13,564 unique identified antique radios, plus amateur radio gear, vintage audio, and test equipment! Iconic design! It is mentioned in the Zenith radio series that Zenith was one of the first companies to set up an FM radio station. It can pull in stations hundreds of miles away. Kestas wrote: At this point, I would ohm out the transformer to make sure restoration is worth proceeding. Zenith 5D611 1942. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for NEAT VINTAGE 1941 ZENITH WAVEMAGNET LONG DISTANCE RADIO MODEL 5G500 at the best online prices at eBay! Radio Attic's Archives - Zenith 7-S-529 (1941) Shipping: Silvertone 1941 Silvertone 1956 Silvertone 1970 Silvertone 1970A Silvertone 1978 Silvertone 1981 Silvertone 1981C Zenith 5F166 Zenith 5F233 Zenith 5F251 Zenith 5S29 Zenith 5S29A Zenith 5S56 Zenith 5S56A Zenith 5S119 This radio has tremendous volume for its size and a very selective tuner. | Equip-Bid 4183 1941 ZENITH 6G501M UNIVERSAL PORTABLE TUBE RADIO with Wave Magnet 6A-19 Zenith had planned to heavily promote the radio for the holiday season, and they were all geared up and ready to go. This one has been recapped, and, old crumbly wires replaced or restored with shrink insulation. Object Zenith Model # 10-S-567 Location The great Pacific Northwest This is the underside of the chassis of a 1941 Zenith console radio. The caption for this ad is 'Only Zenith has this! 1939 Silvertone 6421 Table Radio. and with its 10-inch speaker and is an incredible performer. This auction is for a 1941 Zenith Zephyr 10S589 Ch=10A2 radio. Date: 13 April 2013, 16:52: Source: Vintage Zenith Console Radio, Model 12S-568, With the Zenith Robot (or Shutter) Dial, Circa 1941: Author: Joe Haupt from USA This radio is still in excellent condition consider almost 80 years old. The cabinet is in good condition and the radio works. The Radio Attic's Archives are the internet's best resource for identifying antique radios. Please see pictures for further details. The Radio Attic's Archives are the internet's best resource for identifying antique radios. This model 7S530 (1941 model year) is a stunning example of Zenith's Art-deco design. Free shipping for many products! This radio was given to me by Helen Smith, the wife of broadcast pioneer, T. Frank Smith, Sr., W5VA. This radio has only one adjuster per station; perhaps the coil and trimmer are ganged together on a single screw. The Television Sound connector mentioned in the ad is a simple audio input jack on the back of the chassis. Here is Zenith's description of the feature: Your 1945 Radio Here Now! 1941 Zenith Consoltone AM Bakelite case radio model 6D614. War Department 1944 The Manual of Operating Instructions for Your Zenith Deluxe Zenith Radio Harold N. Cones 1997 Presents the documented story of Zenith radio and company from 1919 through 1935. 1940 Admiral A-2 Cube Radio. This scheme holds true for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted civilian radio production to enter the war effort. While the model number isnt given, it appears to be model 6G601 . Zenith 1942 Tuning Knob. "Royal" Transistor sets are usually two to several pages. 1939 Zenith 5S319 Table Radio. Location: Lexington, KY. Bakelite case has a nice shine and has no cracks, chips or repairs. 1941 Zenith 5G500 Universal Wave Magnet Portable AM Radio 6A-19 $235 (Lake Forest) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. which also was the first FM station in Chicago (W9XEN then W9XZN, later W51C then WZZR and finally WEFM). 1940 Zenith 10S464 Art Deco Style Console Radio. If your model or chassis is not listed below or would like to know what a particular file contains contact me. Suitcase Radio: Zenith Portable Receiver. Although the cabinet is in fairly good condition, it was packed with dirt, leaves, spiders, crumbling wires and poorly chosen replacement parts. My first assignment was to clarify the 1928 model 33/34/35 series and all of their suffixed variants. Radios. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1941 Zenith Model 12S550 Working Radio Chassis at the best online prices at eBay! Photo and commentary on Zenith's 6-D-510 Bakelite Table Radio from the 1941 model year. 13,564 unique identified antique radios, plus amateur radio gear, vintage audio, and test equipment! This radio has been fully restored from the electronics to the cabinet restoration. This model was manufactured in 1941. Zenith produced a very attractive and popular radio in their 1941 6-S-527. Free shipping for many products! 