I have one to sell. Belonged to my grandfather-in - law. I am able to get a couple of channels on it. Original handle. In good condition. Thanks for the great tutorial!
I had one just like that, but far from as nice. My Dad (born in 1919) who was a radio and television repair businessman in the 1940s and 50s, helped me get it functional around during the late 1980s. The tubes were all functional (tested on his vintage tube tester). We had to repair the AC power supply. Replacing some original selenium rectifiers with more modern silicon diodes (my father was sharp with this stuff!). We also replaced a few old leaky wax filled capacitors (amazing he still had the parts in his old tools and parts stash...). He got the thing fairly functional, but it was never a marvelous performer, given it's vintage condition. I just remember it fondly as one of those things my father and I did together when he was still alive. I sold it as a collectible on ebay about 20 years ago.
The smaller 1-1/2V "A" battery is for the tube filaments. The large 90V battery provided the plate voltage. I was given two for repair so glad to have something to reference.
I had one when I was 16 just like it. It had sound distortion that today I realized it only needed recapped. Nowadays with the internet RUclips I could have easily repaired it myself. Mine had all the accessories the antenna that clamped to the top the manual you name it.
Great video. I recently purchased one in an auction, but it's slightly different. The trans oceanic moniker is on the brass opening clasp. The only ID I see inside is L 27998 on the chassis, then a reference to Chassis 5H40 on a paper with patent numbers on the inside. Any idea what year it might have been manufactured?
Thanks! I'm not an expert on these, this is the only one I had and I sold it. There are a lot of collectors who know all about them. You might find a group on FB who can answer your questions.
I got one of these for $7, though it was stripped of its battery, shortwave magnet, and a few other things. I’m trying to fix it though I’m experienced in circuit boards and not vacuums and tubes.
Find a radio shop or an old timer that does antique radios. These are not something for beginners and the chassis on these is not grounded so one wrong touch and you're gonna get a good shock on ya.
The fact that they did have such a quality material and workmanship is the main reason you can find these in original shape and they still work without restoration. Find me a solid state radio that will still be working in 70 years?....Also as a side note if these did break which tubes and capacitors do, it is easily fixed for pennies to maybe a few bucks. Solid state stuff is throwaway basically for the average guy to think about repairing.
I don't have much understanding of electronics so I can't help you there. If the radios work and are in good condition I personally wouldn't alter them in any way. I'd rather see a collector restore them and pass them along to future generations. If they don't work then I think making them into amps would be awesome!
If you have to ask such a moronic question, just stick with a little banjo, no need for you to even consider an electric guitar and amp. A man gotta know his limitations.
If someone hasn't talked you out of the idea already, don't bother. After substantial mods, the amp still isn't going to be loud and the tubes in battery operated radios have a short life. Other possible avenues if you don't care about adding music effects other than distortion: a public address amp or movie projector amp with a power transformer.
I bought one yesterday at the drifting thrifter for $25 everything is there except for the volume and tuning knob and three tubes were very cold so it's just hissing ahh, 1947) ok, I couldn't see the last digit it was in White stamp,, my switches are more of a burgundy yours are bright red
I just bought one of these just this weekend. You showed me some things about it that I didn't know. Thank you very much.
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thanks for showing how the wave magnet antennas work; that was very helpful to me
Best to use a variac when plugging these old sets into a wall outlet. Better yet, power it on battery at 90v. Beautiful radio and sound.
I have one to sell. Belonged to my grandfather-in - law. I am able to get a couple of channels on it. Original handle. In good condition. Thanks for the great tutorial!
dear Jeff
I recently bought a none working Trance oceanic , trying to fix it up , your video was helpful Thank you
This is in my expert openion the best radio ever made period! No qweastions no arguing about it
I had one just like that, but far from as nice. My Dad (born in 1919) who was a radio and television repair businessman in the 1940s and 50s, helped me get it functional around during the late 1980s. The tubes were all functional (tested on his vintage tube tester). We had to repair the AC power supply. Replacing some original selenium rectifiers with more modern silicon diodes (my father was sharp with this stuff!). We also replaced a few old leaky wax filled capacitors (amazing he still had the parts in his old tools and parts stash...). He got the thing fairly functional, but it was never a marvelous performer, given it's vintage condition. I just remember it fondly as one of those things my father and I did together when he was still alive. I sold it as a collectible on ebay about 20 years ago.
