Description: 1958 Zenith Royal 500, Chassis 8AT40Z2. AM, 8 Transistors, requires 4 "AA" batteries not included. 6" Tall, 3.6" Wide, 1.5" Deep. This has been repaired, aligned and tested by Toms Antique Radio Repair. All of the electrolytic capacitors have been replaced. These usually go bad in transistor radios of this vintage. This model is the early version of the Royal 500D. It is the first of the high performance "Long Distance" Royal 500's and cost $75.00 new when it was introduced in 1958 These radios are notorious for having a scratchy tuner. You may hear these sounds as you tune the radio. This is not a problem, all you have to do is rotate the tuning knob back and forth through these sounds and they will go away. This process also works for the volume control if it becomes scratchy. That being said, these are my favorite transistor radios to work on. Not only do they fix up nicely, but with having 8 Transistors, you won't find a better transistor radio during this time frame, with a better reception and sound. Zenith was I believe, the first to offer their radios with a nylon case. You won't find any missing plastic chips with these cases either. An all around good performing radio that you will be proud to own.
Price: 95 USD
Location: Dayton, Ohio
End Time: 2024-11-13T11:41:30.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Zenith
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
