Posted 8 years ago
lightfoot
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This belongs to my 80 year old neighbor who would like more information on this radio he received from his grandparents. He remembers it being in their home, but has never tried using it himself.
The inside cover has a paper with directions for connecting batteries and is marked Montgomery ward Co. There are also a set of Newcomb headphones.
The inside components appear to be present and we'd like to know if it would be safe to try with batteries and if so, what type?
We would also appreciate any information on history, its use, model # or any links anyone can suggest that would lend more info on this piece.
Thank you in advance for any light that can be shed on this radio.
Rachelle
Thanks Thomas, I was wondering about that.
Does anyone have an idea of date or any other info?
Thanks!
Hmmmmmm...My guess looks like a radio kit, from monkey wards like sears sold and others sold but could be wrong ... no idea how old my guess would be early 1900's ...they didn't come with speakers and most all radio;s didn't and the head sets and speaker cost as much as the radio ,..they were sold by them self's ...and for a brand name radio would cost as much as a car back then about 200 to 300...but hang in here someone who knows more then I will be along shortly
Thanks Windwalker!
Helpful to know it could have been a radio kit and info about the headphones...
Try these folks,. they Know all there is to know about radios and you don't have to use battery's they have converters now days and you'll need an Antenna......smiling ..good luck..
http://www.antiqueradios.com/
Oh great! Thanks for your help and the link...I will check it out.