Model: Spanish Deluxe Zenith Ch= 392
Antique radios, Old Time Radios
Spanish Deluxe Zenith Ch= 392
late, mains
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand:
Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, Illinois
Year: 1927 – 1929
Type:
Radio or TunerBroadcast receiver (Radio).
Im Gegensatz zu Radioempfängern für kommerzielle und/oder militärische Zwecke und den frühen Empfängern für Morsezwecke nennen wir hier Radio bzw. Rundfunkempfänger. Aber: Gemäss internationaler Sprachregelung führt der Radiokatalog Band 1 alle Empfänger mit aktiven Bauteilen als RADIO. Wir unterscheiden hier ebenfalls nicht, ob mit Röhren bestückt, hybrid, mit Transistoren oder/und ICs.
Mod.-ID = 68342
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Principle
TRF without reaction (non reg.dir.receiver)TRF without manual regenerative (feed-back) control.
Geradeaus ohne bedienbare Rückkopplung - zumindest ohne Übersteuerungsmöglichkeit. Demodulation durch Audion. In der Schweiz waren z.B. Rückkoppler mit Übersteuerungsmöglichkeit generell verboten, damit Nachbarn keine Störungen befürchten müssen.
Tuned circuits
5 AM circuit(s);
Wave bands
Broadcast only (MW).Mittelwellenempfänger
Power type and voltage
Alternating Current supply (AC) / 117 VoltAC set plus voltage range.
/ = 2 different voltages
- = voltage from-to
* = «Special»
Apparareil à courant alternatif. Tensions mentionnées.
/ = 2 Spannungswahlen
- = von-bis
* = Fabrikwahl/«Spezial»
Trafo ist nicht immer mit Primär- undSekundärwicklungen versehen. Dadurch kann das Chassis ein gefährlichesPotential führen.
Loudspeaker/pwr.out
Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)Electro magnetic dynamic loudspeaker (moving-coil principle by Rice-Kellog) with field excitation coil - mostly used as choke.
Haut parleur dynamique avec bobine d`excitation - plus souvent aussi utilisé pour le self.
Elektrodynamischer Lautsprecher mit Erregerspule für das Magnetfeld (Fremderregung), meist gleichzeitig als Siebglied dienend.
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Model: Spanish Deluxe Zenith Ch= 392 late, mains
Material
Wooden caseWooden case. Most radios have a wooden cabinet until the WW2. Caisse en bois.
Die meisten Heim-Rundfunkempfänger führen von Beginn an bis etwa Ende 60er Jahre Holz als Gehäuse. Auch frühe Reiseempfänger zeigen Holz (speziell in den 20er Jahren) oder Holz mit Stoffüberzug etc.
Shape
Console with any shape - in general (details not known).
Dimensions (WHD)
56 x 53 x 20.25 inch / 1422 x 1346 x 514 mm
Valves / Tubes
10:
UY227
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Notes
In the literature you find 4 loudspeakers for the model "Spanish Deluxe" from Zenith but in reality it is one. Spanish Deluxe comes with two dials (primary tuning control knobs); tuned 100-550 meters. There is a sliding device for tone control (loudness) on the right of the dial and knobs. The models of Spanish DeLuxe come with a built in coil aerial. The Spanish Deluxe with power unit has below two additional chassis: ZE15 power pack and ZE16 filter pack. The speaker is a Peerless dynamic speaker. The sticker inside shows the following chassis/models: 39, 39A; 392, 392A.
See also the early "Spanish Deluxe" which comes with the same cabinet but is for battery operation. The Spanish Deluxe is the most expensive receiver Zenith ever made and at that time a car did even cost less.
Price in first year of sale
2500
$
Collectors' prices
1 Collector price
(for members)
External source of data
Ernst Erb
Source of data
Radio Collector`sGuide 1921-Radio Collector`sGuide 1921-; McMahon, Morgan E.; Vintage Radio, CA90274, USA. (1981)
Mentioned in
The Radio CollectorGrinder, 1995The Radio Collectors Directory and Price Guide by Robert E. Grinder, Sonoran Publishing, LLC, USA: Is one of the best books for your information as a radio collector.
Literature/Schematics
Zenith Radio The Early, Cones,97Zenith Radio The Early Years 1919-1935, 1997 by Harold Cones and John Bryant
by courtesy of Jim Peters, USA
By courtesy of Jim Peters, USA. This has been the most expensive radio in series Zenith ever made. Jim told me: I believe this was a later model built in 1928 or 1929 as the AC powered sets were out and installed in this set. The chassis is from a model 392, or 39A set introduced in 1928. The label inside verifys the chassis was installed by Zenith as original. The chassis model 392 SN #209017, The ZE15 power pack SN #389, and the ZE16 filter pack SN #371. The speaker is a Peerless dynamic speaker. The cabinet is 53 high, 56 wide and 20 1/4 deep. The front panel opens to allow for access to the batteries used in the earlier sets. This set cost $2500.00 when new. I believe I am the fourth owner of this radio, I was told it was originally bought by two fellows in Chicago named Ballinger and Katz who put it the lobby of one of their very elaborate movie theaters in Chicago, the Marlboro Theater.
By courtesy of Jim Peters, USA
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Spanish Deluxe Zenith Ch= 392 late, mains (Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, Illinois)
