Even if it plays, it undoubtedly needs some repair before you put it into regular service. 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. A final alignment was in order, particularly since I had already changed the alignment earlier. 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. included every vacuum tube in the tube count including: 15.18, 17.86 Why would the B+ voltage be too high in the first place? The finish is original and the grille cloth is a Zenith replacement. The metal box atop the chassis has a switch on its back to select AC or DC operation. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. that was introduced by Zenith came prior to 1936. Some collectors will force A multitester, used to measure the radio's output during alignment. 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 The next photo shows the underside of the chassis after recapping. Connect the signal generator's leads to the ends of this loop and place it near the digital receiver. When the US entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, production of new radios stopped from 1942-1945 as manufacturers helped support the war effort. Original Price 14.29 year (1996). Needless to say I got it put together and it looks great. 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. 1,023.32, 1,279.15 303.06, 378.83 5 out of 5 stars (1) $ 850.00. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. The knobs are the original wood Zenith knobs. A good looking radio and the one I restored had great reception. Five of the six tubes are 6-volt units, suitable for a radio designed to run on 6-volt DC power. The radio is so large it does not fit well next to a chair as it was designed too. Given the extent of damage on top, stripping was the only alternative. $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 We moved the pool table and cabinets and placed it in my van. Looks really good. If the leading number is 1 (IE 5S128) The chassis and round tube shields are painted with an attractive copper-colored hammertone finish. An outside antenna is necessary on old tube radios or a long wire. 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. I also had to replace the drive belt in the tuning mechanism. The The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration, all the electrolytic capacitors were replaced with new production parts. Pleasant waterfall cabinet and tear-drop dial that was only used for 1938. There was just enough slack in the connecting cables to let me replace those parts without unwiring all of the cables. Slipping is an especial disadvantage for shortwave listening, where accurate tuning is all-important. Then tune the digital radio to the desired frequency and start fine-tuning the signal generator to the target frequency. It is sporting, The 38-690 was Philcos top-of-the-line radio for the 1938 model year. The radio apparently had not been restored (by a collector). Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. It is a striking radio from top to bottom. Price: $12.00. (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.). uses this model numbering system and it has a suffix Powered bySquarespace. (20% off), Sale Price 303.06 Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion. It rattles objects in the room when played loud. Since the beginning of my radio hobby, I had always wanted a '38 Shutterdial. On most old radios, a strong string drives the tuning capacitor. Maybe I'll bite. If the prices come down due to market saturation? Cabinet: The book matched walnut veneered cabinet is beautifully finished with a near flawless lacquer finish. The rest of the cabinet was in good shape, with only a few small scratches here and there. Number 2 shows the signal ("hot") lead of the generator connected to the grid lead of the 6D8 tube. I didn't figure I would ever find one around my area of NE Texas under 4 figures. Then I super-glued two of the cut ends together, forming a single length of rubber. Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. Well, one showed up a year ago about 70 miles south of me. From that The gaskets were about half the required length and twice the required thickness, but where there's a will, there's a way! It's hard to find a unit in this shape and working condition. This radio has the fabulous Robot Shutter Dial with a green tuning eye. If the letter designation is followed by a two A truly beautiful radio, the cabinet was done by E-K Restorations of Cleveland, Ohio. the Zenith home radios: The last 3 digits get a bit more complex. Next is the tuning knob and the rightmost control is the bandswitch. The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. SKU Color Price Qty. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. It was (and still is) missing two knobs. The sixth tube, a 1J6, takes only one volt, however, as we can tell from the 1 at the beginning of its type number. 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. Learn more. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. Put the radio right next to your favorite chair, relax and enjoy! Technical Specifications Number of Tubes 9 and they work just as well as square ones. numbering scheme. 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. 505.66, 561.84 This article will deal with the "Big Black Historical artifact. 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. Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. An interesting side note, Zenith did continue to Toning lacquer was sprayed on the wood trim, very lightly, to keep with the original appearance. (20% off), Sale Price 505.66 If you look closely at the workbench photo, you'll see the thin red loop lying under the digital radio. When I got my hands on the new belt, however, I discovered a little problem. The shutters open nicely. By putting the lamps in series with the 1J6 tube, the designer used the lamps themselves to provide dropping resistance. ballast, regulators, and cathode ray (magic eye) This type of "photo-finish" can also be seen on my 1937 Philco 37-61 tombstone. Acting on further advice from Walt Heskes, I added a bleeder resistor to bring the voltage down. Here is the tube lineup. A second, red, "split second" pointer is used for logging shortwave stations. It was painted 3 different colors black, red and brown. I bought the Zenith it in December of 2012, after finding it on Craigslist. In a small subchassis inside the box were several small components, including a handful of paper capacitors. In 1927, Zenith introduced the first radio with push-button tuning, and in 1940 it broadcast the first FM radio station in the Midwest. As Bob says, in a few years the market will be flooded with them. (1928-2014) Miller learned about radios and electronics during his service in the US Navy from 1945 to 1949. . Contrasting with the black dial face is the gold-colored tuner pointer. I did not think it was necessary for the chassis to be repainted. 