Zenith L600 User Manual

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by
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lndiono, U.
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of Americo.
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TRADE NAME
. Zenit} Model
L600
(Ch.
6L40)
MANUFACTURffi
ZenithRadio
Corp.,
600lDickens Ave",
Cbicago,
IU"
TYPE
SET
Tbree Power
Portable
Mult-Band Superheterodlne
Receiver
TUBES
(Five)
Types 1u4
RF
Amp.,
IL6
conv., IU4 IF Amp.,
lub
Det,-Avc-AF
Amp.,
3v4
Audio output
PowER
SUPPLY tl0-I20
volts Ac-Dc
(or)
9
volts
"A"
suppty
& 90
volts
',8"
supply
rn
pack
Form
RATING
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Amp"
@
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Volts Ac
(or)
?bMA
@
9 volts
DC & zIMA
@
90
Volts DC
TUNING RANGE
Bard
#l
(540-I600KC
Band
#4
(t?.4-IB.2Mc)
Band
#?
(9.4_9.8MC)
Bard
#2
(4-8MC)
Sand *b
04.8-I5.6MC)
Band
#3
(2-4MC)
Band
#6
(U.5-I2.IMC)
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Zenith L600 Specifications

General

Model	L600
Tube count	6
Bands	AM, Shortwave
Type	Radio
Power Source	AC
Tubes	1L6

Summary

Zenith Model L600 Radio Overview

Key Specifications and Controls

Lists trade name, manufacturer, type, tubes, power supply, rating, and tuning ranges.

Top-Level Component Diagram

Identifies major components on the chassis top with numerical labels.

Chassis Bottom View Capacitor Identification

Capacitor Component Locations

Diagram showing the location of various capacitors on the underside of the chassis.

Radio Schematic and Technical Data

Resistance Readings Table

Table providing DC resistance values for various components and tube pins.

Mechanical Procedures and Diagrams

Drive Cord Stringing Guide

Visual instructions for stringing the drive cord for the tuning mechanism.

Chassis Bottom View Resistor Identification

Resistor Component Locations

Diagram showing the location of various resistors on the underside of the chassis.

Radio Alignment Instructions

Alignment Adjustment Points Diagram

Illustrates specific points and settings for radio alignment procedures.

Detailed Parts List - Tubes and Controls

Top Chassis Component Identification

Identifies tube sockets and control locations on the top of the chassis.

Detailed Parts List - Components

Resistor, Coil, and Battery Specifications

Lists detailed specifications and replacement data for resistors, coils, batteries, and other parts.