1941 Category Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner Radiomuseum.org ID 67284 alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab Picture Schematics Zenith Radio Corp.; 10S567 10-S-567 Ch= 10A1 (1) Click on the schematic thumbnail to request the schematic as a free document. CONTACT. Zenith radio 1941. 1934 Philco 54C Table Radio. It does play. When you purchase this radio it We will meet again! This radio is the Zenith model 6D525 and was first offered in 1941 as one of the last prewar models by Zenith. By the 1930s, Zenith had several large factories in the Chicago area, producing radio chassis, cabinets, and other electronics. 1941 Zenith 5G500 Universal Wave Magnet Portable AM Radio 6A-19. Zenith 6D2615-Boomerang 1942. 1938 Crosley 517 Tombstone Radio. Price: US $365.46. Countryside. 1941 Zenith. Now, stored in a controlled environment for four years, unused, it needs a little electronic cleaning and minor work. The sound is quite good from the 4-inch perfect speaker. vintage audio, and test equipment! 13,564 unique identified antique radios, plus amateur radio gear, vintage audio, and test equipment! Zenith Long Distance Radio Zenith Radio Corporation 1941 Technical Manual United States. Today, one Zenith model in particular is regarded as the most sought after antique radio on the planet. The Zenith Z-1000 Stratosphere was Zeniths top of the line and marketed as a rich mans radio. It sold for $750, which was higher than the average price of a new car in the mid 1930s. The radio picks up many stations with its built-in antenna and the wood cabinet gives everything you play a deep, rich sound. (Lake Forest) The radio was my father's and it looks complete with all the parts which is very difficult to find (most are missing one of the top covers, etc). Price: $16.00. updated 8/08/2017. $200. Select your radio in the list, and complete the checkout and payment procedures. Old Things. Price: $12.00. 1941 Zenith model 6-D-510. Free shipping for many products! In fact, Zenith co-invented the FM stereo broadcast system, which was authorized by the FCC in 1961. Free shipping for many products! A slight refinement to the previous year's 40-180 cabinet, which housed a new eight tube chassis which is nearly identical to the 41-250T pictured above. Posted: Dec Wed 26, 2012 11:01 am . opens a installment calculator layer. Model #10s567. Receives stations along the dial. favorite this post May 29 1941 Zenith 5G500 Universal Wave Magnet Portable AM Radio 6A-19 $235 (orc > Lake Forest) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. I have not looked at the chassis to see if any work has been done to it. Zenith 8S661 1942. Les meilleures offres pour RARE VERSION 1941 MODEL 5D-625 ZENITH "TOASTER" RADIO RECEIVER sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spcificits des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite! Today I want to show the radio chassis 6S330 in its sad state. 1941 Wards Airline Tube Radio 14BR-567A Instruction Manual Envelope Schematic 5M. As evidenced by this ad in the February 1941 edition of QST magazine, heads of corporations hold the same view. It was one of Philco's top sellers for 1941, and examples are easy to find today. Measures 11" x 7" x 8" Radio Attic's Archives - Zenith 7-S-529 (1941) Zenith Radio Corp. Model: 8-S-563: Chassis: Year: Pre April 1941: Power: Circuit: IF: Tubes: Bands: Resources: Riders Volume 12 - ZENITH 12-18: Note:To download the PDF document click on the Icon. 1941: Zenith Radio Corp. 6S527: 12: 27: 1941: Zenith Radio Corp. 6S527: 12: 9: 1941: The Vintage Electronics Expo Winter 2022 Fair is being postponed! This time, "Before" pictures were taken, as seen below. Console Tube Radio, Zenith Console Tube Radio, Vintage Tube Radio, Bakelite Tube Radio, Wooden Tube Radio, AM/FM Tube Radio, Collectible Tube Radios (1930-1949), Photo and commentary on Zenith's 6-D-510 Bakelite Table Radio from the 1941 model year. Zenith Radio Corp. and FM. A great looking and performing radio, backed by the Zenith slogan, "The quality goes in before the name goes on." Zenith R512 Push Button. I wish I had a picture of the way this set looked when I first brought it home. The name 'Zenith' came from the station call letters 