Amigo y esta radio tenia FM.
The smaller 1-1/2V "A" battery is for the tube filaments. The large 90V battery provided the plate voltage. I was given two for repair so glad to have something to reference.
for Zenith 8G005 take a look here ruclips.net/video/2dL_nM95CSY/видео.html
I had one when I was 16 just like it. It had sound distortion that today I realized it only needed recapped. Nowadays with the internet RUclips I could have easily repaired it myself. Mine had all the accessories the antenna that clamped to the top the manual you name it.
Great video. I recently purchased one in an auction, but it's slightly different. The trans oceanic moniker is on the brass opening clasp. The only ID I see inside is L 27998 on the chassis, then a reference to Chassis 5H40 on a paper with patent numbers on the inside. Any idea what year it might have been manufactured?
Thanks!
I'm not an expert on these, this is the only one I had and I sold it. There are a lot of collectors who know all about them. You might find a group on FB who can answer your questions.
for Zenith 8G005 take a look here ruclips.net/video/2dL_nM95CSY/видео.html
Hey dude great video
I have also one (same model exactly) and i want to paint in the original colors
Which xolors are the best an cheap also? Thanks
The only coloring I used was black shoe polish on the outside of the case.
@@insectsafari and gold?
@@naturewoodfb That's just polished brass. I used a gentle brass polish to make it shine.
The telescoping antenna is used for SW reception. You need to extend it to get any reception.
AMAZING 😮
I got one of these for $7, though it was stripped of its battery, shortwave magnet, and a few other things. I’m trying to fix it though I’m experienced in circuit boards and not vacuums and tubes.
Find a radio shop or an old timer that does antique radios. These are not something for beginners and the chassis on these is not grounded so one wrong touch and you're gonna get a good shock on ya.
The fact that they did have such a quality material and workmanship is the main reason you can find these in original shape and they still work without restoration. Find me a solid state radio that will still be working in 70 years?....Also as a side note if these did break which tubes and capacitors do, it is easily fixed for pennies to maybe a few bucks. Solid state stuff is throwaway basically for the average guy to think about repairing.
Raize the telescoping antenna for short wave.
That's correct. I thought the same thing while watching the video.
i got one of those with the original handle works just perfect
Insectsafari your ZENTH TRANC OCEANIC is cool
Thanks. I sold it to a dealer for $100.
I have a chance to buy 2 of these. I want to turn them into guitar amps. Any thought?
I don't have much understanding of electronics so I can't help you there. If the radios work and are in good condition I personally wouldn't alter them in any way. I'd rather see a collector restore them and pass them along to future generations. If they don't work then I think making them into amps would be awesome!
If you have to ask such a moronic question, just stick with a little banjo, no need for you to even consider an electric guitar and amp. A man gotta know his limitations.
If someone hasn't talked you out of the idea already, don't bother. After substantial mods, the amp still isn't going to be loud and the tubes in battery operated radios have a short life. Other possible avenues if you don't care about adding music effects other than distortion: a public address amp or movie projector amp with a power transformer.
The whip antena is the main SW signal gatherer.
I saw a fried cereamic resistor inside the chasis.
I bought one yesterday at the drifting thrifter for $25 everything is there except for the volume and tuning knob and three tubes were very cold so it's just hissing ahh, 1947) ok, I couldn't see the last digit it was in White stamp,, my switches are more of a burgundy yours are bright red
Sad that the internet is making short wave obsolete.
Very well made and lasts a long time zenith over built qwality
저도 같고 있습니다...ㅎㅎ Zenith 8G005TZ1
Have you sold it?
Yes, I sold it for a little over $100.
@@insectsafari Thanks for letting me know
I would have liked it, especially at that price.
Not to be Not to be condescending, but no diodes in that model.
Esta radio posse FM.
I don't think FM was used in 1947. I sold the radio in 2018.
someone added a new power cord - too bad, destroys the collector and antique value