If youre an uncompromising collector of antique technology, make sure to check out all my listings after you look at this one. I dont think youll find a better, broader or more balanced assortment of technical antiques anywhere -- hundreds of no-reserve auctions each year, almost all of them featuring eye-popping gee whiz gadgetry in exceptional original condition. And dont forget, you can click this link to quickly add and then save me to your favorite seller list and Ebay will automatically send you updates when I put similar new auctions online.Heres a 1942 Zenith 7G605 Trans Oceanic shortwave radio, better known as the Bomber because of its distinctive grill cloth design, introduced on this set shortly after the United States entered the Second World War.Condition of the radio is excellent. In fact, its one of the nicest examples of this collectible radio that Ive ever seen. The grill is original, clean, and undamaged; the chart is clean, the metal surfaces are clean, the chassis is pristine, the leather case covering is beautiful, and the antenna is full length, with no damage or repairs -- it just doesnt get much better than this.The radio works, plays clearly, sounds good (see video Ive posted above), but the antenna circuit needs some tweaking and/or adjustment. According to the owners manual, the radio is supposed to tune AM broadcasts with the rod antenna lowered and the wave magnet tucked inside the back of the case. When I tested the radio, however, I was only able to get it to tune AM broadcasts by lowering the back of the case, so that the wave magnet was not in close proximity to the chassis. If I raised the back of the case toward the chassis, the station would start to fade out. Short wave broadcasts werent as problematic. At night, I could tune short wave stations on the top two buttons by raising the rod antenna and keeping the wave magnet tucked closed to the chassis. I really dont understand the nature of the quirky reception, so Im offering the radio for historical and/or collectible purposes only, with no other assurances stated or implied. If you want to get the radio operating according to the original spec, youre going to need to go through it and make some adjustments, or send it out to someone who knows how to go through it. Includes its original owners manual. Please note: The cover latches are original and in good condition, but they have some play, and they need to be firmly clasped in position in order to hold the front and back covers in place. Also, the leather carrying handle is original, but its worn where the hardware holds it in place. Accordingly, it is not suitable for carrying the radio around, and it should be considered at this point to be decorative only, not functional. Thats about it. Rest assured it will arrive at your home in the same fine condition in which it leaves mine. I have been shipping antique phonographs and radios for years, and if you check my feedback, youll see that I know how to do it correctly. Buyer prepays and includes shipping. Auction participants with no prior feedback or with hidden feedback should contact me before placing a bid. If youre bidding from overseas, please contact me in advance for a shipping quote.

ZENITH TRANS-OCEANIC BOMBER 7G605 SERIAL NUMBER 1862694, PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED ELECTRONICALLY AND COSMETICALLY. THIS IS AN UNFINISHED PROJECT LEFT UNCLAIMED BY THE CLIENT FOR SEVERAL YEARS. IT LACKS A CARRY HANDLE AND A FRONT COVER. THE RADIO HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RE-CAPPED AND HAS HAD CONSIDERABLE RE-WIRING DONE AS EVIDENCED ON THE SPEAKER HARNESS AND THE BATTERY HARNESS. IT HAS A GOOD TUBE SET IN PLACE. THE OEM ASBESTOS WAS REMOVED AND SEALED SO THE CABINET IS ASBESTOS-FREE. THE DIAL COVER IS A NEW REPRODUCTION AND THE SPEAKER GRILLE IS A RE-TOUCHED ORIGINAL. THE TWO FRONT PANELS WERE REFINISHED AND IT IS RARE TO SEE THE PANELS IN THIS CONDITION. THE KNOBS ARE ORIGINAL BUT THE LEATHER HANDLE IS MISSING AS IS THE FRONT CABINET DOOR. THE CABINET HAS BEEN COSMETICALLY RESTORED. THE RADIO PLAYS BUT HAS BEEN IN STORAGE FOR SOME TIME AND MAY NEED THE TUBE PINS AND TUBE SOCKETS CLEANED SINCE WHEN TESTED THE TUBES HAD TO BE WIGGLED TO GET IT STARTED. SOLD STRICTLY AS IS SINCE IM LIQUIDATING IT FOR CHARGES OWED AND CANNOT ACCEPT RETURNS. SOLD FOR PARTS OR REPAIR, NO RETURNS. RADIO IS GUARANTEED TO BE AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED BUT, AS WITH ALL VINTAGE ELECTRONICS, NO OTHER WARRANTY IS OFFERED OR IMPLIED. PLEASE EXAMINE THE IMAGES CLOSELY AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. THIS RADIO CAN BE SHIPPED TO ANY LOCATION SERVED BY THE EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM. PLEASE CHECK WITH EBAY TO CONFIRM THE ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES.