[R-390] Zenith Trans-Oceanic

[Joe Reda]

In my humble opinion, of the tubed TOs the best is the 8G005YTZ1 or Z2.  
That's the model with the push-pull audio output using two 1LB4s.  Great 
sound, easy to work on and nice performers.  I wouldn't pay over $75 for 
one - there's too many of 'em out there.  Make sure it has the rod 
antenna (not bent!), the Wavemagnet (not cracked!), and nothing else is 
missing on it. 

The later 600 series are good also, but then you run into the problem of 
the high-priced 1L6 converter tube.

Really, though, all the tubed TOs are great radios and very deserving of 
all the care you can give 'em.  They're not out of place sitting next to 
an R-390A.

Joe W9TXU