6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40

Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

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United States of America (USA)

Manufacturer / Brand
Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

Year
1946

Category
Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner

Radiomuseum.org ID
67766

- alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab

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6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 490215) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (3)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 490216) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (3)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 490217) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (3)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 226708) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (3)
Sams Schematic 1946

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 490218) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (3)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 490219) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (3)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 490220) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (3)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 2658383) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (1)
Zenith 6G001Y "Long Distance" 3-way portable

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 2658387) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (1)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 2658384) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (1)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 2658385) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (2)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 95800) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (2)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 95801) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (2)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 95802) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (2)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 95803) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (2)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 185087) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (2)
courtesy of Lauritz.com

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 185088) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (2)
courtesy of Lauritz.com

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 267399) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (2)
By courtesy of William Kendrick, USA

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 764315) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (2)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 764317) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (1)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 764318) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (1)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 764319) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (1)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 1461391) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (2)
Sams Photofact

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 1796538) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (1)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 1796539) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (1)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 1796541) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (1)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 1930632) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (1)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 2065961) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (1)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 2065962) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (1)

6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40; Zenith Radio Corp.; (ID = 2065963) Radio — Zenith Radio Corp.; 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 (1)

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Technical Specifications

Number of Tubes
6

Valves / Tubes
1LN5 1LA6 1LN5 1LH4 3Q5GT 117Z6G

Main principle
Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)

Tuned circuits
8 AM circuit(s)

Wave bands
Broadcast only (MW).

Power type and voltage
Line / Batteries (any type) / 117 AC/DC / 90 & 9 Volt

Loudspeaker
Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 cm = 2 inch

Material
Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material

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Model: 6G001Y Universal Ch=6C40 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,

Shape
Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)

Dimensions (WHD)
460 x 360 x 220 mm / 18.1 x 14.2 x 8.7 inch

Notes
Sams photofact Set 3, folder 463-14 date 8-46 features the Zenith models 6G001 and 6G001Y as the same schematic.

Holzgehaeuse mit Leinen ueberzogen.

Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
4 kg / 8 lb 13 oz (8.811 lb)

Price in first year of sale
55.00 $

External source of data
Ernst Erb

Source of data
The Radio Collector's Directory and Price Guide 1921 - 1965

Circuit diagram reference
Rider's Perpetual, Volume 15 = 1947 and before

Mentioned in
Guide to Old Radios

Literature/Schematics (1)
Photofact Folder, Howard W. SAMS (Dat 8-46, set 3, folder 463-14)

Other Models
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

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