Zenith TransOceanic Model 5H40 Tube Radio 'Chicago Radio Lab', 1951

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Zenith TransOceanic Model 5H40 Tube Radio 'Chicago Radio Lab', 1951

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Zenith's founder, Lieutenant Commander Eugene F. McDonald, was a great admirer of advanced technological development and believed that his company's products should include the latest, most practical advances in a well-built product that continued to enhance the company's reputation. Of the many products of Zenith Radio, the 'Trans-Oceanic' series of portable radios were among the most famous. McDonald was a keen yachtsman and outdoorsman and wished for a portable radio that would provide entertainment broadcasts as well as being able to tune into weather, marine and international shortwave stations. He asked his company's engineers to develop prototypes to meet his criteria and by 1940 they had concept sets that were ready for production. Zenith TransOceanic Model 5H40 debuted in 1951 Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz Wave bands Broadcast plus more than 2 Short Wave bands. Power type and voltage Line / Batteries (any type) / AC/DC 110; 220; Batt.9 & 90 Volt Loudspeaker Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5.25 inch = 13.3 cm Material Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material from Radiomuseum. org Model: Trans-Oceanic H500 Ch= 5H40 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, Shape Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains) Dimensions (WHD) 430 x 280 x 200 mm / 16.9 x 11 x 7.9 inch Notes The different revision versions can only be distinguished if the chassis back is visible. Here is the place for such undefined set pictures. See also the article here. Siehe auch den Artikel hier. Si veda anche l'articolo in questa pagina. Battery Pack No. Z-985 ( 9 & 90 V DC). 220 V mains only with power adapter inserted. Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg) 8 kg / 17 lb 9.9 oz (17.621 lb) External source of data Ernst Erb Source of data The Radio Collector's Directory and Price Guide 1921 - 1965 Circuit diagram reference Rider's Perpetual, Volume 22, covering 1951 Mentioned in Collector's Guide to Antique Radios 4. Edition Literature/Schematics (1) Bryant/Cones: The Zenith Trans-Oceanic Other Models Here you find 4346 models, 3959 with images and 3477 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.

Dimensions:
Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Bakelite
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1951
Condition:
excellent.
Seller Location:
Van Nuys, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 20515631stDibs: LU947429852772