Heath - Zenith computers, docs, items for sale

This Web page last updated date June 24 2008.

This Web page is PRIMARILY about the Z-110 and Z-120 S-100 Heathkit or Heath - Zenith computers built and sold in the 1980's. But I also have information and manuals for the H89 and H8 computer products from Heathkit. Details below. Details on the Z-100 system and its history are on another page. Regarding recent "Heath/Zenith" brand products in 2003 and later, I have some information via this link. There is not much here about later Zenith computers that run only MS-DOS or Windows: try a Web search to find more information on those.

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Heath Zenith Z-100 computers

[Zenith Z100 system]

[Zenith Z100 buscard]

This Web page has some info about and items for HeathKit and Heath - Zenith Z-100 series computers, which were built and sold in the 1980's. The Z-110 model pictured on the left is generally called the low profile model, without an internal CRT monitor; the Z-120 or "all-in-one" model had a internal monochrome CRT monitor (which many updated to color). Brief specifications of the Z-100 series is: a S-100 or IEEE-696 standard motherboard backplane but with on-board dual processor (8088 and 8085) and memory (256K or 768Kbytes), and "daughterboard" video (32K or 64K of RGB color or monochrome). S-100 cards from Heath included a floppy disk controller, additional memory, a hard drive controller, 4-port serial card. Many other S-100 companies offered add on cards. These systems were bought by the US military for training, and a number of universities bought them or required them for students. These are very reliable and rugged systems; many are still in use to this day (2003), and some still appear at military surplus auctions. A Zenith external 8-inch floppy drive system in pictured in my disk drive section

This page is pretty busy: I have here the following:


Ordering information and how to email @ me can be found in this notice.

Other Z-100 Web sites

Moved to another page with details on the Z-100 system and its history.

H-100 systems wanted, for sale - PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE YOU CONTACT ME

We are always looking for selected Z-110 and Z-120 items at VERY MODEST PRICES, for other people interested in these systems. That price also also means COSTS OF SHIPPING if you ship, so I need to know your CITY/STATE/ZIP. If you want me to PICK UP YOUR STUFF I also need your CITY/STATE/ZIP so I can decide if I can drive that distance (from central New Jersey). I also need a GENERAL DESCRIPTION and some CLUE ABOUT SIZE (volume, weight) of what you have. And I need to know WHEN YOU WANT TO MOVE THE STUFF. ***PLEASE TELL ME THESE THINGS UP FRONT***, it will save time and fuss.

Typically (since say 2005), we obtain these from people who want to see their systems and stuff "go to good homes" rather than be discarded. Space and budget limit what I can buy or even take for free; our priorities are to obtain manuals and diskettes, 8-inch drives and cabinets, some S-100 cards. Whole systems are difficult to ship or to pick up. And I can't just drive across country at a moment's notice. But we may now of OTHER PEOPLE who want systems who can stop by.

This is my policy for 2006.Contact me if you WANT a system, or contact me if you HAVE a system or parts to offer. But give me ALL THE INFO YOU CAN so I can be clear as to what I can do. However if, as it often happens, you email me to offer a lot of stuff and then say "I live (somewhere far away) and I have to get rid of my stuff in a week, come get it", chances are I can't do that. Sorry. Maybe I can refer you to someone else, that's about it.

Z-100 systems software package

I have had requests from "new" Z-100 owners for operating information and "boot disks" or operating systems. Consequently I've put together this Z-100 systems disk package: several disks and manual exerpts, for $29 plus shipping. This includes the following on 360K diskettes:
...and about 80 pages of exerpts from Zenith manuals.

Z-100 Hardware: parts and systems

In 2006 we don't have complete "low profile" Z-100 systems ready for sale. I don't have time to prepare them currently. These would have either 768K of memory or 192K of memory, a floppy controller and one 360K floppy drive, and 32K or 64K of video memory. In general these will be tested and working when shipped, but some may require mechanical work on cases, floppy drives, etc. Minimum shipping weight is about 50 lbs. We will not ship the "all in one" systems with internal CRT monitor, they are too heavy and too easily damaged.

