R515W (the Owl) Ch= 5L06

Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

  • Year
  • 1954 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 315053
    • 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
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 117 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: R515W Ch= 5L06 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel with Clock ((Alarm-) Clock Radio).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 13.25 x 5.375 x 6 inch / 337 x 137 x 152 mm
  • Notes
  • The R515 series of "Owl" clock radios has three knobs on the clock and has the same chassis as the L515 and R514 series.

    The following models are identical except for cabinet color.

    Model Number Cabinet Color
    R515 Walnut
    R515F Green
    R515W White
    R515Y Black
  • 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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