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Hi,
The first Royal 1000 and 1000D radios were leather clad. The only difference between them was the Longwave band on the 1000D. The later series -1 had an AC converter with them as an option. The Royal 3000 was the first with FM. Zenith didn't have FM portables until 1963 due to limited FM stations on the air. Important note: Don't pick up your Royal 1000 or Royal 3000 by the handle as the plastic they are made of deteriorates easily with age. The Royal 7000 had better design on the handle and better quality chrome as well as FM and a BFO.
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