4G800Z1, 4G800WZ1, 4G800YZ1 Zenette Ch= 4E41Z1

Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

  • Year
  • 1948 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 338618
    • alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Number of Transistors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Storage batteries (perhaps also batteries) / AC/DC 110-120 / D: 1 x 1.5 & 67.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Bakelite or Plastics (type unknown)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 4G800Z1, 4G800WZ1, 4G800YZ1 Zenette Ch= 4E41Z1 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Notes
  • Three Power Operated Portable Superheterodyne Receiver with Loop Antenna                  AM: 535-1620kc.

    Employs a 3V4 output tube, while the 4G800 used a 3Q4, which is not pin compatible.

    The 67.5V battery is an Eveready 467.

    Came in three cabinet colors: 4G800Z1 (maroon), 4G800WZ1 (ivory), and 4G800YZ1 (black).

  • Mentioned in
  • -- Collector info (Sammler)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Hans Amberger. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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