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Zenith Models 5R080 & 5R086 Schematic & Parts List
August 1947 Radio News

August 1947 Radio News

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Here are the schematic and parts list for Zenith model 5R080 and 5R086 radio/phonograph combos, from a 1947 issue of Radio News magazine. It must have been a fairly popular set because many have been sold on eBay; in fact, that's where I got the photos shown here. The schematic page from the Sam's Photofact also came from an eBay listing. Note where it says that unless otherwise noted, all resistors values are ±20%. I suppose when your phonograph turntable uses a metal chain drive mechanism, precision isn't a huge concern. There are still many people who restore and service these vintage radios, and often it can be difficult or impossible to find schematics and/or tuning information; that's why I keep a running list of all the data sheets I find to facilitate searches.

Zenith Models 5R080 & 5R086

Zenith Model 5R086
Radio−Phonograph

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Zenith Models 5R080 & 5R086 Schematic, August 1947 Radio News - RF Cafe

Zenith Models 5R080 & 5R086 Schematic

Zenith Models 5R080 & 5R086 Parts List, August 1947 Radio News - RF Cafe

Zenith Models 5R080, 5R086 Parts List


Images below are from Sam's Photofacts

Sam's Photofact schematic Zenith model 5R086 radio-phonograph  - RF Cafe Sam's Photofact Zenith model 5R086 radio-phonograph  - RF Cafe

 

 

Posted April 11, 2023
(updated from original post on 9/29/2014)


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