5G500 Universal Ch= 5A01
Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL
- Country
- United States of America (USA)
- Manufacturer / Brand
- Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL
- Year
- 1941 ?
- Category
- Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 330171
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- alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab
Picture from Rich Post.
Zenith 5G500 model identification closeup
Picture from Hans Amberger.
Picture from Hans Amberger.
- Number of Tubes
- 5
- 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 / Batteries (any type)
- Loudspeaker
- Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5.5 inch = 14 cm
- Material
- Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: 5G500 Universal Ch= 5A01 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
- Dimensions (WHD)
- 15 x 9.8 x 7 inch / 381 x 249 x 178 mm
- Notes
-
The Zenith 5G500 "Universal" is a three-way portable (AC-DC line or batteries) that also came in several variations with different cover material identifiable with a letter appended to 5G500. This model 5G500 has no appended letter. Its covering is "airplane style" impregnated cloth material similar to canvas. Zenith advertised it heavily based on its patented movable "Wavemagnet" loop antenna. A second patent referred to the hinges allowing swing movement of the suction-cup-to-window attached Wavemagnet. Graphics from the patents show a radio model that resembles the Universal 5G500. The Universal with its wavemagnet is the historical forerunner of the famous Zenith Transoceanic series.
- Price in first year of sale
- 29.95 USD
- Mentioned in
- Zenith Radio The Glory Years 1936-1945
- Literature/Schematics (1)
- Collector's Guide to Antique Radios (7th Edition) (page 296)
- Author
- Model page created by Rich Post. See "Data change" for further contributors.
- Other Models
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Here you find 4496 models, 4101 with images and 3615 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
All listed radios etc. from Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL
Collections
The model 5G500 Universal is part of the collections of the following members.