[Zenith Z100 buscard]
Z-100 motherboards 85-2653-1, 192K RAM-type, AS-IS FOR PARTS condition
Z-100 motherboards 85-2806-1, 768K RAM-type, AS-IS FOR PARTS condition
Some worked, some did not, some may be modified. Prices will depend on condition and completeness.
Minimum price reasonably complete no RAM no CPUs is $25 plus extra packing costs and shipping.
No returns on any of these motherboards, you are getting them for parts and for repair.

Other Heath Zenith Z-100 cards: prices do not include shipping or additional testing, ask about testing costs. These boards were tested several years ago unless noted otherwise.
Heath/Zenith model 256K DRAM cards, 85-2898-1, labled 181-3917. 64K DRAMS 200ns, $49. with manual.
Macrotech 256K memory cards, Z-100 tested, $49, with Manual.
Zenith floppy disk controller card, $49, with Manual.
Zenith video card (mounts on motherboard), $39, w/64K or 32K RAM.
Zenith 4-port serial cards, with at least two serial cables, manual: untested. $35 plus shipping.

Winchester (hard disk drive) card sets are sometimes available, if you have a set I'd be interested in them. When I have them, they will include cables and software, but hardware and bracket to mount the data seperator card and hard drive are offered seperately.

Zenith Z207-41 8-inch floppy drive enclosures and 8-inch drives are mentioned in the drives section of my WEb page. The 30 page manual is available as a copy from me, ask for details.

The Z-100 series had two models of power supplies. Zenith docs list some of them as follows. The Winchester drive" model has a P6 connector for the drive controller. Low profile model- 234-200
Low profile model with Winchester drive- 234-257
All-in-one model- 234-201
All-in-one model with Winchester drive- 234-256

I have a few of these pulled from working systems. I think the low profle model with P6 connector is rectangular shaped and has the Zenith number ZDS-234-432. The "all in one" model with the CRT had a power supply shaped like a small box with a wedge-shaped top, number ZDS-234-431. I'd sell a good used one for $29 plus shipping, shipping weight 10 lbs. Let me know if you must have the P6 connector for a Zenith Winchester controller.

Manuals for hardware are listed with the manual sets below.

Heath/Zenith: ORIGINAL disks and manuals

We have originals manuals and disks for sale, on Z-100 and other Heath/Zenith computers. We may provide copies of manuals but not copies of some software, ask. Prices will vary with supply and interest, ask for more info on specific packages. Page counts are approximate, weights for shipping purposes. "Half-sized" means manuals are 8.5 inch by 5 inch, otherwise manuals and binders are for 8.5 by 11-inch pages. Manuals and disks are believed to be complete and in good condition but are sold AS IS. Copies are generally priced by the page and are made on commercial quality photocopiers. I have had few complaints to date on previous sales, but know what you are buying and ask me if you wish me to check disks for version numbers.

Note: MS-DOS version 1.25 is considered "collectable" and will command a much higher price from collectors. We will have to determine current value before offering it. Similar considerations may apply to early versions of other older software.

Heath/Zenith software manuals & disk sets

Stock re-inventoried Dec 2004:

shelved, full-sized binders:
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Heath/Zenith, MS-DOS / Z-DOS three full size manuals in binders with disks (1st set)
      Vol 1 595-2827-02, Vol 2 595-2835-03
      Winchester supplement 595-2854-02
	MS-DOS Version 1.25 release 1.01, assembler, linker, more!
      2 diskettes plus update, OS-63-4 

Heath/Zenith, MS-DOS / Z-DOS three full size manuals in binders with disks (2nd set)
      Vol 1 595-2827-02, Vol 2 595-2835-03
      Winchester supplement 595-2854-02 (in 3rd binder not Zenith)
	MS-DOS Version 1.25 release 1.01, assembler, linker, more!
      2 diskettes plus update, OS-63-4 

Drawer:
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Zenith Heath MS-DOS ver 2, Z-100 series
	half-sized manual in binder, Vol 1, 2.
      MS-DOS quick reference booklet
      2 original disks OS-61-8 in envelope, registration card; all have same serial number 

Zenith Heath MS-DOS ver 2, Programmers Utility Pack, Z-100 & Z-100PC
      half-sized manual in binder, Vol 1, 2.
      with original disk CB-5063-16 
      also quick reference booklet        

Zenith Heath MS-DOS ver 2, Programmers Utility Pack, Z-100 & Z-100PC (second set)
      half-sized manual in binder, Vol 1, 2.
      with original disk CB-5063-16 
      no quick reference booklet        

MS-DOS Version 3 Programmer's Utility Pack, 2 volumes, half-sized, 595-3764

MS-DOS Version 3 Conversational MS-DOS, half sized, 595-3485-03

MS-DOS version 3 for Z-100 series, half sized in box,
      manual 595-3494-01, Quick Reference Guide, 2 disks OS-63-30

MS-DOS version 3, half sized in box,
      manual 595-3477-01, Quick Reference Guide, 
      envelope for disks OS-63-31 (no disks)

Microsoft GW Basic Ver. 2.0 for Z-100 and Z100 PC, half sized in box,
      manual 595-3327, disk MS-5163-13 in envelope w/matching serial number

Microsoft Windows manuals: appear to be of a set:
       Quick Ref Guide, probably V2.0 or 386, manual 597-4847-02
       Windows 2.0 User's guide, 595-4168-01
       Windows Desktop Appl Write/Paint USer Guide, V2.0 or 386, manual 595-4040-03

Microsoft Windows manuals: appear to be of a set
        Windows 2.0 User's guide, 595-3661 (2 copies)
        Windows 2.0 Desktop Applic. Users guide, 595-3662 (2 copies)
        Windows User's Guide and Desktop Applications User's Guide (one manual)
             595-3586

Microsoft MS-DOS V3.0, half height (first set, in original Zenith shipping box)
        Vol I Basic concepts, manual 595-3705-01
        Vol II Primary Command manual 595-3706-02 (may be lost)
        Vol III Program Devel. Winchester manual 595-3707-01, 2 disks OS-63-31
        in two Zenith boxes

Microsoft MS-DOS V3.0, half height (second set)
        Vol I Basic concepts, manual 595-3705-01
        Vol II Primary Command manual 595-3706-02 (may be lost)
        Vol III Program Devel. Winchester manual 595-3707-01, 2 disks OS-63-31
        in two Zenith boxes

Microsoft MS-DOS V3.0, half height (partial in one Zenith box)
        Vol III Program Devel. Winchester manual 595-3707-01, 2 disks OS-63-31

Microsoft GW Basic Ver. 2.0 
        manual 595-3161-07, EGA support manual 595-3695-02, quick reference
        
above drawer:
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MS-DOS 3.21 for Z-150, Z-170, half-sized; 
        manual 595-3980, quick reference; 
        2 disks OS-64-61 in envelope w/matching serial number

MS-DOS 3.21 for Z-150, Z-170, half-sized with 2 disks 
        (2nd set as above except no quick reference)
 
Z-100 PC (Z-150) Operating Manual, half-sized in gox 595-3157-01
   
GW-BASIC 3.2 Interpreter and compiler manual, User Guide, 
      Quick Reference, User's reference, diskette 

GW-BASIC 3.2 Interpreter and compiler manual, User Guide, 
      Quick Reference, User's reference, diskette (2nd set)

box:
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Heath/Zenith, ZBASIC (for ZDOS) vol 1&2, %95-2825-01 & 595-2834-01. MS-463-1 diskette

Heath/Zenith, Z100 Technical Manual 595-2892-01, Appendices 595-2960
	no disks. Tech sheets for chips. Also Intel iAPX 88 Book,
        half-sized book on 8088 processor. Yellowed binder

Heath/Zenith, Z100 Technical Manual (192K), Hardware 595-2918
	Schematics and hardware descriptions. Yellowed.
        