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. The Zenith 6S254 (6-S-254) is a 6-tube console radio with broadcast band and two short wave bands. Named after E.F. McDonald the founder of the Zenith Radio Company. $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. (intermediate frequency) coils. This tuning system is not only reliable, but also very accurate. The black contrasting stripes near the bottom had a few scuffs, which I restored with black paint and a small artist's brush. The brand says the new spring is more durable and resistant to magnetic fields. The radio has very nice reception with no hum. a zero at the beginning, (IE. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. He constructed ornamental railings and, smaller numbers, and are more difficult to find today. Testing further revealed that the tube voltages were very high, reading about 200 volts on plate pins that should have 125-135 volts. Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. This radio really set in motion Zenith's sales growth that took them from around the 10th largest radio manufacture to number two by 1942. each represented by a single letter. 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. This three-band, nine-tube Art Deco radio is completely restored and retrofitted with Bluetooth. The cabinet paper tag has the model 15U270 crossed out in pencil and hand writhen 271. In other words, I could have avoided the time spent laboriously splitting and regluing the square rubber material. Research This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. Beautiful tri-color black 6-inch lighted dial which Zenith made famous and still a favorite of most collectors. Listed below are the This scheme holds true for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted civilian radio production to enter the war effort. All the paper foil capacitors were replaced too. 23.81, 29.76 1938 Zenith model 6S229. 1938-1942 Prewar Portables and Wood Sets. Call me.. See contact page. When I queried the rec.antiques.radio+phono newsgroup for ideas, I learned that many restorers don't bother buying "store-bought" replacement belts. Restoring the electronics took a lot more time than touching up the cabinet. When the US entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in . The next photo shows this radio on my workbench with everything set up to align it. Etsy Search for items or shops Close search Skip to Content Sign in 0 Cart Halloween Hub Jewelry & Accessories Clothing & Shoes No spring is visible from the outside, so I assume it's concealed inside the large metal dial case. So it is truly a very rare Zenith radio. civilian radio production to enter the war effort. Part of the top finish was completely gone. 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.". Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere before restoration, Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere after restoration. The stamp on the wood at the top back is there, but it can be seen faintly. After I reinstalled the cloth, the cosmetic restoration was complete! model line, or more simply the higher the retail In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. cabinet design. The one dial that was left showing/open is crazed, but I have a spare chassis to replace that one dial. The speaker has the correct part number for a 7-tube model. The next step was to carefully split the rubber in half along its entire length. I saw this one on CL a couple of weeks ago. 747.81, 934.76 590.38, 737.97 could easily determine the number of tubes, the The original grille cloth was still in good condition. better understanding of the model numbering scheme. ZenithAmerica's most copied radio again a year ahead. model years. Dial" radios and the numbering scheme which Demo of 1938 Zenith 9S232 'Waltons' Radio + Bluetooth Retrofit Retro Radio Restore 178 subscribers Subscribe 926 views 1 year ago Here is a demo of a fully restored 1938 Zenith 9S232. It looks like someone sprayed something over the original finish (on the E-pay radio). The following email snippet continues the tale: Fixing the voltage problem introduced a new glitch, however, as the following email explains. 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. This radio has the fabulous "Robot Shutter Dial" with a green tuning eye. 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. 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. letter designations were used to describe Zenith's Radio must be picked up in Cleveland. The paper serial number tag on the bottom of the cabinet is there as well. a radio should track with the "model year" and And this is one of the 5. The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. 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. In hindsight, another alternative would have been to cut and reglue the new belt that I bought from AES. Original Price 29.76 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. Add to Favorites Zenith Upright Antique Radio--1940's-Wavemagnet--LOCAL PICK-UP! A few minutes of experimentation convinced me that strong cord would not be a suitable replacement. You will not be disappointed. 1938 Zenith model 6S254 - Henson Brothers Old Tyme Radios. Great deal. The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. The set has a nice finish on it too. To conceal blemishes on the photo-finished sides and front, I wiped on a coat of Min-Wax walnut stain with a soft cloth, let the stain set for a minute or two, then buffed it off again with a clean cloth. Number 4 shows the multitester's probes clipped to test leads in parallel with the radio's speaker terminals. not with the actual production date. AFAIC, Waltons are one of the uglier cabinet designs Zenith came up with, right up there with the 12S371. When I first got the radio, I thought that the chassis might be solid copper, which would be quite beautiful when polished. letter designations that were used to describe The starch gives the cloth more body, helping it resist sagging in the future. It included the radios of collector Glen Bricker. Its rubber had dried with age, allowing the fabric layers to separate and detach from one another. tubes. