Trans-Oceanic (TransOceanic) H500 (rev. D)

Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

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  • Year
  • 1953
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 268321
    • alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus more than 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Batteries (any type) / AC/DC 117; 127; 215; 237; Batt.9 & 90 Volt Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5.25 inch = 13.3 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.27 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Trans-Oceanic H500 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 430 x 280 x 200 mm / 16.9 x 11 x 7.9 inch
  • Notes

  • Rev. D variant adds a 50A1 thermal current regulator to the tube lineup that would become the standard on the later 600 series Trans-Oceanic. A 9 pin socket has been provided on the chassis which allows use of the 50A1, but the set was also supplied with a jumper which would allow use of a power resistor contained under the chassis without the regulating ability provided by the tube.

    Some have suggested that this set was constructed from chassis leftover from production of the R-520/URR military reciever, however the chassis of these sets differ in a lack of markings and other features found on the R-520/URR.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 8 kg / 17 lb 9.9 oz (17.621 lb)

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