ITEM: Vintage 1951-53 ZENITH TRANSOCEANIC MODEL H500 CHASSIS 5H40 Portable Tube Radio

The radio has been briefly tested and powers on, but only hums. This radio comes from storage unit lot recently bought out and is being sold AS IS PICTURED FOR PARTS OR REPAIRS. Please ask any and all questions/ address any concerns prior to purchase!


Specs:


 
Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer / Brand: Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL
alternative name
Chicago Radio Lab
Year: 1951–1953Category: Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
Valves / Tubes5: 1U4 1L6 1U4 1S5 or 1U5 3V4
Main principleSuperhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz
Tuned circuits
Wave bandsBroadcast plus more than 2 Short Wave bands.
Details
Power type and voltageLine / Batteries (any type) / AC/DC 110; 220; Batt.9 & 90 Volt
LoudspeakerPermanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5.25 inch = 13.3 cm
Power out
from Radiomuseum.orgModel: Trans-Oceanic H500 Ch= 5H40 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
MaterialLeather / canvas / plastic - over other material
ShapePortable set > 8 inch (usable also without mains)
Dimensions (WHD)430 x 280 x 200 mm / 16.9 x 11 x 7.9 inch
NotesThe 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)