Vintage Zenith H500 Trans-Oceanic portable tube radio with 5H40 chassis, dating to the early 1950s. The radio has been tested and does receive stations. It has not been professionally serviced or fully restored, so additional maintenance may be recommended due to its age. Includes the original Zenith H500 Operating Guide/manual and additional original paper material shown in the photos. The case shows typical vintage age, wear, scuffs and surface marks, but remains presentable for its age. A great collector piece for a vintage radio or Zenith Trans-Oceanic enthusiast. Please review all photos for condition and included components. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
This radio is old. The paint is chipped and scratched. The wood veneer on the front of the radio is separating. The speaker fabric is faded, worn, and stained. Some of the wooden feet are broken. There is splitting in the wood on the bottom of the radio. The screws on the back of the radio are rusted. Power cord is brittle. This items condition is exactly as pictured. We were not able to get radio to play. Buzzing and humming, and light turns on but not able to catch a tune.
Vintage radio, untested/partially working condition. Tubes and dial light up when powered on, but no sound is produced. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Working zenith radio was able to get a radio station, the sound quality is good. Little minor scratches here and there. The bass and treble switches are broken of. It is brown with a very sleek design. In the photo, there is a white button for the bass, but that has since fell out and is missing. That is the only thing that will be missing from the photos.
Your satisfaction is of utmost important to us. Everything can be resolved without leaving a negative feed back. Call for technical specs. We deal in large legacy computer equipment most out of public grant programs from schools, we are helping the state by re purposing equipment now required by law. We will do everything we can to give you best price we can! This is listing for a Vintage Zenith TransOceanic model B600. The unit is in fair to good condition cosmetically and is in good working shape, and condition. It is an earlier model that others we have made in 1959. We have 1 of these and other transoceanic units still to list. We have a huge inventory of PC Legacy parts of all types, and surplus items from HP, Compaq, Dell, & Gateway in our storage. The Zenith Trans-Oceanic Model B600, produced from 1959 to 1962, is historically significant as the last vacuum-tube portable radio made in the United States. Renowned for its durability and long-distance shortwave reception, it relies on a. 5-tube superheterodyne design and features seven tuning bands, including standard broadcast and continuous shortwave coverage. Key Technical Specifications & Features. Type: 5-tube, AC/DC superheterodyne portable radio. Tubes Required: 1U4 (RF Amp), 1L6 (Converter), 1U4 (IF Amp), 1U5 (Det/Audio Amp), 3V4 (Audio Output), and a 50A1 (Ballast tube). Frequency Coverage: 7 radio bands. Standard Broadcast (BC): 540 – 1600 kHz. Continuous Shortwave/Weather Bands: 2.0 – 18.0 MHz (broken into 4-6 different bands). Antennas: Integrated detachable “WaveMagnet” for broadcast and a built-in snap-up “WaveRod” telescoping antenna for shortwave. Power Source: Operates on 110-120V AC or DC, or self-contained batteries. Controls: Four-position “Radiogant” tone controls (Treble, Voice, Alto, Bass), slide-rule dial, and band selector push-buttons. Dimensions: 17 1/2″ H × 11 1/2″ W × 7 3/4 D Approx. 44 cm × 29 cm × 20 cm. Weight: 15 lbs (including batteries). If you are restoring one of these units, consider upgrading the multi-section filter capacitors. Specialized components like the. Zenith Trans-Oceanic B600 Re-Cap Kit. Can replace old electrolytics to ensure safe and proper voltage operation. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.
Features a beautiful wooden cabinet, woven speaker grille, original knobs, tuning control, volume and tone controls. The radio shows normal cosmetic wear from age, including light scratches and marks on the cabinet. The original model label is still attached underneath. Great collectible piece for vintage radio enthusiasts, mid-century décor or display.
Tested Working has some scratchiness in the controls {needs Cleaning} Looks Great for Age! Iconic Zenith Trans-Oceanic portable shortwave radio in vintage condition. Powers on and receives. One of the most collectible radios ever made – The Royalty of Radio. Shortwave band guide panel intact (Evening, Afternoon/Evening, All Day, Morning, Broadcast). All original push-button waveband selectors (red buttons present). Retractable telescoping antenna included. Flip-top lid with original “Royalty of Radio” medallion – intact. Original Zenith script nameplate on front. Bakelite carrying handle intact. Condition: Shows honest age and use. Leatherette has scuffs and scratches consistent with its age.
Zenith 5-R-312 Beehive Tube Radio in Bakelite cabinet. Beautiful glossy cabinet makes a perfect display every collector should have one of these on display. The radio is tagged restored but I don’t think it was completed. It powers on but I’m having difficulty receiving stations and I don’t have the ability to service it myself. Both replacement and original knobs are included. Radio is 12″ Wide x 8″ Tall x 7 Deep. Please carefully review the photos they are an important part of the description. Smooth Shinny Cabinet that is damage free. No Cracks, damages or blemishes, its just perfect. Please look at my other radios for sale and my 100% positive reviews.
