C724L "The Super Caroline" Ch= 7C02

Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

  • Year
  • 1959 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 79115
    • alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455/10700 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (BC) and FM or UHF.
  • Power type and voltage
  • AC/DC-set / Either AC: 60 cycles, 110 to 120V or DC: 110 to 120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: C724L "The Super Caroline" Ch= 7C02 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 13.375 x 8.75 x 7.625 inch / 340 x 222 x 194 mm
  • Notes
  • The Zenith C724L is an AC/DC operated 7 tube AM/FM receiver.  The AM band frequency tuning range is 535 to 1620kHz.  The FM band frequency tuning range is 88 to 108MHz.  Uses Selenium Rectifier in power supply. Has loop antenna for AM and uses the line cord for the FM antenna with provisions for connecting an external FM antenna.

    The following table shows the color differences for the various models in this family:

    Model Cabinet Color
    C724G Light Gray
    C724L Brown
    C724P Champagne Gold

    WARNING:  One side of the AC line is connected to the chassis.  When servicing this radio, an isolation transformer should be used between the power line and the radio.

  • Author
  • Model page created by Trev Levick. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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