Heath/Zenith, Z100 Technical Manual Boot ROM listings. [2 copies]
	no disks. 8/11/1982 PL/M sources, 8088 binary. Not in binder, one loose

Heath/Zenith, Z100 Users Manual: 595-2892-03. binder and manual. Yellowed.
	customer demo diskette

Heath/Zenith, ZBASIC Compiler, 595-3074. 1 disk MS-463-4


box
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Heath/Zenith, Multiplan vol 1 595-2822 & vol 2 595-2823 in binder, MS-463-7 diskette
        
Palette, Graphics Design Package (Software Wizardry), in binder,
        "reactor-100" demo disk only
 
Heath/Zenith, CP/M 85, vol 1 & vol 2 595-2824; Winchester supplement 595-2855
         2 diskettes, OS-53-2; updates 2 diskettes OS-53-2

Autocad 2.0 by AutoDesk, User Guide 106-007 Dec 1984 and Zenith supplement
         4 disks V2.02 and registration card

loose
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Heath/Zenith, Z100 Users Manual 595-2892-03: binder, manual, User's guide.
                no customer demo diskette
 
Microsoft Fortran Compiler (for ZDOS), User Guide 595-3075 and Ref Manual, 595-3096
                3 disks, MS-463-2
Microsoft Fortran Compiler (for ZDOS), duplicate of above w/disks

Heath/Zenith, Multiplan, 1 binder, manual 595-3080 , Quick Ref guide.
                MS-463-7 diskette. UNOPENED diskette envelope.
        
Heath/Zenith, CP/M 85, 1 binder, manual 595-2824-03, Quick Ref Guide.
                Also CP/M 85 Winchester Supplement. 595-2855-01
                2 diskettes, OS-53-2

Heath/Zenith, Z100 Users Manual 595-2892-04, User's guide 595-3118.
                no customer demo diskette

Heath/Zenith, Z100 Technical Manual, Hardware 595-2860-01:
                Appendix 595-2918-01, in binder
                no disks. Schematics and hardware descriptions.


shelf
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Z-100 and Z-100PC, Pascal Compiler, V 3.0 (3.2?), 595-3237, one half-sized binder, 
        2 disks "Z-DOS" MS-463-5

Z-100 and Z-100PC, Microsoft Fortran Compiler V3.0 (3.2?). 595-3236, half-sized.
        2 disks MS-5063-2
        
dBase II Z-100 and Z-100 PC. 595-3296-01, 300pgs, full sized binder.
        2 disks, AT-5065-1.

Z-100 and Z-100PC, Cobol compiler, for MS-DOS, half-sized, 595-3233-02
                2 disks MS 5063-3

Dbase III, V1.1, half sized, 595-3715-01
                3 disks AT-5063-3

ZA-100-4, Boot ROM listings, V2.5, two volumes, full sized.

Zenith Z-248 PC series owner's manual, w/binder and box & disks,
       manual 545-3673

Zenith Z-200 PC diagnostics manual, w/binder and box & disks,
       manual 595-3680-01, 2 disks CB-3163-40 (2 sets?)

Zenith H/Z 100 series Disk Based Diagnostics, manual and binder
       (copy of disk available)

Zenith Lotus 123 release 1A; manual and binder
        four diskettes, LS-463-1

Heath/Zenith, ZBASIC (for ZDOS),  1 binders and manual
        MS-463-1 diskette

MS-DOS Version 2 Programmer's Utility Pack, half-sized, for Z-100 and Z-150
        manual has docs for MASM, CREF, BSE (editor)
        595-3186-02, with disk CB-5063-16

Stock not yet re-inventoried as of Dec 2004:


disks:
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        Microsoft Windows, 5 disks MS-5063-30, version ?? (2 sets)

        Disks only, 5.25 inch:
             Ace of Aces, IBM & Tandy, (c)1986-87, 1 disk
             Sim Ant (c) 1991, 014-08-604, 4 disks
             Acorn Math Arcade II: 1 disk
             Microsoft Flight Simulator S-252, 1 disk
             Ancient Empires, V1.01, 1 disks
             Mavis Beacon teaches Typing V 2.0, 2 disks
             Logitech Mouseware V6.3, 1 disks
             Menu Maker by ESP, V3.1, 1 disk

        Z-100 PC BIOS Source, 1 disk

        Z-100 BIOS source disks, 2 disks
        Z-BASIC Compiler, one disk
        Z-217 Utilities disk, preliminary (two available) 

Z-100 upgrades:
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             Z219 32K to 64K video RAM upgrade
             Z207-3 5.25" floppy upgrade
             Z205-1 64K memory upgrade
             256K memory upgrade
             8087 upgrade
             ZVM-135, 25 pin RGB video cable and connector
             Z207 5.25" floppy upgrade

             SmartWatch - battery backed clock, for Z100, Z-140, Z-150, etc.
                     two sets of manual and diskette
 

more Z-100 Heath, Scotty manuals

256K RAM Board H-205, 80 pgs
Low Profile Computer, Assembly, H-100-1
All-in-one computer, Assembly, H-121
8MHz & 256K RAM upgrade for H-101, H-121: HA-108
H-217, pictorals only
Z-207-3 5-1/4" floppy drive for H-101, H-121 (pictoral)
Winchester Drive Accessory H-217

CDR317 (hard drive controller) instruction manual from Scotty Systems
 --one manual for OMTI 3100 SCSI card, no docs on this card
 --one manual for Xebec 1410A SCSI card, no docs on this card
Scotty Systems MSDOS ZPC emulator version 2 manual
Scotty Systems MSDOS ZPC emulator version 2.1.3 manual

Other Heath/Zenith systems: H89, H8

Z-141, Z-151, Z-148 systems

These are Zenith's early PC compatible systems. Please don't ask me if I want or will buy these systems, they just are not of great interest to me. I only have a few manuals, the manuals are for sale as listed below.

Z-140 PC Owner's manual, half-sized, 595-3393-01, still wrapped
Z-150 Disk Based Diagnostics disks OB-4164-29 , 2 sets each in envelope
Compact Personal Computer H-148  ( 3 copies)
Parts lists and schematics, Z-140 series (3 copies)
Desktop Personal Computer H-151
Heath/Zenith Partnership Packs (2)

H-89 systems

I'm very fond of these systems, I used these some years ago and worked with a developer and manufacturer of H89 cards. I have a few of these systems, but I don't have time these days to do much with them.

box of Heath/Zenith H89 manuals
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These are in black binders by Zenith. Mold on binders but pages OK.

Wordstar 2.2X, revised 1/81 595-2681-01 no disks

CP/M 80 Basic Compiler binder with manuals, no disks:
	Basic-80 595-2538-04
	Basic compiler 595-2852-01
	Macro-80, Link-80, Lib-80, CREF-80

Macro-80 595-2666-03, with Link-80, Lib-80, CREF-80, no disks

CP/M manual 595-2776 unopened. with CP/M 2.2 DRI manual copies

Supercalc Zenith manual 597-2663 and Sorcim User's Guide 10. July 1981

CP/M Manual 595-2776 with CP/M 2.2 DRI manuals

Floppy Disk Controller Card  H 207
--1982 and 1983 editions
Illustration booklet, install Z-207 drive

H8 systems

Thanks to the generousity of a Boston area H-8 owner, I acquired an H-8 in 2005. I'm desperate for time to set it up and show it off, and to work with it. I'm interested in acquiring additional H8 cards for it. Of course I also want to offer good copies of the H8 manuals I've acquired, some of which are listed below.

The H8 is an interesting machine in many respects. It has an OCTAL display and keyboard, not a binary front panel like other 8080 machines. The motherboard is SIDE mounted, not on the bottom, and uses a pin and socket connector and not an edge connector. (The h89 used similar connectors for their I/O cards.) A shorter-length bus than the S-100 means it can run a little faster, some people have souped up their H8's to several Megahertz. And there are Z80 and other upgrade cards which were built for this system. But the original used a cassette board and tape storage, like the early H89.

If you have an H8 and a Web site, I'll consider adding a link here to your site. If you have H8 stuff to offer, let me know.

H8 manuals: 2007 acquisition. ask for quote for copies.

595-2014-02 H8 Operation Manual
595-2169-01 H8-17 Software Reference Manual (diskette): op system, BUG, EDIT, ASM, BASIC
595-2048-02 H8 Software Reference Manual: (cassette) Op system, PAM-8, BUG-8, TED-8, HASL-8, BASIC
595-2013-02 H8 Assembly
595-2028-01 H8 4K Static Memory H8-1
595-2033-02 H8 Parallel I/O Interface
595-2032-03 H8 Serial I/O and Cassette
595-1996-04 H9 Video Terminal Assembly
595-2017-03 H9 Video Terminal Operation
595-1970-03 H10 Paper Tape Reader/Punch Assembly
595-2020-02 H10 Paper Tape Reader/Punch
595-2161 H17 Floppy Disk Assembly
595-2160 H17 Floppy Disk Operation

Sextant and Remark magazines

As of 2007, here is what I have in my archives. Let me know if you are interested in a duplicate issue or a photocopy, or a copy of an article (but you determine which issues!), I'll set a price accordingly. As of Sept 2003 an index of Sextant articles can be found via this link to the Z-100 Lifeline magazine site. Some of these magazines are from Col. Williams' collection; some were donated courtesy of the Langstons. Thank you.

REMark (Heath/Zenith magazine) issues with duplicates:

        Issues 1-4, 1978
        Issues 5-8, 1979
        Issues 9-13, 1980
        Issues 14-23, 1981
        Issue 24, Jan 1982

        vol 4 1983 #36-#47 (Jan-Dec)
        vol 4 1983 #45, #46, #47 (Oct, Nov, Dec)
        vol 5 1984 5, 8
        vol 6 1985 1 2 4-11
        Vol 6 1985 6, 11
        Vol 7 1986 1-12
        Vol 7 1986 1-11
        Vol 8 1987 1-5, 8, 9, 11, 12
        Vol 8 1987 1, 2, 8
        Vol 9 1988 1-6, 8-10
        Vol 9 1988 2, 9, 10
        Vol10 1989 1, 4-7
        Vol10 1989 1, 7

Sextant (Heath/Zenith magazine) issues in archives:
        19 Nov Dec 85
        21 Mar-Apr 86
        22 may-jun 86
        23 Jul-aug 86
        24 Sept Oct 86
        25 Nov Dec 86
        27 March-April 87
        28 May-June 87
        29 July Aug 87
        30 sep-oct 87
        31 Nov-dec 87
        32 Jan-feb 88
        33 Spring 88
        35 Summer 88
        36 Summer 88
        37 Fall 88
        38 Fall 88

Kit Builders Journal (Heath):
        Volume 1, 1987, numbers 2-6
        Volume 2, 1988, numbers 1-6
        Volume 3, 1989, numbers 1-2

Heathkit manuals

Most of these Heathkit manuals are in good condition, ask for specifics. We'll price these at $10 each plus shipping; I may negotiate lower for smaller manuals. I'll consider making copies of these manuals but the copies will still be several dollars each depending on page count. Note: I may have additional manuals with some instruments, check my odds and ends page for details.

