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RE: Zenith 6S229 Tombstone - vecher - 01-16-2017

Ok, You hit it right on the head. I forgot to clean the band-switch. I thought I did but apparently NOT..


After cleaning the SW bands started to work. I went back and realigned the IF and now motor boating is gone. Sensitivity has improved also. I did change out the 6A8 tube and that helped a lot on SW bands..

Only thing now I need is some Grill cloth as mine is in pretty bad shape..

See photo.. Cannot seem to find this pattern anywhere...


[Image: http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm38/wb4yvo/zenith%20alignment%20002_zpsu1iustig.jpg]


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RE: Zenith 6S229 Tombstone - Eliot Ness - 01-17-2017

About the closest I see is the New Leaf pattern from Kenny Richmond:

http://www.richmonddesignsinc.com/grille_cloth_product_page

   

While not entirely correct, I think the Philco 90 style (Whiskey Rayon) would look good in it also.

RE: Zenith 6S229 Tombstone - OldRestorer - 01-18-2017

I would think this is a better match.. That one is too "Booom! here i am..."

http://www.richmonddesignsinc.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/1-New_Cloth_Pics.16982538_large.jpg
[Image: http://www.richmonddesignsinc.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/1-New_Cloth_Pics.16982538_large.jpg]

RE: Zenith 6S229 Tombstone - sam - 01-18-2017

kirks
looks about right lighter, similar shape Icon_thumbup

sam

RE: Zenith 6S229 Tombstone - Eliot Ness - 01-18-2017

Here is a pretty good picture of what it looked like new:

http://www.radiophile.com/6s229.htm

There still isn't an exact match being made right now, but the Zenith swirl pattern Kirk posted might be a better option.

I think the Zenith pattern #68 that grillecloth.com use to carry was a pretty decent match to what you have now, but that is no longer available.

RE: Zenith 6S229 Tombstone - morzh - 01-18-2017

Dye it with coffee.

RE: Zenith 6S229 Tombstone - vecher - 01-20-2017

ALL, Thanks I ordered the one from Richmonddesign the Sam posted.

Since its a 18 X 24 in piece and I only need about 9 X 9 in. I might try the Dye..

Last thing I need to do before I put it back in cabinet..


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RE: Zenith 6S229 Tombstone - morzh - 01-20-2017

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Speaker-Grill-Cloth-Old-Antique-Zenith-Radio-Grille-Restoration-/132063049897?hash=item1ebf9238a9:g:tyMAAOSwA3dYHnMl

Zenith but darker tone.

RE: Zenith 6S229 Tombstone - vecher - 02-10-2018

All, I was going over this again.. Before I put in cabinet.. Checking alignment ..

Noticed this.. The Tracking across the bands..

Broadcast Band  

From 1700-1100 Tracking is right on..
From 1100-500  Tracking is of 20 Khz high..

SW One..

From 1.8-3.2  Tracking Right on..
From 3.2-6    Tracking about 20-30 KHZ low..

SW Two

From 6.0-9.0  Right on
From 9.0-18.0  Tracking 20Khz high

This was checked with a calibrated generator input to radio was -63 Dbm

Question is what would cause the Tracking issues?  Something common to all bands.. Seems like 1/2 of all bands are good other half not so..

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RE: Zenith 6S229 Tombstone - Radioroslyn - 02-10-2018

It's a little odd to have the same amount of discrepancy on both sw bands as you know the same amount capacity will have more effect as the frequency increases. Anyway you should be able to correct the bcb adjusting J to being the low end in tune. Would consider +/- 5 good on the bcb and 10kc on the sw bands.

RE: Zenith 6S229 Tombstone - vecher - 02-10-2018

Terry, Great thanks again..

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