This is a six tube radio that allows it to receive stations very well with good clear sound and volume without the need for an external antenna. The Bakelite case is a mottled walnut brown color with a red light that glows when the radio is on. The dial also slightly lights in the dark. The case has no cracks, chips or odors and it has a functional top handle that folds down flat with the top. The brass front has been shined and then sprayed with clear lacquer to stop further oxidation. I have thoroughly washed and buffed the case and it looks remarkable for a 72 year old. The knobs match and are original. A new cardboard back has been fabricated with a label that shows the location of the tubes. The inside chassis has been thoroughly cleaned; the volume control de-oxidized for smooth volume changes and all moving controls lubricated. I have replaced all old electrolytic and film capacitors in the chassis with new modern capacitors and have checked all resistors. Brittle or bare wiring has been replaced or re-insulated. All 6 easily found tubes have been tested and questionable tubes have been replaced. The line cord has been replaced with a new 18 gauge cord with molded, polarized plug. The speaker is in great condition. The radio has been successfully bench tested for days and should continue to play loud and clear for many more years. The radio size is approximately 6¾ high by 12¾ wide by 6 deep and weighs about 6½ pounds. Or model 6D015 Consoltone (6DO15Z) Ch= 6C05 (6C05Z) Walnut, Zenith Radio Corp. United States of America (USA). Broadcast Receiver – or past WW2 Tuner. Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz. Power type and voltage. Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil). Model: 6D015 Consoltone Ch= 6C05 [Walnut] – Zenith Radio Corp. Tablemodel, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14 width, but not a Portable See power data. Sometimes with handle but for mains only. 320 x 180 x 170 mm / 12.6 x 7.1 x 6.7 inch. Indicates an undefined number of chassis variations, where one or more more tubes of the basic complement were replaced. Just after WW2 there was some material shortage. Zenith had to modify the basic model to accept available alternative tube types. Hence Octal, Lock-in and 7pin miniature types had to be mutually adapted by changing the sockets. Such factory modified chassis and radio models got the. Zenith also recommended these alterations for service. Such models maintained of course the initial name without Z. All such numerous variant combinations can only be distinguished by close examination, but. Not by just a view. A single chassis may contain octal, lock-in, and miniature buttom tubes. If an original tube is replaced with an alternate, the socket must also be replaced. Listed above is the basic tube complement. Alternatives that may be found are as follows: Original: Alternate: 12SA7GT.. 12BE6 or 14Q7 12SQ7GT.. Price in first year of sale. External source of data. The Radio Collector’s Directory and Price Guide 1921 – 1965. Rider’s Perpetual, Volume 15 = 1947 and before. Collector’s Guide to Antique Radios 4. Photofact Folder, Howard W. (Date 8-46, Set 3, Folder 463-24). Radio Retailing Radio & Television R. March 1946 page 17. Machine Age to Jet Age II. Original prospect or advert The Zenith Folder date unknown. The item “Fully Restored 1946 Zenith Consoltone Model 6D015Z Antique Vintage Tube AM Radio” is in sale since Wednesday, July 25, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “1802sandypup” and is located in Ames, Iowa. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Brand: Zenith