Rare Zenith chairside radio 9s242 "Robot Dial" Zephyr from 1937 is an iconic piece of history, featuring a 10 inch speaker, original knobs, and glass dial cover. With its clean and excellent condition, this 9 tube version boasts a rare green bullseye tuning meter. Don't miss the opportunity to add this beautiful radio to your collection. Local pick-up or freight shipping is available.
This is a top of the shelf, high-end radio from 1937
Robot dial with automatic motorized dial pointer rotation
Green tuning eye
Shutter dial, display changes with the selected band
Large black tuning dial
Standard broadcast (AM) and shortwave bands
All restored to original condition
Cabinet completely restored
New period speaker cloth
This cabinet is a classic design with amazing veneers. It has been beautifully refinished with satin lacquer.
The chassis is in excellent condition and with nine tubes, it receives the Broadcast band (550 to 1700 KC) and Short Wave in two bands from 1.7 to 18 MC.
This unit has an upgraded speaker is perfect to hear that old school sound. It has a 3.5mm input jack on the chassis so you can connect your IPod, phone, LP , CD , electric guitar or other audio source. The patented Beehive bass booster is popular addition to this model.
The knobs are the original wood Zenith knobs.
The chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale, loud and clear. The radio has had a recap electronic restoration - all the electrolytic caps were replaced with new production parts.
It has had a complete electronics tune up with new capacitors; tubes and resistors checked and replaced as needed.
The dial belts are new for smooth motor operation and tuning. The chassis is clean and rust fee. The radio has very nice reception with no hum.
An outside antenna is necessary on old tube radios or a long wire.
If you’ve always wanted one of these but despaired that you’d never find one – much less one in such exquisite condition, and expertly restored – this is your lucky day. I doubt you’ll ever come across another one like it.
PLEASE NOTE: This set is located in Sugar Grove, Illinois and can be picked up there. Payment must be received BEFORE pickup or delivery is scheduled.
Pick-up only on this radio. I can, however, hold it for you while you obtain shipping via either a courier, antique movers, or UShip, which seems to be the lowest cost highest quality.