Many of these manuals and the magazines above were provided in memory of Col. Robert D. Williams, USAF, by his wife. Col. Williams built and used many of these Heathkit items. His wife told me "..if some of these manuals get passed on, people will know that once there were people who could actually do things with their hands". After years of working on Heathkits, Col. Williams turned to computer art and created fractal images: samples of his work can be found on his site.

Vacuum Tube Voltmeter IM-18 (copy)
Smart Outlet Box GD 1495
Smart Outlet Box GD 1295
Monochrome Video Monitor  HVM-1220A
Satellite Earth Station M SR-8300-6
  Site Survey Manual (Satellite TV antennae)
Color TV set Model GR-295 assembly (damaged)
Deluxe Solid State Color Television 2000 series
  book 1: intro and circuit board assembly
  book 2: chasis assembly
  book 3: adustments and operation
  book 4: in case of difficulty
  book 5: alignment and data
  TV Subchassis and Picture Tube GR 2000
  GR-2000 subchasis and Picture tube
Solid State Combo Amplifier TA-17
Monochrome Video Monitor HVM-122A
Deluxe Depth Sounder  M1-1031
Audio Amplifier Model A-9C (vacuum tube)
Most Accurate Clock BC-1000
  Rs-232C output accessory, GCA-1000-1
Heathkit Troubleshooter Volt Ohmmeter

"Zenith" and "Heath" since 2002

Note: you may have found this Web page while looking for information on Heath/Zenith products purchased in year 2002 or later. You should know that the original "Heath", the old computer and hobby electronic kit company (which is featured on this Web site) from Benton Harbor MI was liquidated in the mid 1990's. The "Heath/Zenith" trade mark and name was sold seperately.

One apparently licensed user of the "Heath/Zenith" name markets various home electronic products. It happens I got something from "Heath/Zenith" in 2002 at Home Depot (a USA national hardware superstore). The bottom of its packing box says "DESA International, Bowling Green KY 42102, Manufactured in China". A Web page at http://www.desaint.com/ refers to several product lines including "Heath/Zenith".

In 2008 I was alerted that Duchossois Industries includes the Heath/Zenith name and may have registered "heath-zenith.com". Their site says one of their "portfolio companies" is "heath-zenith" which links to the DESA Customer Care center. Check their sites for more information.

If you want more info about RECENT Heath Zenith home products, I suggest you check that site, or read the lables on the box, or contact the store you bought your product from. One of these may refer you to the manufacturer; or the store may have additional info on the product or the manufacturer. I have no information on products from Desa International.

Another apparent licenser of the "Heath" name is Heathkit Company Inc. or Heathkit Educational System, of Benton Harbor MI. All I know about this company is from the information listed on their Web site at heathkit.com. Their home page says "preparing people for success in technology for over 75 years." This company appears to provide educational trainers and training support for formal learning about electronics of various sorts. They apparently support some of the old Heath Educational materials and training manuals. They have links on their "support" Web page to Desa International (mentioned above), a phone and email for old Heathkit manual photocopies, and a link to a page of "vintage" suppliers of parts, repair, and robot resources and other sites.

Robert Doerr bought the Heath "Hero" robot name and all the leftover parts, and offers support and info via his Web site. The Heathkit virtual museum is referenced on the Heath site, at http://www.heathkit-museum.com/. That site said they had permission to use the Heathkit name and links back to "heathkit.com."

There are many Web pages about the "old" Heath and old Heathkits, a Web search will find them. Most are about the Heath ham radio kits or other kits, a few are devoted to Heath and/or Zenith computers. If you have any corrections to the above information I'd appreciate hearing them: please include appropriate references so I can confirm that info. I am not responsible for errors or omissions in the above info, use it at your own risk.

Herb Johnson
New Jersey, USA
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