B513F "The Toreador" Ch= 5B01

Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

  • Year
  • 1959
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 72346
    • 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
  • AC/DC-set / Either AC: 110 - 120V or DC: 110 - 120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: B513F "The Toreador" Ch= 5B01 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 260 x 170 x 150 mm / 10.2 x 6.7 x 5.9 inch
  • Notes
  • The Zenith B513F is an AC/DC operated 5 tube AM band receiver.  The AM band frequency tuning range is 530 to 1625kHz.  Has 6" x 9" PM elliptical speaker and internal loop antenna.

    The following models use the same schematic and similar chassis but have different cabinets and cabinet colors:

    Model Chassis Cabinet Colors
    B513F 5B01 Fern Green & White
    B513L 5B01 Shell Beige & Mesa Tan
    B513V 5B01 Mandarin Orange & White
    B513Y 5B01 Ebony & Shell Beige
    D513F 5D01 Fern Green & White
    D513L 5D01 Shell Beige & Mesa Tan
    D513V 5D01 Mandarin Orange & White
    D513Y 5D01 Ebony & Shell Beige

     

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 2.1 kg / 4 lb 10 oz (4.626 lb)

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