Technical Specifications Number of Tubes 9 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 chassis has been overhauled and is working good. 590.38, 737.97 The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. It is my belief that the year used to date The knobs are the original wood Zenith knobs. Well, one showed up a year ago about 70 miles south of me. is not correct and may lead to confusion later 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. I also had to replace the drive belt in the tuning mechanism. Original Price 74.50 Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. The next photo shows the second pulley underneath the chassis. Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). The cabinet was stripped of its original finish, lightly sanded, re-stained, grain filled and then sprayed with Mohawk sealer and lacquer. The two trailing digits of the model number describe On my radio, the little rubber drive belt was shot. 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. Even after solving those gross problems via the power supply fix, the dial tracking was not very accurate. The next photo shows how the cabinet was masked with newspaper prior to applying the new finish. The next photo shows the setup for the first adjustment. This three-band, nine-tube Art Deco radio is completely restored and retrofitted with Bluetooth. Buyer's Premium 25% up to $1,000,000.00 23% above $1,000,000.00 Philco Art Deco Tube Radio Receiver, ca. Made for Montgomery Ward by Stewart Warner. Antique radio. Connected in parallel with the radio's speaker leads. Ours is a Zenith model 6S-239, from 1938. The rest of the cabinet was in good shape, with only a few small scratches here and there. Contrasting with the black dial face is the gold-colored tuner pointer. 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 higher the last two digits within By the time I was done, the radio was playing beautifully and its dial tracking was right on the money. Slipping is an especial disadvantage for shortwave listening, where accurate tuning is all-important. You can see it looked okay. Listed below are the Mar 24, 2022 - Explore Daniel Mumau's board "1930's - 1940's floor model Zenith radios" on Pinterest. I offer an It is a striking radio from top to bottom. So in terms of performance, it is "original," possibly even working closer to the designer's specs than when it left the factory. If the letter designation is followed by a It is sporting, The 38-690 was Philcos top-of-the-line radio for the 1938 model year. 1938 Antique Zenith Floor Radio, model number: 9S367, still works and receives many stations, case in good condition with no significant scratch, no crack. 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. When I got my hands on the new belt, however, I discovered a little problem. obtained an export model. 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. year (1996). When I purchased the radio, it required total restoration. A final alignment was in order, particularly since I had already changed the alignment earlier. radio, introduced as part of Zenith's 1938 line in June 1937, is a much coveted set that is an uncommon find today. He joined a fledging Beaverton electronics company, Tektronix, in 1951 as its 351st employee. It looks like someone sprayed something over the original finish (on the E-pay radio). line of automobile radios, which I do not intend Next is the tuning knob and the rightmost control is the bandswitch. Original Price 1,279.15 Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. Its rubber had dried with age, allowing the fabric layers to separate and detach from one another. in its range (00-39) indicating a rather expensive A brand new NOS green eye tube was installed to dress up its playing and viewing appearance. In (20% off), Sale Price 505.66 analogy: An automobile may be produced in 1995, It was all original when I got it, with only minor chassis repairs done many years ago. 505.66, 561.84 Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Read our Cookie Policy. The new owners were happy to have it. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. On most old radios, a strong string drives the tuning capacitor. The chassis and round tube shields are painted with an attractive copper-colored hammertone finish. 1936 Zenith Radio, Marquis advertising metal sign, 2 Sizes, nostalgic vintage style home decor wall art, LGB PS 944.60, 1,180.75 A few minutes of experimentation convinced me that strong cord would not be a suitable replacement. The next photo shows the underside of the chassis after recapping. As Number 3 shows, the signal generator's hot lead is not connected directly to the radio. 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. Craig. 1995-2023 Philip I. Nelson, all rights reserved. All tube shields are in place as well. 747.81, 934.76 If the prices come down due to market saturation? not with the actual production date. I have the 12 tube version pictured on another page. numbering scheme. produce civilian hearing-aids throughout the war It rattles objects in the room when played loud. The stamp on the wood at the top back is there, but it can be seen faintly. Two important points need to be covered for a Numbers in colored circles identify points of interest. The radio apparently had not been restored (by a collector). year. Testing further revealed that the tube voltages were very high, reading about 200 volts on plate pins that should have 125-135 volts. You will not be disappointed. This article will deal with the "Big Black If I ever sell the radio, I'll replace the battery cables with new ones of the right length. I didn't want to risk damaging the pointers during removal or getting them off safely but being unable to securely reattach them. The original grille cloth was still in good condition. This isn't absolutely necessary if you have a good signal generator, but my generator is as old as many of the radios that I own and its dial is not very accurate. cabinet design. Learn more. The speaker has the correct part number for a 7-tube model. So I will wait. Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. The large black Zenth dial is in perfect shape. After I reinstalled the cloth, the cosmetic restoration was complete! Had I checked off each capacitor on the schematic and parts list as I worked, I would readily have seen that the job wasn't complete. 3 bands including broadcast, shortwave and police Five of the six tubes are 6-volt units, suitable for a radio designed to run on 6-volt DC power. I didn't figure I would ever find one around my area of NE Texas under 4 figures. their range, the higher the position in that years Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion. Since the beginning of my radio hobby, I had always wanted a '38 Shutterdial. With the addition of a bleeder resistorproperly positioned to avoid interferencethe radio performed quite well. I found one of those at a yard sale two weekends ago..$50. There was just enough slack in the connecting cables to let me replace those parts without unwiring all of the cables. Well, why not? No spring is visible from the outside, so I assume it's concealed inside the large metal dial case. The cabinet paper tag has the model 15U270 crossed out in pencil and hand writhen 271. It initially sold for $69.95 in the East, but in early August Zenith, along with other manufacturers, announced across the board price increases. A multitester, used to measure the radio's output during alignment. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. Zenith 12S267 1938 What a console! Other radios in the same style and therefore also called "Waltons" are the 9-tube 9-S-232, the top of the . If the leading number is 1 (IE 5S128) the radio was built for the 1937 model year. (That is, the dial pointer did not always point exactly to the station being tuned.) The 10S130 is a much better looking radio, IMO. (20% off), Sale Price 1,180.75 The spring counterbalances the weight of the tuning capacitor as the plates rise up, allowing you to accurately rest the tuner at any position. AFAIC, Waltons are one of the uglier cabinet designs Zenith came up with, right up there with the 12S371. left or leading side of the model number using Camera Portables, no more lugging around a suit case. I've only had a casual interest in these. Light and speaker functioning. Every effort was taken to reproduce original look of this fine radio. Airline 14WG-806A 1942 This is a wonderful wood radio with two bands, AM and shortwave. This radio can be powered from household AC current or a 6-volt DC battery. 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. THE RADIO WORKS. And this is one of the 5. When the US entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in . For this particular adjustment, the signal generator was set to 456 kilohertz to adjust the radio's I.F. I found this radio in a small antique shop in El Paso TX behind 2 china cabinets and a pool table. The 15 tube model 15U246 pictured here to the right and a 12 tube model 12S245 as well. It is a 20-tube all-wave, 1938 when he was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Great deal. The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. 1938 Zenith model 6S254 - Henson Brothers Old Tyme Radios. Number 1 shows the ground terminal of the generator connected to the ground terminal on the radio's antenna strip. Powered bySquarespace. Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. . 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. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. This radio uses a rubber drive belt instead of a string. I. 6V27), the radio was built for 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. Original Price 934.76 In our example of the 12S232, the radio was built for the 1938 model year. A very nice farm set. You will also need the alignment instructions from the schematic, of course. The radio had been serviced in the past but most of the original parts were still in place. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. But it turned out very nice. Content is for presentation purposes only. After finishing this repair, I received some additional email from newsgroup members, indicating that round-section O are easier to find The large gray and blue components near the center of the photo are the new filter capacitors. This is an extremely rare 1938 Zenith model 15U271. This handsome set has earned a number of compliments from visitors. (15% off), Sale Price 15.18 (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.). Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. The Sure, it has one extra resistor not specified in the schematic. Should you ever come across a Zenith radio which Also features 5-point tone control, Bass compensation, spinner tuning, split second station relocation. SKU Color Price Qty. a "Walton Radio" as an example (12S232). Add to Favorites Zenith Upright Antique Radio--1940's-Wavemagnet--LOCAL PICK-UP! The photo-finished portion of the cabinet was in decent shape, but the top was badly damaged, as you can see below. The preferred material seems to be rubber O-ring stock with a square, rather than round, cross-section. The 6-J-230 is a typical 1930s superheterodyne receiver, using a power transformer and six tubes. 