This listing is for an awesome piece of Radio History a Vintage Zenith Trans-Oceanic H500 Shortwave Radio With the Manual and Inserts! It was just tested before listing and the signal and sound are still going strong! It has a plug for electric listening, and I didn’t test it but there is a battery option also. Nothing missing or broken! It measures 11″H x 8″W x 17L and comes from a smoke and pet free home.
Zenith Trans-Oceanic Model B600 – Vintage World Band Shortwave Tube Radio. One of the most iconic and collectible American radios ever produced. Features the signature Wave Magnet loop antenna, multi-band shortwave reception, and classic leatherette case. Reasonable offers welcome, happy to work with buyers. Powers on and receives stations across bands – functions as intended. Body is in nice overall condition with minor scuffs and wear consistent with age. Interior buttons in good working order. Speaker grille/screen is clean and intact. Tuning dial can stick slightly when tuning – cosmetic issue only, does not affect reception or functionality. Type: Portable tube radio. These radios are vintage/used electronic items, often decades old. Please understand the following before purchasing. Untested: If a radio is listed as “tested and working, ” it powered on and functioned at the time of testing. I cannot guarantee continued operation after the item leaves my hands. What you see in the photos and read in the description is what you get. Cosmetic Condition: These are old items and will show signs of age – wear, scratches, fading, dust, or minor flaws – even when not specifically mentioned. Please review all photos carefully, as photos are part of the description. Restoration Note: Vintage radios often benefit from servicing by a qualified technician (recapping, tube replacement, alignment) before regular use. I’m happy to provide additional photos or details. Please review all photos carefully-what you see is exactly what you will receive. Colors may appear slightly different due to lighting and camera settings. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the item description. ? Color & Lighting Notice. Colors may vary slightly due to lighting or camera differences, but photos accurately represent the item. If you have any issues, please message me first – I respond quickly and can usually help without needing a return.
I do a lot of business with them and they always have well cared for gear. Not saying it won’t need adjustments but, it looks like a nice clean unit. Everything you see in the pictures is what is included in this lot. Photos are the best description. Please look at all pictures closely before purchasing. We will document any damage the best we can but the photos will always be the best way to exam the item. Items may need a more in depth cleaning. We will do our best to clean every item, although sometimes we can’t do a full thorough clean. Message us for additional photos or questions. We of course will get them out as fast as we can. We will help resolve whatever issue you are having. We try very hard to provide good communication and always strive for everyone to have a positive experiences!
Vintage Zenith Trans-Oceanic 600 Series portable tube radio, approximately from the mid-to-late 1950s. The radio has been tested and powers on and receives radio stations. The original model/identification label is missing, so the exact model number and production year cannot be confirmed. Based on its design and features, it appears to be from the Zenith Trans-Oceanic 600 Series era, approximately the 1950s. Tested – Powers On & Receives Stations. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the exact cosmetic condition of the radio.
Vintage estate item in very nice cosmetic condition for its age. Cabinet shows normal age-related surface wear, scratches and marks. Please review all photos closely as they are part of the condition description. This is a substantial mid-century Blaupunkt radio featuring the striking high-gloss dark cabinet, cream front grille, analog multiband dial and classic push-button controls. The back panel is clearly marked: Blaupunkt Madrid De Luxe 20810 Made in Germany Features include: FM radio Medium Wave (MW) Two Shortwave bands (SWI & SWII) Analog tuning dial Push-button band and sound controls Multiple speakers Original-style cabinet and controls Approx. 21 wide tabletop format This radio came from a vintage estate collection. It has not been fully tested for functionality, so it is being offered as an untested vintage collectible rather than represented as working. Because of its age, any internal electronics should be inspected by someone familiar with vintage tube equipment before regular use. Cosmetically, it presents extremely well for a radio of this age. The glossy cabinet retains a beautiful finish and the cream grille, dial, knobs and buttons display nicely. There are scratches, scuffs and other signs of age/use, particularly to the cabinet. No attempt has been made to restore or refinish it. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition and included components. Photos are considered part of the description. Item specifics Brand: Blaupunkt Model: Madrid De Luxe 20810 Type: Tabletop Radio Era: 1960s Year: Approx.
This metal-cabinet version was originally developed as a troop entertainment radio at the end of WWII, and the earliest examples – like this one – have the steel carry handle that Detrola later dropped. TESTED & WORKING: Powers on, warms up, and plays. Holds stations solidly and sounds good through the original speaker – clear audio, no dropouts during testing. Dial lights up and the tuning mechanism moves smoothly across both bands. One of the two dial lamps is out; the remaining bulb still illuminates the dial well (an easy, inexpensive replacement if you want both lit). No dents or damage to the cabinet.
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.
