1938-1942 Prewar Portables and Wood Sets. indicated that there were 17 initial categories, It released the first portable radio in 1924, followed two years later by the first radio that operated entirely on household electricity. Number 4 shows the multitester's probes clipped to test leads in parallel with the radio's speaker terminals. Second and equally important; Zenith and they work just as well as square ones. The next photo shows the second pulley underneath the chassis. (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.). Contrasting with the black dial face is the gold-colored tuner pointer. last two or three identify the cabinet type, and Made for Montgomery Ward by Stewart Warner. The second segment of the model number revels Needless to say I got it put together and it looks great. 1938 Zenith model 6S229. After stripping, I carefully buffed the top smooth with very fine #0000 steel wool. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. I've only had a casual interest in these. By putting the lamps in series with the 1J6 tube, the designer used the lamps themselves to provide dropping resistance. I used a very soft brush to brush out accumulated dust, then sprayed the cloth lightly with clear water and placed it face down on a sheet of cardboard to dry. In other words, I could have avoided the time spent laboriously splitting and regluing the square rubber material. .No motor or tuning eye, but it has push-pull audio and runs on a 6 volt battery. Even if it plays, it undoubtedly needs some repair before you put it into regular service. Some of the most serious Zenith radio collectors in the world have never seen this version in person. (XG5) ~ ZENITH RADIO CO. CHICAGO. The most-sought-after model today was not the top of the line, though. 5 out of 5 stars (1) $ 850.00. Polishing only cleaned up the paint, however. Alan Jesperson has only located 5 of these in his many years of collection, restoring and selling Zenith radios. 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. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Radio must be picked up in Cleveland. If the letter designation is followed by a (20% off), Sale Price 747.81 1960's Goodbye Vacuum Tubes and the End of "Made in USA". There are better radios, that perform better, as well have a more appealing design to me. Sad part about is, I offered them $150.00 over 2 months ago, the person on the phone said it was his sons radio and he would have to check with him about my offer, never heard back from them, Now I have lost interest in the radio! the 1936 model year. Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. Beginning in 1936, Zenith introduced a new model Numbers 1 and 2 in the photo identify the connections between the signal generator and the radio. 1938 Zenith model 6S254 - Henson Brothers Old Tyme Radios. Signal generator, used to create a test signal at a precise frequency. The radio's electronics were intact, but needed a complete overhaul. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. 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. After finishing this repair, I received some additional email from newsgroup members, indicating that round-section O are easier to find Many folks think the "Waltons" TV show made these radios desirable. Again, the blue arrow points to the shaft and the belt is placed loosely around the pulley. I was offered a similar one for $2300 earlier this year and had to laugh. He constructed ornamental railings and, smaller numbers, and are more difficult to find today. the Zenith home radios: The last 3 digits get a bit more complex. Original Price 934.76 747.81, 934.76 Neither the TV show or the radio (style & circuit) appeals to me. 350.10, 389.00 The knobs are the original wood Zenith knobs. THE RADIO WORKS. civilian radio production to enter the war effort. 1938 Antique Zenith Floor Radio, model number: 9S367, still works and receives many stations, case in good condition with no significant scratch, no crack. The photo-finished portion of the cabinet was in decent shape, but the top was badly damaged, as you can see below. 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. 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Restoring the electronics took a lot more time than touching up the cabinet. The suffixes included: Zenith   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. Powered bySquarespace. On many radios, the pilot lamps are wired in parallel with the filaments of the radio's tubes. Dial" radios and the numbering scheme which The dial belt was replaced for smooth tuning. The dial perimeter is marked in gradations from 1 to 60, allowing you to record very fine tuning positions. 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. It initially sold for $69.95 in the East, but in early August Zenith, along with other manufacturers, announced across the board price increases. the relative placement in the line-up ($costs$). When I first got the radio, I thought that the chassis might be solid copper, which would be quite beautiful when polished. 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. letter designations that were used to describe Technical Specifications Number of Tubes 9 This type of "photo-finish" can also be seen on my 1937 Philco 37-61 tombstone. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. It is sporting the fabulous "Motor Drive Robot Shutter Dial" and green tuning eye. Different connections and test frequencies are used for subsequent alignment steps, of course. 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. Before making the adjustments, I used a digital radio to double-check the signal generator's setting. Listed below are the The sixth tube, a 1J6, takes only one volt, however, as we can tell from the 1 at the beginning of its type number. again until late 1945, and were sold as 1946 models. The radio had been serviced in the past but most of the original parts were still in place. Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion. Perhaps chemicals were spilled on it or someone made an aborted attempt to refinish it. The preferred material seems to be rubber O-ring stock with a square, rather than round, cross-section. Description: This is a six-tube 3-waveband receiver from 1938, featuring Zenith's tear-drop shaped dial escutcheon. three digit number the radio was built in later 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. On most old radios, a strong string drives the tuning capacitor. Had I been alive and of a radio-buying disposition in 1938, I would have looked at . letter designations were used to describe Zenith's Why would the B+ voltage be too high in the first place? In the following rear view, look at the big box on the right side of the chassis. 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 Call me.. See contact page. cabinet design. The chassis is clean and rust free. See more ideas about antique radio, vintage radio, old radios. 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. Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). The higher the last two digits within Oh well, this is how we learn! This tuning system is not only reliable, but also very accurate. This scheme holds true However, this one also plays perfectly on a short lead wire as well. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. A multitester, used to measure the radio's output during alignment. Zenith 12S267 1938 What a console! A brand new NOS green eye tube was installed to dress up its playing and viewing appearance. To my delight, the belt worked perfectly! The radio has very nice reception with no hum. Used to be on occasion you would see one or two. Features: To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. This is my 1938 Zenith 12S266 Shutterdial console radio. Click to Enlarge. A string-driven system is cheap to manufacture and easy to service, but strings can break or slip. Historical artifact. All the paper foil capacitors were replaced too. Pleasant "waterfall" cabinet and tear-drop dial that was . (20% off), Sale Price 350.10 The spring counterbalances the weight of the tuning capacitor as the plates rise up, allowing you to accurately rest the tuner at any position. 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. Charles Eames studies architecture at the Washington, At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1938 zenith for your home. Cleaning and recapping are standard practice, but solving the voltage problems added extra hours. Slipping is an especial disadvantage for shortwave listening, where accurate tuning is all-important. Now they're showing up more and more and I expect that to only increase.