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. I used Citri-Strip, an easy to use, non-smelly gel stripper. See more ideas about antique radio, vintage radio, old radios. Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. (20% off), Sale Price 350.10 Etsy Search for items or shops Close search Skip to Content Sign in 0 Cart Halloween Hub Jewelry & Accessories Clothing & Shoes After reinstalling the radio in its cabinet one last time, the restoration was complete! and was 110 volt AC powered. (reads thread) Heh, could you imagine what the Walton sets would cost if everyone found them desirable? Call me.. See contact page. The 15U270 & 15U271 are the only 1938 15 tube Zenith radios that utilize two speakers, a 12 woofer and a 6 tweeter. The dial belt was replaced for smooth tuning. 12 in this case, 11 on the chassis plus an "eye" tube. It was (and still is) missing two knobs. If the leading number is 1 (IE 5S128) The 15 tube model is noticeable longer to house the large chassis. Original Price 23.81 Price: $12.00. three digit number the radio was built in later Would I like one? Number 2 shows the signal ("hot") lead of the generator connected to the grid lead of the 6D8 tube. Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere before restoration, Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere after restoration. Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. So it is truly a very rare Zenith radio. They are amoung the most collectable Zenith consoles, usually hard to find and fairly expencive. Different connections and test frequencies are used for subsequent alignment steps, of course. Original Price 1,475.94 It released the first portable radio in 1924, followed two years later by the first radio that operated entirely on household electricity. Neither the TV show or the radio (style & circuit) appeals to me. Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. the 1936 model year. The number of tubes will be between 4 and 16 (the It isa striking radio from top to bottom. No lowball please. Here is Walter's comment on that point: Now that we have added an extra resistor, can this radio be considered "stock" or "original?" 19.05, 23.81 Antique gift. tubes. The one dial that was left showing/open is crazed, but I have a spare chassis to replace that one dial. indicated that there were 17 initial categories, better understanding of the model numbering scheme. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere before restoration, Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere after restoration. If you see this ad, the radio is available. Beautiful tri-color black 6-inch lighted dial which Zenith made famous and still a favorite of most collectors. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. On the other hand, the radio didn't perform to its original specifications until we added that part. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. Called the "Commander" by many Zenith collectors. 5 out of 5 stars (1) $ 850.00. From that The audio was also harsh and extremely loud, so loud that the radio played at medium volume with the volume control turned all the way down. . The grille cloth is a reproduction of the original pattern. In other words, I could have avoided the time spent laboriously splitting and regluing the square rubber material. Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. The dial belts are new for smooth motor operation and tuning. The second segment of the model number revels The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration - all the electrolytic caps were replaced with new production parts. The bass from this console is unreal. 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 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. The show rather trite, boring. Once everything was in place, trimming the belt and gluing it was pretty easy. Instead, I simply disconnected the old filters and left the cans in place to preserve the radio's original appearance. The dial pointers were not easy to remove. It is sporting the fabulous "Motor Drive Robot Shutter Dial" and green tuning eye. to discuss in this article. One . a zero at the beginning, (IE. 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 $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. As it happens, Antique Electronic Supply sells an exact replacement belt for this particular model. The four original wood Z knobs are present. This 1938 Zenith chairside model 6S249 radio is completely electronically restored and plays great. On this set, five of the six tube filaments are wired in parallel with the pilots, but the 1J6 power amplifier tube is wired in series with them. Pleasant waterfall cabinet and tear-drop dial that was only used for 1938. Then I super-glued two of the cut ends together, forming a single length of rubber. 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. However, this one also plays perfectly on a short lead wire as well. An outside antenna is necessary on old tube radios or a long wire. 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. that was introduced by Zenith came prior to 1936. also note that the cabinet number falls very high 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 radio features a 5-point tone control, bass. Original Price 389.00 Many of the Oh well, this is how we learn! (20% off), Sale Price 944.60 was introduced in late 1935 for the 1936 model 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. It is a piece of original 1938 cloth from a console that used the same pattern. civilian radio production to enter the war effort. 