An Airline Console Model 04WG-1108A (1941) ?


I'd like to get a phonograph to sit on top- as this radio has
the "Radio/Phonograph" switch on rear of chassis -
as a gift for it's owner.
Same circa, etc.. Did Montgomery Ward (Airline) make
such a unit? ("Wells Gardner" ?)

Thanks, Michael

I'm not familiar with this model, but from what I can see, there doesn't appear to room for much of anything on top.

Wellll...It's top is 8 3/8" at it's narrowist (center) point.
What was the typical setup/positioning for One's
phonograph (turntable) in 1941, using the console radio
as it's amp?

Thanks.

How about an Rca Victor 45 j 2? Thats whats i put on top of mine. Plays only 45's but it is a very reliable changer when restored correctly. Garrard made a small 3 speed record changer. Ill have to get back to you on the model number

You might want something that is contemporary to the radio like the Philco 42-RP-1. This model has a built-in transmitter that can be used with any radio. The cabinet measures 10" front-to-back but the distance between the front and back feet is only 8". Keep in mind that the general public only had 78's back then.



Dave

Hmmm..do you know what year that is?


Ooooh...that's neat....but as a gift, I suspect the owner would only
want to play 45's