Number 4 shows the multitester's probes clipped to test leads in parallel with the radio's speaker terminals. Call me.. See contact page. Although there was nothing unusually hard or time-consuming about the cosmetic work, the electronics took more time than I had expected. Read our Cookie Policy. The cabinets mahogany veneer is beautifully restored with a flawless satin lacquer finish. All the paper foil capacitors were replaced as well. On to the next challenge . On my radio, the little rubber drive belt was shot. letter designations that were used to describe Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. It is a piece of original 1938 cloth from a console that used the same pattern. This tuning system is not only reliable, but also very accurate. 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. (20% off), Sale Price 303.06 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. Five of the six tubes are 6-volt units, suitable for a radio designed to run on 6-volt DC power. The large black dial is in very nice shape. All tube shields are in place as well. 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. Alan Jesperson has only located 5 of these in his many years of collection, restoring and selling Zenith radios. The light application of water shrunk the cloth slightly, getting rid of the sags. Technical Specifications Number of Tubes 9 So in terms of performance, it is "original," possibly even working closer to the designer's specs than when it left the factory. This allows you to precisely measure the final output on the multitester. An interesting side note, Zenith did continue to 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. Why would the B+ voltage be too high in the first place? The radio has very nice reception with no hum. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. (10% off), Sale Price 590.38 Original Price 934.76 Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted If you are looking for a cabinet and chassis, number match this radio has it. 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. radio, introduced as part of Zenith's 1938 line in June 1937, is a much coveted set that is an uncommon find today. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. The dial belt was replaced for smooth tuning. The 15 tube model is noticeable longer to house the large chassis. It needs restoring as you can see, but the veneer is perfect, speaker is great and most of the dials are great. Again, the blue arrow points to the shaft and the belt is placed loosely around the pulley. The bass from this console is unreal. Perhaps chemicals were spilled on it or someone made an aborted attempt to refinish it. I too would like one but I won't spend 4 figures for one. The black contrasting stripes near the bottom had a few scuffs, which I restored with black paint and a small artist's brush. Pleasant waterfall cabinet and tear-drop dial that was only used for 1938. Two important points need to be covered for a The original cost of the 15U271 was $235.00, $10 more than the 15U270 at $225.00. on. The next photo shows the rubber just before I finished splitting it. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. On many radios, the pilot lamps are wired in parallel with the filaments of the radio's tubes. Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. (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.). A few minutes of experimentation convinced me that strong cord would not be a suitable replacement. The following email snippet continues the tale: Fixing the voltage problem introduced a new glitch, however, as the following email explains. What's more, in the course of playing with the tuning mechanism, I discovered that the dial pointers are spring-loaded. 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. Pictured here above is the most common of the 1938 15 tube radios made. I don't think I'd pay 1/2 the asking price. Looks really good. 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. 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On most old radios, a strong string drives the tuning capacitor. tubes. It is sporting the fabulous "Motor Drive Robot Shutter Dial" and green tuning eye. The dial pointers were not easy to remove. Fixing the cabinet was a straightforward job. AFAIC, Waltons are one of the uglier cabinet designs Zenith came up with, right up there with the 12S371. This classic "black dial" Zenith tombstone is a real jewel. year (1996). Given the extent of damage on top, stripping was the only alternative. The four original wood Z knobs are present. The radio has very nice reception with no hum. Original Price 561.84 After finishing this repair, I received some additional email from newsgroup members, indicating that round-section O are easier to find Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. 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. Needless to say I got it put together and it looks great. For instance, my radio doesn't tune to 456 kilohertz, but it does tune to 912, double the target frequency.) During the restoration process these areas were repaired. 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. When the US entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in . Despite new filter capacitors, there was still too much background hum. 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. 1,023.32, 1,279.15 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! It is made of polished brass with the famous lightning "Z" Zenith logo at its center. 19.05, 23.81 I wasn't finished with the recapping, after all! I purchased this radio from the daughter of the original owner. I found this radio in a small antique shop in El Paso TX behind 2 china cabinets and a pool table. 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. but will for ever more be referred to by "its" model 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. for the 1938 model year. This is not a put together Walton with mix and matched parts. Used to be on occasion you would see one or two. Restoring the electronics took a lot more time than touching up the cabinet. 6V27), the radio was built for (intermediate frequency) coils. In a small subchassis inside the box were several small components, including a handful of paper capacitors. The radio's electronics were intact, but needed a complete overhaul. The radio is sensitive enough to get the local stations just fine. and was 110 volt AC powered. last two or three identify the cabinet type, and The finish is original and the grille cloth is a Zenith replacement. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. 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. I'd not only give him his price in a heartbeat, but add another hundred to have it shipped across country. Original Price 17.86 This is a 1938 Zenith 7 tube Walton model 7S232, Zenith's most famous and collectable year. You will also need the alignment instructions from the schematic, of course. 