The front of the radio is in relatively good condition. There is one scratch in the upper left and the knobs for the push buttons are gone.
Montgomery Wards "Airline - Airwave" radio
Detail of the dial. The radio is a two bander, broadcast and shortwave bands. The frequency range for the shortwave band is 5.75 to 17 MHz. The push buttons are missing.
This label is on the back cover of the radio.
Label on the back of the radio.
This label is on the inside of the back cover. It details the tube types and the battery connections. It ran on AC, DC, or battery power.
The last time the radio was serviced was probably in 1952 as indicated on this tag. It was serviced by Sparrow & Sons Radio Television Repair in Great Falls, Montana.
This label is on the inside chassis. Do you think they sold Ham Radio equipment?
Inside goodies of the radio. For the most part, it seems all intact.
The loop antenna which is fastened to the back cover of the radio.
It appears that the radio was auctioned off in Helena, Montana in 1997.