This is a nice clean 6 tube AM FM radio from a time when the term "Made In Japan" was a common American household phrase. The radio is small and compact measuring only 11.25 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches and has a typical mid century modern (MCM) design.
The back panel has connections for an external FM and AM antennas. The lower right corner of the back pressboard is damaged as shown in the photos. A new power cord is included.
I removed the chassis from the cabinet and cleaned and dusted everything. All tubes, capacitors and resistors were checked and measured. Any found to be defective were replaced. All moving parts were cleaned and lubricated. Both panel lights were replaced. The case is made of plastic and has its original finish. It has been hand polished to a nice shine. There is a slight, hardly noticeable discoloration from heat on the top left back corner.
1960 MCM Zephyr (Roberts) AM / FM Tube Radio
The Sansei Electronics Corp. was founded in April 1960 and this radio is one of their first production models. Sansei is located in Toyako and is still in business today as a manufacturer of semiconductors.
Nothing has been done to this radio that is not described here. THIS IS NOT A FULLY RESTORED RADIO but rather an original antique radio that has been inspected and repaired as necessary to make it function as it was originally intended. As with all of my radios, I have played this radio for hours several days a week before I put it up for sale. I do my best to describe every item in detail. Please look over the photos and contact me with any questions.
Vintage radios were manufactured decades ago in a time of relaxed electrical safety and with primitive technology as compared with today's standards. Many early radios were made with the metal chassis electrically connected to one side of the power cord. This can give you a strong shock if you happen to touch the radio chassis and anything else that is grounded at the same time. In addition, tubes can get very hot and cause serious burns if touched accidentally after the radio has been running for a while. These dangers are minimal if the complete cabinet, back, and knobs are all in place and no metal parts are exposed. Vintage Radio Electronics, whether restored or un-restored, are by nature hazardous due to their voltage, design, heat output and age. They should not be operated unattended, without adult supervision or for great lengths at a time. Any operation, adjustments or repairs are done at your own risk. None of the radios sold at this shop have been modified or upgraded to modern standards.