Radio Service Manual Appraisal

Zenith 'Transoceanic' Royal D7000 Series Service Manual

This item is a vintage Zenith 'Service Manual' for the 'Transoceanic' 'Royal D7000', 'Royal D7000-1', and 'Royal D7000-2' solid-state AC/battery portable radios. The manual is identified as pertaining to 'Chassis 500MDR70' and covers LW/AM/FM/SW/WB radio functionality. Physical characteristics include a white or off-white paper cover, standard letter or legal-sized pages, and three punched holes on the left margin, indicating it was likely designed to be stored in a three-ring binder. The Zenith logo is prominently displayed at the top, followed by 'SERVICE MANUAL' in bold text. Below this, an illustration of the portable radio model is visible, providing a visual reference for the electronics technician or owner. The manual was published by 'ZENITH RADIO CORPORATION' located at '1900 N. Austin Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60638'. A small marking 'RA-79' is visible on the upper right corner, likely an internal catalog or revision number. The printing date, although partially obscured, appears to be 'March 1970', placing its estimated age in the early 1970s. The paper shows signs of age, including yellowing, some creases, and minor grime or discoloration, consistent with a utilitarian document of this age. There are no significant tears or missing pages visible. This manual is a crucial reference for repair, maintenance, and understanding the circuitry of these specific Zenith radio models, indicating its value to collectors, restoration enthusiasts, and historical preservationists of vintage electronics.