Above: 5-G-401 "Universal" 1940 5 tubes BC(AM), 1A7, 1N5, 1H5, 1A5, 117Z6. Zenith's first attempt on a portable that would later evolve into the "Trans-Oceanic"
Zenith 5-G-500 "Universal" 1940 5 tubes BC(AM), 1LA6, 1LN5, 1LH4, 1LB4, 117Z6. "WAVEMAGNET movable Antenna"
Above: 5-G-500 "Universal" 1941 *dial variation (states Wavemagnet not Universal) Same chassis and tubes as previous 5G500
Above: 6G601ML Universal "Sailboat" 1942 6 tubes BC(AM) 1LA6, 1LN5, 1LH4, 1LN5, 3Q5, 117Z6G. "Wavemagnet" antenna, alligator case
Above: 6G001 ZYX Universal 1946 6 tubes BC(AM) 1LA6, 1LN5, 1LH4, 3Q5, 117Z6G. "Wavemagnet" antenna. Rarer Aluminum chassis, usually wood.
8G005YT Trans-Oceanic 1946 "Clipper" Early model 8 tubes, 6 bands BC(AM), 16m, 19m, 25, 31, 49m.B
8G005YT Trans-Oceanic 1947 "Clipper" Late model 8 tubes, 6 bands as above.
8G005TZ1 Trans-Oceanic 1947 "Clipper" 8 tubes, 6 bands as above. Note on this later model the 117Z6 octal tube is now a smaller 117Z3 (far right)
G500 Trans-Oceanic 1949-1950 5 tubes, 6 bands. similar to the previous models but 5 miniature tubes, new badge on "Wavemagnet" antenna, new handle etc.
H500 Trans-Oceanic 1951-1953, 5 tubes, 7 bands. 5 revisions, new dial face. Tubes: 1L6, 1U4, 1U4, 1U5, 3V4.
R600 Trans-Oceanic 1955 - 6 tubes, 7 bands Tubes: 1L6, 1U4, 1U4, 1U5, 3V4 & a 50A1 regulator.
T600 Trans-Oceanic 1956 - 6 tubes, 7 bands. Tubes: 1L6, 1U4, 1U4, 1U5, 3V4 50A1
B600L Trans-Oceanic 1962 Chassis 6A41 - 6 Tubes: 1L6, 1U4, 1U4, 1U5, 3V4 50A1 ~ The last Tube model Trans-Oceanic and the last of the big case radios!