Zenith 5-Tube Triple-Wave Superhet. Chassis nos. 5508 and 5509

Radio Service Data Sheet
June 1935 Radio-Craft

June 1935 Radio-Craft

June 1935 Radio Craft Cover - RF Cafe[Table of Contents]

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Operating voltages for this receiver are measured as follows. Line voltage, 112 V antenna and ground disconnected; measurements taken to ground; G1 is control-grid, G2-screen-grid, G3-suppressor.grid. (The output of V5 is not given.) Alignment data: For I.F. adjustment, connect service oscillator to G1 of V1, and ground. Align C band at 15 megacycles (service oscillator connected to antenna and ground posts); align A band at 600 and 1,400 kc.

Zenith 5-Tube Triple-Wave Superhet. Chassis nos. 5508 and 5509

Zenith 5-Tube Triple-Wave Superhet. Chassis nos. 5508 and 5509 Radio Service Data Sheet, June 1935 Radio-Craft - RF Cafe

 

 

Posted June 9, 2016


Radio Service Data Sheets

These schematics, tuning instructions, and other data are reproduced from my collection of vintage radio and electronics magazines. As back in the era, similar schematic and service info was available for purchase from sources such as SAMS Photofacts, but these printings were a no-cost bonus for readers. There are 227 Radio Service Data Sheets as of December 28, 2020.