8A129 WHEAT Ch=5802 (5802A)

Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

  • Year
  • 1937
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 19047
    • alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 8
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 456 kHz
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Long Wave and 2 x Short Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 8 inch = 20.3 cm
  • Power out
  • 5 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 8A129 WHEAT Ch=5802 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Tombstone = decorative upright, not cathedral but can have rounded edges.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 17.1 x 22.3 x 12.1 inch / 434 x 566 x 307 mm
  • Notes
  • Export model. Only 800 chassis built;
  • External source of data
  • E. Erb 3-907007-36-0
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 10 = 1939 and before

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