9ZN of its founder Eugene McDonald. I have located one and the seller is asking $325. Press J to jump to the feed. The beautiful wood cabinet has a unique design with grooves and curves - just a beautiful design that has made this model extremely desirable with collectors. Radio has been fully reviewed and any failed or weak components have been replaced. The radio is in good shape, the radio DOES work, the turn table spins. This month we are featuring our 1940 Zenith 10-S-464 radio. Member: Joined: Dec Sat 22, 2012 9:45 pm Posts: 36 Hi all! 1942 Zenith tuning knob (item k35) Zenith Push Button for Radio/Record Player (item pb21) details. Zenith 8H023 1946. $25.08. Linen Ivory Bakelite 1941 Zenith Model 6-D-516 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Sounds Great Excellent Condition! Le Radio. E.F. McDonald Jr., president of the Zenith Radio 1940 Silvertone R1261 Table Radio. Number of tubes: 6 Tube lineup: 12SA7, 12J7, 12K7, 12SQ7, 35Z5, 35L6. 1936 Silvertone 4588A Console Radio. Mahogany Brown Wood 1941 Zenith Model 6D-525 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Super Performer! Both are located above in the dark grey "Resources" bar. 1922-23 1R and 2M 1924 4R 1925 Super VII Super VIII 1926 27 1927 11 11E 15EP 17E 1928 33 34P 35P 37A 39A 40A 1929 41 42 1941 5G534 6D510 6S511 6D539 7S529 10H571 10H573 12S569 12S569Z 1942 5R680 6D612 6D615 6D2615 6D644 6R631 6R687 7S657R 7S682 8S661 10S668 12H650 12H670 Zenith Trans-Oceanic-G500 1950. Zenith Radios. In our example of the 12S232, the radio was built for the 1938 model year. The radio was manufactured by Zenith Radio Corp. in Chicago, IL. *Columbia; fNBC Red; ..NBC Blue; VsIBC Red & Blue Mutual KOAC Corvallis Ore 0 $32 for 12 months with PayPal Credit. '. Zenith 7S633 1942. Rare 1941 Zenith Vintage Magnetic Wave Tube Radio 6G601 M - $159 (Keizer) The Zenith "Royal" series transistor service manuals are listed below the tube radios and record changers. Joined: Jun Sun 03, 2012 12:40 am. DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Zenith in 1941 in excellent working and physical condition. Select your radio in the list, and complete the checkout and payment procedures. Gorgeous 1940s Zenith RADIO Table Top *non working $200 (lax > Burbank) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. The Wavemagnet moniker was used for the antennas in many Zenith radios of the 1940s and 1950s, including the TransOceanic. Location: Cromwell, Connecticut. Member. 1941 Zenith Console Tube Radio 8S563X 8A02 Wave Magnet AM Shortwave Police Bands. Art Deco. Antique 1941 Zenith Model 10S567 Console Radio - $150 (El Cajon) Zenith model name / number: 10S567 size / dimensions: 13 x 27 x 42. 1941 Zenith Portable Tube Radio, Antique Ladies Hats, TONZ of Hallmark Collectible Ornament Sets, John Deere Cast Iron Yard Decor, Vintage Portable Fold Out Turntable, Lots of Boyd's Bear's Collectibles, and much much more!!! 1954 Zenith radio 1885 Saratoga trunk 1952 Rollfast Hoppy 1927 Iver Johnson Road Racer Model 90 1941 Schwinn Autocycle Super Deluxe . Retro Radio Restore. Does anyone know the approximate price on a 1941 Zenith 12S568 floor model radio? $235. The case has no chips or cracks. To view the PDF document click on the Icon. Number made: 81,561. Zenith Radio Corporation Radio 1941: Zenith Radio Corporation Wireless Set Circuit: 4B-01: Service Sheet Including Circuit with Component Values 184 1941: Zenith Radio Corporation Wireless Set Circuit: 12H094: Service Sheet Including Member. It receives the standard broadcast band and two short wave bands and has "automatic" or push-button tuning and the Zenith RadiOrgan tone control system. It is a 12 tube superheterodyne, with pushbutton tuning and a 12 inch cone speaker. 