Zenith Model 85-X Transistor (Body) Hearing Aid
The Zenith Model 85-X transistor tearing aid was manufactured by the
Hearing Aid Division of the Zenith Radio Corp. in 1955. It was an 8-transistor aid.
The Zenith Model 85-X measured 2 9/16" x 1¾" x
⅝" thick, and weighed 2 oz. with battery. The case was
anodized
gold-colored aluminum.
The rectangular microphone grill was in the front center of the case
with the Zenith logo in its center.
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Top view of the Zenith Model 85-X showing the 1 to 7 volume
control/on-off switch (top front right) and the 4-position "H" (high),
"M" (mid), "L" (low) and "F" (full) tone control
(top front left). Behind the tone control is the "M" (microphone) and
"T" (t-coil) switch (top rear left). In the center is the receiver cord
jack.
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Rear view of the Zenith 85-X showing the
battery door which opened from the bottom of the case. The Zenith
Model 85-X took an "N" size 1.4 volt No.
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Rear view of the Zenith Model 85-X hearing aid. Engraved into the back
it reads "Zenith", "85-X" and "Royalty of Hearing".
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