J514R Automatic Clock Radio (the Owl) Ch= 5J03

Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

  • Year
  • 1952 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 73540
    • alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab

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 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
  • Power out
  • 2.5 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: J514R Automatic Clock Radio Ch= 5J03 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel with Clock ((Alarm-) Clock Radio).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 13.25 x 5.375 x 5.75 inch / 337 x 137 x 146 mm
  • Notes
  • This is an automatic clock radio with a Telechron clock that can be set on the hour with AC outlet for coffee pot or toaster. This clock radio has the nickname the owl as it looks like an owl with its face.

    The following models are identical except for cabinet color.

    Model Number Cabinet Color
    J514F Green
    J514G Gray
    J514R Maroon
    J514W White
    J514Y Black

     

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 4 lb 13 oz (4.813 lb) / 2.185 kg

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