up the large metal box containing the rectifier tube. Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. Signal generator, used to create a test signal at a precise frequency. each represented by a single letter. Jasona5150. But I ain't paying $2,000 for one. The chassis would have Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. 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. The first steps were standard: cleaning dust and grime from the chassis, spraying contact cleaner (DeOxit) inside all of the controls, cleaning and lubricating the tuning capacitor, removing and cleaning the dial glass, and cleaning the dial itself. (20% off), Sale Price 303.06 This radio can be powered from household AC current or a 6-volt DC battery. Used to be on occasion you would see one or two. Other small pulleys often act as guides for the string. So it is truly a very rare Zenith radio. (reads thread) Heh, could you imagine what the Walton sets would cost if everyone found them desirable? 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. Zenith 12S267 1938 What a console! ZENITH FERNFUNK LANDWIRTSCHAFT in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! ballast, regulators, and cathode ray (magic eye) Each 1938 zenith for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and glass. Charles Eames studies, excellent condition. 67.04, 74.50 included every vacuum tube in the tube count including: The following email snippet continues the tale: Fixing the voltage problem introduced a new glitch, however, as the following email explains. Return to PHOTO Index: PHOTO COLLECTION INDEX, NEXT PAGE >>> 1938-1942 PLASTIC CABINET RADIOS. The white pointer and brass second hand are perfect and moves nicely around the dial. Original Price 1,180.75 ZenithAmerica's most copied radio again a year ahead. This chassis, speaker and cabinet are a factory match. 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. On to the next challenge . 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. letter designations that were used to describe Electronics/Chassis/Cord: The Superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale. Well, one showed up a year ago about 70 miles south of me. Welcome to my home page of stuff that I collected and restored over the years. To my delight, the belt worked perfectly! 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. This three-band, nine-tube Art Deco radio is completely restored and retrofitted with Bluetooth. $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 Maybe I'll bite. three digit number the radio was built in later The next photo shows how I taped the capacitor in place to keep the spring from pushing it back down. Some of the most serious Zenith radio collectors in the world have never seen this version in person. This was a common practice since Zenith never printed 271 paper tags. a "Walton Radio" as an example (12S232). Not shown in the photo are thick insulated battery cables. Original Price 16.67 The difference is the center section that the chassis mounts in. radio, introduced as part of Zenith's 1938 line in June 1937, is a much coveted set that is an uncommon find today. the type of cabinet, and ever where in the line-up . A string-driven system is cheap to manufacture and easy to service, but strings can break or slip. civilian radio production to enter the war effort. The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. 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. Pleasant waterfall cabinet and tear-drop dial that was only used for 1938. But it turned out very nice. Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. (15% off), Sale Price 15.18 There are better radios, that perform better, as well have a more appealing design to me. 12 in this case, 11 on the chassis plus an "eye" tube. 1938 Zenith model 6S229. that was introduced by Zenith came prior to 1936. Original Price 561.84 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 Digital receiver, used to double-check the signal generator's output frequency. If the leading number is 1 (IE 5S128) the radio was built for the 1937 model year. on. Number 4 shows the multitester's probes clipped to test leads in parallel with the radio's speaker terminals. This radio uses a rubber drive belt instead of a string. Called the "Commander" by many Zenith collectors. (20% off), Sale Price 67.04 Since doing this restoration, I have gotten in the practice of writing down every replacement as well as the results of every test. letter after the model number itself, you have The next photo shows the setup for the first adjustment. Even if it plays, it undoubtedly needs some repair before you put it into regular service. last two or three identify the cabinet type, and
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