This radio receives stations with good clear sound and volume with no hum using just the loop antenna inside the case. The clock keeps accurate time and all functions of the alarm work. The case is a mottled brown and I have thoroughly washed and buffed the case and it looks remarkable for a 61 year old. Hairline cracks were on the right side and the bottom and have been repaired with aluminum sheets epoxied to the inside case as shown in the photos. The case is now solid and looks undamaged. The knobs match and are original. The original hardboard back is still in great condition and the bottom label 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 wax capacitors in the chassis with new modern capacitors and have checked all resistors. Brittle or bare wiring has been replaced or re-insulated. All 5 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 has been repaired and is now in good 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 6 high by 13¼ wide by 5¾ deep and weighs just over 5 pounds. Or model Z515 Ch= 5Z06, Zenith Radio Corp. United States of America (USA). Broadcast Receiver – or past WW2 Tuner. Super-Heterodyne (Super in general); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s). Power type and voltage. Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110 – 120 Volt. Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm. Model: Z515 Ch= 5Z06 – Zenith Radio Corp. Tablemodel with Clock (Alarm-) Clock Radio. Photofact Folder, Howard W. (Date 6-57, Set 362, Folder 16). The item “Fully Restored 1957 Vintage Zenith Model Z515 Antique Tube AM Clock Radio” is in sale since Thursday, May 17, 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
- Model: Z515