1937(?) Goodyear Wings
Model 585
Model 585
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Cabinet Style: Tombstone Tube Count: 5 Circuit Type: Superheterodyne Power: A.C. power w/transformer Bands: "All Wave" Tubes: 6F7, 6K7, 75, 6F6, 80 Original Cost: ? Note: This set was built by Belmont. and although Riders said it was supposed to come with either chassis "A". "B" or "C" mine had chassis "D". |
Oh the humanity...
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Click here to read The Old Radio Almanac for 1937
This is a 5 tube "All Wave" (3 bands: AM, SW & Police) superheterodyne "tombstone" table radio with an “airplane” dial.
The chassis was manufactured by Belmont Radio Corp.
The chassis was manufactured by Belmont Radio Corp.
The Goodyear company was founded in 1899 and became the largest tire and rubber company by 1916.
The "Wings" logo, patterned after the winged foot of Mercury, was introduced in 1901 and.the Goodyear blimp was introduced in 1925.
Apparently, at least during the later 1930's, Goodyear marketed radios with their "Wings" brand.
Goodyear is still in business today, visit their website at: www.goodyear.com
The "Wings" logo, patterned after the winged foot of Mercury, was introduced in 1901 and.the Goodyear blimp was introduced in 1925.
Apparently, at least during the later 1930's, Goodyear marketed radios with their "Wings" brand.
Goodyear is still in business today, visit their website at: www.goodyear.com
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