K518G (the Owl) Ch= 5J03

Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

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  • Year
  • 1953/1954
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 314673
    • alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab

 Technical Specifications

  • 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
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 117 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: K518G Ch= 5J03 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel with Clock ((Alarm-) Clock Radio).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 13.25 x 5.375 x 6 inch / 337 x 137 x 152 mm
  • Notes

  • Model K518 is essentially identical to the model J514 series except that the K518 has the Zenith crest and "Zenith DeLuxe" on the front.  The J514 does not have the crest and only says "Zenith"

    ​The following models are identical except for cabinet color.  Note that the model labels may not show the color letter designation.

    Model Number Cabinet Color
    K518 Walnut
    K518F Green
    K518G Gray
    K518W White
    K518Y Black
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 4 lb 13 oz (4.813 lb) / 2.185 kg
  • Author
  • Model page created by David Erali. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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