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1951 Zenith H500 TransOceanic Radio

1951 Zenith Model H500 TransOceanic Radio

Fully Restored Zenith Model H500 TransOceanic Radio (1951)
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The Zenith H500 Trans-oceanic radio receives Standard both AM and 6 shortwave bands. The 7 bands and selector switches are:

  •    -Standard Broadcast from 540 kc to 1600 kc (555M to 188 M)
  •    -Weather Band from 4 Mc to 8 Mc (75 M to 38 M)
  •    -Weather Band from 2 Mc to 4 Mc (150M to 75M)
  •    -Short Wave from 17.5 Mc to 18.1 Mc (16M)
  •    -Short wave from 14.9 Mc to 15.5 Mc (19M)
  •    -Short Wave from 11.6 Mc to 12.0 Mc (25M)
  •    -Short Wave from 9.4 Mc to 9.8 Mc (31M)

 

  • -Radio is in excellent and 100% restored condition.
  • -The cabinet is in nice condition with minor scuffs to the black covering (71+ years old)
  • -All knobs & hardware are intact; none missing.
  • -Headphone adapter provided to convert 1951 headphones to modern day headphones.
  • -Two DC battery packs are included for operating the H500 without AC power.
  • -Provided are a 90 Volt & 9 Volt battery boxes for use in the field.
  • 90V battery are (10) 9 volt batteries (see photos)
  • 9V battery are (6) AA batteries (see photos)
  • -The handle, face-plate, grill and trim are complete & unbroken/cracked.
  • -The front and rear covers both open and lock.
  • -Telescoping antenna opens, retracts & locks normally.
  • -All radio bands and features are 100% operational.
  • -Tuning dial is accurate and tracks smoothly.
  • -Radio warms up in 2 seconds.
  • -Volume control and switches work as designed.
  • -Unit measures approx. 17" wide, 11" high (closed) & 8" deep.
  • -Provided is the original operating manual & other documents of interest.


An additional set of 5 tubes will be provided. (Tubes: 3V4, 1U5, (2)1U4s, 1L6)

 
Shipping weight approximately 22 pounds. Seller pays half.
$425.00Price
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