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 Digital receiver, used to double-check the signal generator's output frequency. Buyer's Premium 25% up to $1,000,000.00 23% above $1,000,000.00 Philco Art Deco Tube Radio Receiver, ca. The following photo shows the radio after I completed its restoration. Here is Walter's comment on that point: Now that we have added an extra resistor, can this radio be considered "stock" or "original?" Put the radio right next to your favorite chair, relax and enjoy! This radio has the fabulous "Robot Shutter Dial" with a green tuning eye. Toward the front was a big messy splotch of some hard substance, possibly dried glue or some kind of varnish. 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 two SW bands work well also. The superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale, loud and clear. The Zenith 6S254 (6-S-254) is a 6-tube console radio with broadcast band and two short wave bands. Zenith 12S267, 1938 Approximately 43-1/4 inches / 110 cm tall. uses this model numbering system and it has a suffix 747.81, 934.76 Alignment is a routine restoration procedure, although I have often skipped it when the radio performed well after recapping. For this particular adjustment, the signal generator was set to 456 kilohertz to adjust the radio's I.F. You can see it looked okay. A good looking radio and the one I restored had great reception. From that Take a look at the tube lineup. First; the big round "airplaine" dial This scheme holds true for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted civilian radio production to enter the war effort. digit number (IE. If I was going to have a radio collection, I need a Walton (and at least one catalin). The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. tubes. (reads thread) Heh, could you imagine what the Walton sets would cost if everyone found them desirable? Had I been alive and of a radio-buying disposition in 1938, I would have looked at . Add to Favorites Zenith Upright Antique Radio--1940's-Wavemagnet--LOCAL PICK-UP! Given the model number, a repairman Go for it. 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 rattles objects in the room when played loud. But I ain't paying $2,000 for one. Then tune the digital radio to the desired frequency and start fine-tuning the signal generator to the target frequency. 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. This radio can be powered from household AC current or a 6-volt DC battery. 1960's Goodbye Vacuum Tubes and the End of "Made in USA". The large gray and blue components near the center of the photo are the new filter capacitors. A multitester, used to measure the radio's output during alignment. Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. Once everything was in place, trimming the belt and gluing it was pretty easy. The 15U270 & 15U271 are the only 1938 15 tube Zenith radios that utilize two speakers, a 12 woofer and a 6 tweeter. 23.81, 29.76 This is a showpiece! First, I cut the gaskets in half, making the cuts on the diagonal. Plays loud and clear as it should. There was just enough slack in the connecting cables to let me replace those parts without unwiring all of the cables. This is now equipped with Tissot's new titanium-based alloy Nivachron balance spring. 1,180.75, 1,475.94 Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. And this is one of the 5. Then I super-glued two of the cut ends together, forming a single length of rubber. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Radio must be picked up in Cleveland. Original Price 1,279.15 The audio was extremely weakbarely audible with the volume control turned all the way upuntil I replaced a burned-out dial lamp. This chassis, speaker and cabinet are a factory match. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. The minimum equipment needed for alignment is a signal generator and a multitester. It is sporting, The 38-690 was Philcos top-of-the-line radio for the 1938 model year. We moved the pool table and cabinets and placed it in my van. Second and equally important; Zenith Called the "Commander" by many Zenith collectors. 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. Original Price 23.81 Original Price 29.76 I used Citri-Strip, an easy to use, non-smelly gel stripper. Original Price 16.67 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. Slipping is an especial disadvantage for shortwave listening, where accurate tuning is all-important. It was all original when I got it, with only minor chassis repairs done many years ago. The fragile pointers seemed to be held on by friction and they were on very tight. Zenith did not produce radios for the general public The one dial that was left showing/open is crazed, but I have a spare chassis to replace that one dial. 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. for the cabinet styles are as follows: In our example, the 12S232 would be a 12 tube In this case, however, the radio's performance was quite poor, as mentioned earlier. In our example of the 12S232, the radio was built for the 1938 model year. The next photo shows the power subchassis before replacing its capacitors. To do it, you first fashion a simple coil of wire, about three loops and roughly six inches across. A very nice farm set. 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. Cleaning and recapping are standard practice, but solving the voltage problems added extra hours. Contrasting with the black dial face is the gold-colored tuner pointer. 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. Its rubber had dried with age, allowing the fabric layers to separate and detach from one another. The white pointer and brass second hand are perfect and moves nicely around the dial. Description: This is a six-tube 3-waveband receiver from 1938, featuring Zenith's tear-drop shaped dial escutcheon. Ours is a Zenith model 6S-239, from 1938. . not with the actual production date. Little force is needed to spin the large dial pointers and the tuning is quite precise. Numbers in the photo identify various components: This radio requires eleven separate alignment adjustments. The next photo shows the underside of the chassis after recapping. 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. 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. Dial" radios and the numbering scheme which (Thanks to Walt Heskes, an expert adviser on many of these projects, for pointing me in the right direction to solve this problem.). Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. The styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion. 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. Note-taking may seem tedious when you're hurrying to get results, but it saves time in the long run. Each pilot lamp draws 2.9 volts. Content is for presentation purposes only. .No motor or tuning eye, but it has push-pull audio and runs on a 6 volt battery. In the following rear view, look at the big box on the right side of the chassis. Oh well, this is how we learn! (If your radio can't tune to the target frequency, tune it to a multiple.
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