D513F "The Promenade" Ch= 5D01

Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

  • Year
  • 1959
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 288784
    • alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab

 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: D513F "The Promenade" Ch= 5D01 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 10.625 x 7.3125 x 6 inch / 270 x 186 x 152 mm
  • Notes
  • The Zenith D513F 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

    NOTE: The SAMS Photofact Set 442, Folder 18 calls out models for the B513 family. However the SAMS index for the model D513 family refers to this same Set and Folder and so therefore is applicable for this model also.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 4 lb 13 oz (4.813 lb) / 2.185 kg
  • Author
  • Model page created by David Erali. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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