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. This is a showpiece! Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. radio, introduced as part of Zenith's 1938 line in June 1937, is a much coveted set that is an uncommon find today. 1,180.75, 1,475.94 It has a premium-grade, 12-tube, high-output chassis and with its 12-inch speaker is an incredible performer. Instead, they get rubber stock of the right diameter, cut it to the right length, wind the length around the pulleys, then super-glue the cut ends together. Numbers in the photo identify various components: This radio requires eleven separate alignment adjustments. (20% off). For most adjustments, you simply turn the screw while watching the tester's readout, aiming for maximum output. the chassis type and the power requirements. (20% off), Sale Price 747.81 The number of tubes will be between 4 and 16 (the letter after the model number itself, you have As it happens, Antique Electronic Supply sells an exact replacement belt for this particular model. The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. 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. The next photo shows the second pulley underneath the chassis. You can feel the spring wind up if you move the tuner manually with the belt disconnected. Stratosphere. It was all original when I got it, with only minor chassis repairs done many years ago. The 10S130 is a much better looking radio, IMO. Antique radio. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. Only $1900! Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. The cabinets mahogany veneer is beautifully restored with a flawless satin lacquer finish. Had I been alive and of a radio-buying disposition in 1938, I would have looked at . All the paper foil capacitors were replaced as well. 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. The audio was extremely weakbarely audible with the volume control turned all the way upuntil I replaced a burned-out dial lamp. Sure. It needs restoring as you can see, but the veneer is perfect, speaker is great and most of the dials are great. Not really. The show rather trite, boring. It is made of polished brass with the famous lightning "Z" Zenith logo at its center. The photo-finished portion of the cabinet was in decent shape, but the top was badly damaged, as you can see below. This is true; it is push-pull, but it is a push-pull audio stage that makes paralleled 6G6s look like an improvement, It is currently Mar Sat 04, 2023 11:02 am, Screen Shot 2022-12-15 at 3.56.15 PM.png [ 195.48 KiB | Viewed 1876 times ], Complete-View-Master-Waltons.jpg [ 637.7 KiB | Viewed 1821 times ], Before front.jpg [ 394.63 KiB | Viewed 1467 times ], https://stlouis.craigslist.org/atq/d/sp 99687.html, https://www.ebay.com/itm/234814319050?h R9jJru6hYQ, http://www.tuberadioland.com/silvertone4465_main.html. Original Price 561.84 ZENITH FERNFUNK LANDWIRTSCHAFT in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Zenith 12S267 1938 What a console! left or leading side of the model number using 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. 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. You will also need the alignment instructions from the schematic, of course. I restored and refinished one last year and was offered (and accepted) $450. 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. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. I offer free shipping via Greyhound to the lower 48 states. year. I. Each pilot lamp draws 2.9 volts. Not only were there problems with signal weakness, but at one point it gave out "birdy" squeals while tuning, a symptom often due to misalignment. During the restoration process these areas were repaired. Antique gift. The radio is sensitive enough to get the local stations just fine. I purchased the empty cabinet from Alan Jesperson. the cabinet and the relative placement in the cost This is an extremely rare 1938 Zenith model 15U271. 1936 Zenith Radio, Marquis advertising metal sign, 2 Sizes, nostalgic vintage style home decor wall art, LGB PS 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. Pictured here above is the most common of the 1938 15 tube radios made. 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. Connected in parallel with the radio's speaker leads. Chr. Ours is a Zenith model 6S-239, from 1938. But it turned out very nice. Now they're showing up more and more and I expect that to only increase. Different connections and test frequencies are used for subsequent alignment steps, of course. I found one of those at a yard sale two weekends ago..$50. If the letter designation is followed by a The grille cloth is NOT a reproduction. Original Price 17.86 The dial belt was replaced for smooth tuning. .No motor or tuning eye, but it has push-pull audio and runs on a 6 volt battery. If you see this ad, the radio is available. It is a 1939 model 15S372. 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 introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. This is a Zenith 1938 Model 7-S-232, a 7 tube "Walton". The underside of the chassis is plated with copper, however, perhaps to allow good ground connections for electronic components. Toward the front was a big messy splotch of some hard substance, possibly dried glue or some kind of varnish. As you see from the pictures, the chassis has some rust spots. but will for ever more be referred to by "its" model compensation, spinner tuning, split. also note that the cabinet number falls very high 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. Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. This is not a put together Walton with mix and matched parts. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. The dealer did not want to sell it, he was going to fix it himself. 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. The belt is made of layers of rubber-impregnated fabric, similar to the fan belt in your auto but much smaller. Light and speaker functioning. Description: This is a six-tube 3-waveband receiver from 1938, featuring Zenith's tear-drop shaped dial escutcheon. Pictures posted in this listing have been taken without flash. 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. again until late 1945, and were sold as 1946 models. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you.
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