616

Montgomery Ward & Co. (Wards, Airline); Chicago, IL

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  • Year
  • 1951/1952
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 284592
    • Brand: Airline or Air-Line

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • AC/DC-set / Either AC: 60 Hz, 105 to 120V or DC: 105 to 120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 616 - Montgomery Ward & Co. Wards,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12.75 x 6 x 6.5 inch / 324 x 152 x 165 mm
  • Notes

  • The model 616 is an AC/DC operated 5 tube BC band receiver. The BC band frequency tuning range is 540 to 1600kHz.  Has built-in loop antenna.  Uses #47 dial lamp.

    The following models use the same schematic and cabinet but have different cabinet colors:

    Montgomery Ward Model Number Montogery Ward Catalog Number General Electric Model Number Cabinet Color
    614 62 CP 614 M 414 Brown Mahogany
    615 62 CP 615 M 415 Ivory
    616 62 CP 616 M 416 Light Maroon

    This model 614 was built by General Electric, Schenectady NY and is the same as the General Electric model 416.

    WARNING:  One side of the AC line is connected to the chassis.  When servicing this radio, an isolation transformer should be used between the power line and the radio.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 24.95 $
  • Author
  • Model page created by Noemi Erb. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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