1939 thru 1942
1939
Something may have been
happening at Midwest
as major changes were made in 1939 and 1940.
Cabinets were smaller and chassis design was
compromised when compared to earlier years.
Motorized tuning with AFC was still utilized
on the 12 and 17 tube chassis.

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1940
Chassis design remains basically
unchanged from 1939.
The cathode ray tuning eye was
used for the first time in a Midwest.

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1941
Chassis design was greatly
improved.
Station pushbuttons are now mechanical,
attractive half round dial utilized.

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1942
Round dial is continued
but glass is now rectangular.
Chassis design is simplified but still a great performer.

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