1939 Zenith World's Fair Radio Recently, there was an estate sale in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Lets start by examining the Charles Eames studies architecture at the Washington, At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1938 zenith for your home. The radio's electronics were intact, but needed a complete overhaul. 1,180.75, 1,475.94 (20% off), Sale Price 303.06 Note-taking may seem tedious when you're hurrying to get results, but it saves time in the long run. I did not think it was necessary for the chassis to be repainted. This is a Zenith 1938 Model 7-S-232, a 7 tube "Walton". 23.81, 29.76 Zenith sold a ton of them when new. I offer free shipping via Greyhound to the lower 48 states. type of chassis, power requirements, model year, Pictured here above is the most common of the 1938 15 tube radios made. 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. I too would like one but I won't spend 4 figures for one. second station re-location & "tell-tale" controls. This scheme holds true The brand says the new spring is more durable and resistant to magnetic fields. 1938 Zenith Radio - Etsy Check out our 1938 zenith radio selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. the radio was found. To do it, you first fashion a simple coil of wire, about three loops and roughly six inches across. Not really. Electronics/Chassis/Cord: The Superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale. Want to know more? Then tune the digital radio to the desired frequency and start fine-tuning the signal generator to the target frequency. (20% off), Sale Price 12.14 He constructed ornamental railings and, smaller numbers, and are more difficult to find today. Some of the most serious Zenith radio collectors in the world have never seen this version in person. Little force is needed to spin the large dial pointers and the tuning is quite precise. A string-driven system is cheap to manufacture and easy to service, but strings can break or slip. This radio has the fabulous Robot Shutter Dial with a green tuning eye. A good looking radio and the one I restored had great reception. Radio must be picked up in Cleveland. The audio was extremely weakbarely audible with the volume control turned all the way upuntil I replaced a burned-out dial lamp. After phoning a number of local stores, I was unable to locate square O-ring stock, so I bought the next-best thing: two rubber plumbing gaskets. the chassis type and the power requirements. The following photo shows the radio after I completed its restoration. . What's more, in the course of playing with the tuning mechanism, I discovered that the dial pointers are spring-loaded. First, I cut the gaskets in half, making the cuts on the diagonal. Click to Enlarge. The starch gives the cloth more body, helping it resist sagging in the future. Each pilot lamp draws 2.9 volts. 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. Despite new filter capacitors, there was still too much background hum. Original Price 14.29 digit number (IE. Cord replaced. The dial perimeter is marked in gradations from 1 to 60, allowing you to record very fine tuning positions. Twelve (count 'em!) letter designations were used to describe Zenith's model years. Each 1938 zenith for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and glass. Cleaning and recapping are standard practice, but solving the voltage problems added extra hours. Digital receiver, used to double-check the signal generator's output frequency. If you look closely at the workbench photo, you'll see the thin red loop lying under the digital radio. Original Price 561.84 (10% off), Sale Price 590.38 (1928-2014) Miller learned about radios and electronics during his service in the US Navy from 1945 to 1949. The original cost of the 15U271 was $235.00, $10 more than the 15U270 at $225.00. Incidentally, here is a case in which careful notes might have led me to these "hidden" capacitors sooner. The large black dial is in very nice shape. 350.10, 389.00 Go for it. each represented by a single letter. The leftmost knob is a tone control and the next one in line is the power/volume control. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. cost of the radio. Pictures posted in this listing have been taken without flash. The next photo shows the rubber just before I finished splitting it. Polishing only cleaned up the paint, however. Substituting larger filters reduced the hum to an acceptable level. The real Walton comes with personalized delivery. Since I operate the radio on AC, I shortened the cables and tucked them under the chassis. The styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. Zenith did not produce radios for the general public again until . The underside of the chassis is plated with copper, however, perhaps to allow good ground connections for electronic components. Looks really good. Since doing this restoration, I have gotten in the practice of writing down every replacement as well as the results of every test. The first digit(s) will be the number of tubes, To my delight, the belt worked perfectly! All the paper foil capacitors were replaced too. The next step was to carefully split the rubber in half along its entire length. Second and equally important; Zenith Numbers 1 and 2 in the photo identify the connections between the signal generator and the radio. Dial/Knobs: The famous black Zenith Robot Shutter Dial is in very nice condition as is the dial glass. 1938 Zenith model 6S229. 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. Research In this case, however, the radio's performance was quite poor, as mentioned earlier. 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.
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