6B05 ca: 1941. Most manufacturers had quit production of consumer goods, and focused on producing goods for the War effort. Zenith 1941 Volume Knob. It was performing superbly. Here is a nice 1941 era Zenith. -. This Deco set was designed by Robert Budlong, a Zenith designer who was responsible for many of Zenith's classic radio designs. June 25, 1941, Section COMMODITIES FINANCIAL, Page 33 Buy Reprints. Price: $3.00. Posted: Oct Mon 26, 2009 11:32 pm. An excellent performer with better than average performance because of the RF amplifier circuit. (War Radio). Battery set with bakelite front. These rodents have done their job and now have to work hard to clean and restore it. Gorgeous 1940s Zenith RADIO Table Top *non working $200 (Burbank) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. Free shipping for many products! favorite this post May 21 Gorgeous 1940s Zenith RADIO Table Top *non working $200 (lax > Burbank) $80. This radio is in almost like new condition. Tells of Zenith's Tom Vernon takes a look at a classic World War II-era 'suitcase radio' from Zenith. The styling took its cue from the luggage of that era. Rare Blue Dial Zenith radio model 6D512 made in 1941. This time, "Before" pictures were taken, as seen below. Vintage Zenith Console Radio, Model 12S-568, With the Zenith Robot (or Shutter) Dial, Circa 1941. Since Schwinn stopped making bikes during the war, this bike was only made in 1941. Wave bands: Broadcast, Short Wave (s) and Police, push buttons are intact. 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 If you see a 1940 Zenith with highly polished trim pieces, that's the work of an amateur who likes shiny trinkets more than authenticity. The rubber O-ring tuner belt that I installed ten years earlier was holding up, but it had developed some very fine surface cracks. The cabinet has original finish and looks decent. Posts: 2256. Antique Radio Store ties into a worldwide network of specialty radio-parts suppliers and servicers for such things as knobs, dial bezels and specialty woods and cloth. Zenith, however had other plans for their new radio. Original selling price: $69.95. QR Code Link to This Post AM + Shortwave Beautiful cabinet Complete Nothing missing, nothing broken Ideal for restoration I am not sure if it works as I have never plugged it in, as I am not an expert on vintage radios. This is a very expensive single year model made just before WW II. Zenith expanded throughout the 1920s. $375. UNIQUE ANTIQUES!! We will meet again! Vendor Zenith Regular price $ 499.00 Sale price $ 499.00 Sale. Dale Swanson. Condition: Used. The Machine Age in America 1918-1941, New York: Harry N. Abrams, p. 333 for an illustration of a similar model ; Related Articles. Beleive it or not, I originally intended to use this beautiful Art-Deco radio for parts! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for NEAT VINTAGE 1941 ZENITH WAVEMAGNET LONG DISTANCE RADIO MODEL 5G500 at the best online prices at eBay! 1941 Motorola 40-60W Table Radio. The tabletop wooden case contains a three-band 7-tube AC superhetrodyne circuit radio. I can restore the chassis to work like new and add an Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1941 Zenith Model 12S550 Working Radio Chassis at the best online prices at eBay! You are buying it in, (as is condition.) The distinguishing feature of the Zetith portable was the Wavemagnet antenna. None other than the president of Zenith Radio Corporation, Mr. E.J. Wonderful radio that is in excellent original condition. That is until December 7th, 1941. Pre-owned Pre-owned Pre-owned. Although the cabinet is in fairly good condition, it was packed with dirt, leaves, spiders, crumbling wires and poorly chosen replacement parts. Used. 100 250 500 750 1000 2500 5000 WATTS 0 CODE 10000 250V00 504100 100i000 250i000 500200 Revision 65 WESTERN Wash., Ore.. Cal.. Utah, Etc. The Zenith Trans-Oceanic series of shortwave portables would stretch from 1941 through 1982, with tube models produced until 1963. AM FM Solid Wood Cabinet 1964 Zenith Model H845 Vacuum Tube Radio Sounds Looks Works Like A Champ! Looking at the radio line-up for the 1941 model year, there are some interesting discrepancies. 2k followers. In 1927, Zenith introduced the first radio with push-button tuning, and in 1940 it broadcast the first FM radio station in the Midwest. Zenith 6G501 1941. The first model companion radio was the Universal Model 6G601ML shown here. Recently acquired, is this 1941 Zenith console radio Model 10S567, for a restoration project. Zenith was founded in 1923 and quickly became one of the worlds largest radio manufactures. A wonderful vintage midcentury radio. $200. Zenith 10S-567 1941. Post subject: Chassis ZENITH 6S330. If you know anything about this radio please e-mail. Restored 1941 Zenith Model 6D520 radio Ad by PopsAntiqueRadios Ad from shop PopsAntiqueRadios PopsAntiqueRadios From shop PopsAntiqueRadios. QR Code Link to This Post AM + Shortwave Beautiful cabinet Complete Nothing missing, nothing broken Ideal for restoration Zenith 7-S-633 1942 AM/SW in mint condition. There was a wide variety of music on radio in 1941 -- if you liked country (often called "Hillbilly" music back then), your prize was a Zenith portable. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts 1941: Zenith Radio Corp. 6S527: 12: 27: 1941: Zenith Radio Corp. 6S527: 12: 9: 1941: The Vintage Electronics Expo Winter 2022 Fair is being postponed! Eighty years ago today, the May 19, 1941, issue of Life magazine carried this ad for a Zenith portable. The two dials are still in great working condition. The pinstriped bands of veneer, and the elaborate speaker grille are very eye-catching. Zenith model 6D615 ch. If the leading number is 1 (IE 5S128) the radio was built for the 1937 model year. Zenith 12S-568 1941 Console Radio. Technically, only the Model 6G601ML, with brown alligator covering, should be considerd a companion to the 7G605 Trans-Oceanic of 1941, photo at left, which was also sold only in the brown alligator covering. All 6 tubes still attached and the wires are still in place nicely. Zenith 6-D-525 1941 Black Dial with "Z" Knobs Walnut case with tortoise shell handle: Audio-Tone Super 5 Date unknown. One of the 6 bikes I found in a basement in Reno, Nevada. THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD! Please advise. This is a 1941 ad for a Zenith Radio! $49. View on timesmachine. Post subject: Re: 1941 Zenith 7S591 Repair Questions. Marshall Speaker. Posts: 36. Antique Radio. It one of the last production runs before WWII. Dimensions: 29.9W x 44.7H x 16.6D. This is a good idea. Antique 1941 Zenith Model 10S567 Console Radio - $150 (El Cajon) Zenith model name / number: 10S567 size / dimensions: 13 x 27 x 42. Made in 1941. Technical Specifications Number of Tubes 10 Valves / Tubes This was when I started compiling serial numbers of 1936-1942 Zeniths and studying the differences in such model groups. Recently acquired, is this 1941 Zenith console radio Model 10S567, for a restoration project. Item Information. 1937 Motorola 5T Tombstone Radio. Cabinet is worth what i am asking for the whole Radio. Televisions. The Radio Attic's Archives are the internet's best resource for identifying antique radios. The six-tube set ran from a non-rechargeable battery pack, or from AC power. Following the lead of Philcos Baby Grand, Zenith released its own cathedral radio, the moderately successful Zenette Model L, in 1931. Like many of Zeniths other radios of that era, the Zenette featured an Art Deco design. Zenith also produced chairside and table models, many of which had a handle on top to make them even more portable. favorite this post May 29 1941 Zenith 5G500 Universal Wave Magnet Portable AM Radio 6A-19 $235 (orc > Lake Forest) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. Trademark Zenith Zenith began as Chicago Radio Labs in 1918. The wires in many radios from the late 1930s to early 1940s have crumbling rubber coating on the wires. 1959 1962 zenith trans oceanic model b600 shortwave, zenith racetrack dial tube radio model 5 s 319 for parts, 1941 Zenith Console Radio 10s567 - $150 (Winslow Indiana) For Sale: Beautiful Zenith Console Radio. The pre-war 7G605's had a sailboat speaker cloth like the 6G601. Snap in escutcheon for Zenith Model 6B631 (need 1) If you have any of the listed part(s) please call or fax our store (858) 268-4155. Combined with two 6V6 tubes in push-pull configuration, the 12-S-471 provides powerful, room-filling audio. An attractive radio with strong deco styling. On/off/volume knob for 1941 radios (item k31) details. Year: Antiques. Posted: Jul Tue 30, 2019 11:52 am. This radio features the original vintage electronics and exterior display. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Zenith Radio 6s532 1941 Black Dial Recapped/Working at the best online prices at eBay! Today, one Zenith model in particular is regarded as the most sought after antique radio on the planet. Shipping: Silvertone 1941 Silvertone 1956 Silvertone 1970 Silvertone 1970A Silvertone 1978 Silvertone 1981 Silvertone 1981C Zenith 5F166 Zenith 5F233 Zenith 5F251 Zenith 5S29 Zenith 5S29A Zenith 5S56 Zenith 5S56A Zenith 5S119 This radio is original wood cabinet made by Ingraham, a 1930-40s cabinet manufacturer based out of Bristol, CT. Not repainted no overspray no touch up. Joined: Oct Thu 08, 2009 1:10 am.