B515B "The Starlighter" Ch= 5B06

Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

  • Year
  • 1959
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 72352
    • alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110 - 120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: B515B "The Starlighter" Ch= 5B06 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel with Clock ((Alarm-) Clock Radio).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 11.5 x 5.5625 x 6 inch / 292 x 141 x 152 mm
  • Notes
  • The Zenith B515B is an AC operated 5 Tube AM Superheterodyne Receiver with Electric Clock.  The AM band frequency tuning range is 535 to 1620kHz.  Some units contain a couplate.

    The following models use the same schematic and cabinet but have different cabinet colors.

    Model Cabinet Colors
    B515B Cerulean and Frost Blue
    B515G Dawn Gray and White
    B515P Champagne Gold and White
    B515Y Ebony
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Beitman Radio Diagrams Vol. 19, 1959

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