Here i have for sale is a 1937 montgomery wards airline 62-405 battery powered tube radio. Its in need of a full restoration. I tested the tubes awhile back and i think they all had tested fine but cant remember for sure. While some veneer is coming loose none of its missing. One knob is missing and it will need a new plastic lens. Still a good unit for restoration.
It’s in decent shape for it’s age! Made in the USA in the 1940′s. Wards Airline Tube Radio. Be sure to check out our other vintage electronics for sale! For internal use only.
This Wards Airline 04BR-421B midget tube radio is in nice original condition, and it displays well. I slowly powered up the chassis with a variac, and it played fairly well. The bakelite cabinet has no cracks or damage, and the original factory applied white paint is still presentable. I have owned this little radio for many years, and it is now time to let it go along with many more from my collection.
It’s in decent shape for it’s age! Made in the USA in the 1940′s. Wards Airline Tube Radio. Be sure to check out our other vintage electronics for sale! For internal use only.
It’s in decent shape for it’s age! Made in the USA in the 1940′s. Wards Airline Tube Radio. Be sure to check out our other vintage electronics for sale! For internal use only.
Collectors – This is a rare one! It’s a pre-war model that really stands out with its push-buttons and lighted dial. It is an Airline, which was the store brand for Montgomery Ward, their model. The cabinet has been polished with my 4 step process that brings out the original factory finish. It has the original knobs and back. The deep brown marbled Bakelite cabinet and back-lit dial give it a stunning look. Check out the photos! Reception is through a standard loop antenna which is attached to the back of the radio. There is also an external connector on the back for an antenna. Thoroughly bench tested for a minimum of ten days, this unique radio is ready for you to use and enjoy. Since it is fully restored you will want to listen to it every day! I went through the chassis and replaced all of the electrolytic (filter) capacitors, the major cause of hum. I then replaced all of the wax/paper capacitors. The resistors were then checked and any more than 20% of their original value were replaced. All of the tubes were tested. Using my Precision 612 tube tester. The dial light bulb was replaced with a new bulb. The volume control and tuning capacitor were lubed so they now operate smoothly and quietly. I also replaced the power cord with a polarized cord for your safety. I then carefully cleaned and polished the chassis to a pleasing luster. He intermediate and radio frequency circuits were aligned to their peak utilizing my HP 8601A RF sweep generator. And my B+K Precision VTVM. This will be a great addition to anyone’s collection. Contiguous 48 states ONLY. If you are in. Please wait for my invoice with the correct cost. PLEASE NOTE: I will pack it well so that it will arrive undamaged. 13 x 7 x 6. I TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN EVERY RADIO THAT I RESTORE. Please remember, although this radio has been restored to its original specs, it is still a vintage radio that employs vintage technology. At the time it was manufactured it was not subject to the tremendous amount of RF interference that is generated today from computers, flat screen TVs, high-speed cable modems, light dimmers, etc. Careful placement of the radio is essential to minimize audio interference. It is my experience that different parts of my home will give me better reception than others. Some experimenting may be necessary for best reception.
All original (except for plug). Some scratches and dents, but hey, it’s 88 years old! It worked 38 years ago, haven’t turned it on since then. Not sure of working condition now, has been in storage 38 years. Please READ FULL ENTIREDescription below & VIEW “ALL” PICTURES as pictures are also a part of my description. The Model number on this radio is 62-156. This radio was produced in the 1930′s era. This was an fairly popular radio when it was introduced in 1935. The Tombstone Wood cabinet on this beauty is nice looking (Not Perfect) but Nice condition with a some small minor imperfections. The finish looks Nice & the Grain in the wood is gorgeous to say that is Pleasing to the eyes. The Speaker Grill Cloth is in nice condition that Compliments the cabinet Nicely. Nice Brown Bakelite plastic Bezel surrounding the dial scale & the Glass dial scale Lens cover is Clean & Clear with No cracks. Itself is Very Nice looking with. The 3 brown Bakelite. Control knobs are original & in Great looking condition. This AIRLINE Radio would make an Excellent addition to your radio collection or as a stand alone radio as it’s power & beauty will surely be the talk of the room by all whom enter. Excellent choice for full restoration! As it is ORIGINAL. Sized of this Fabulous gem is 12-1/4″ Long, 8-1/2″ Wide/Deep & 14 High & 16 Pounds in Weight UNPACKAGED.
This is a vintage Wards Airline radio from the 1940s, made in the United States and still in working condition. It has a classic design that would make it a great addition to any collection of radios from that era. The radio has been well-preserved and is free from any major scratches, the tuner bar does not move, but it does change stations, one knob has a break, everything else intact. With its timeless appeal and ability to function as it did when it was first made, this radio is sure to delight any collector or lover of vintage electronics.
