FA: Vintage Zenith Trans-Oceanic Radio, #H500, c. 1920-30s, Exc.

Vintage Zenith Trans-Oceanic Radio, Model #H500, c. 1920-30s, Exc.

This 1920-30's vintage Zenith Trans-Oceanic Portable Radio, Model H500, is
in excellent condition. It is in a black cloth-type case measuring 18 inches
x 8 inches x 11 inches high. The radio uses a 110 Volt cord. There is
absolutely no hardware damage. All hardware parts are in excellent condition
and work properly. The only problem with this is that it hums when turned
on. The tubes check out fine, so I suspect there must be a couple of bad
capacitors (these look to be the older paper type).
The front of the radio has a decorative hinge latch that says (Zenith,
Trans-Oceanic). This latch lifts the front door that shows the radio. The
underside of the front door has a large decorative plastic insert that says
(Zenith, Wavemagnet) and has the Zenith logo. The radio has 2 knobs (volume
and tuning). Beneath this are four red switches marked, (Treble, Voice,
Alto, Bass). On the right side are black push-type buttons marked, (31M,
25M, 19M, 16M, 2-4 MC, 2-8 MC, and BC). Next to each of these are notes
corresponding to the buttons (Afternoon & Evening, Afternoon and Evening,
All Day, Morning, Weather Marine & Amateur, Weather Marine & SW Broadcast,
and Broadcast). All knobs, dials, and push buttons work properly. The top
has a hard plastic carrying handle. The radio also has a telescopic antenna.
It works properly, is not bent or broken, and slides up and down easily. The
backside has a hinged door the opens to the tubes, speakers, and controls.
The schematic label is on the inner side panel.

With the exception of the "hum", there is no structural damage, no broken or
missing pieces, no cracks or any other damage. The cord is still flexible
and has no cracks. I do not know how to fix a radio other than checking
tubes, so I leave this to the successful buyer. Once fixed, this will be a
very nice, collectable radio.

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