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Zenith
Model 9-S-232 (Walton), 1938. This
is the 9-tube version of the radio made famous by the
1970’s, The Walton’s television series. It features
a 6T5 green tuning eye, tunes 540kc-18.4mc, motorized
electronic automatic tuning with station silencer,
robot dial (shutterdial) and many other features. It
should be noted that Zenith never used the term "Shutterdial" to
describe the sliding metal plates that select the various
bands. This term seems to be the invention of
Zenith radio collectors! Zenith did first use
the term "Robot-dial" in marketing the 1938
radio line. The 7, 9 and most elusive 12-tube
versions have become much sought after by radio collectors
around the world. In 1938 this set was priced at $89.95.
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