Amalgamated Wireless Australia (AWA) was a leading Australian electronics company that played a key role in the development of wireless communication and broadcasting in Australia and around the world.

AWA was founded in Sydney in 1909 by a group of investors led by Ernest Fisk, who had previously worked with Marconi in England. The company's initial focus was on developing wireless communication technology for ships and coastal stations.

In the 1920s, AWA expanded into radio broadcasting, establishing a number of radio stations across Australia, including 2UW in Sydney and 3AK in Melbourne. The company also produced a range of radio receivers and other consumer electronics.

During World War II, AWA played a crucial role in the war effort, producing a variety of military communications and radar equipment, as well as pioneering the development of microwave technology.

In the post-war period, AWA continued to innovate and expand, developing new more...

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An AWA Fisk Radiola Bakelite radio, circa 1939, the 'Big…

An AWA Fisk Radiola Bakelite radio, circa 1939, the 'Big Brother' Empire state mantel radio with a large Art Deco black Bakelite case, back, and matching knobs. Height 35 cm, width 34 cm, depth 22 cm

A.W.A. 'Empire State' Radiolette walnut cased mantle radio with…

Walnut Mantle Radio with Back and Empire State Design

A.W.A. 'Empire State' Radiolette walnut cased mantle radio with back, 27.5 cm high

A.W.A. 'Big brother Empire State' the Fisk Radiola, brown…

Fisk Radiola: Big Brother Empire State

A.W.A. 'Big brother Empire State' the Fisk Radiola, brown Bakelite mantle radio with back, 33.5 cm high

A.W.A. 'Empire State' the Fisk Radiolette, black Bakelite case…

1934 Fisk Radiolette 'Empire State' Mantle Radio

A.W.A. 'Empire State' the Fisk Radiolette, black Bakelite case mantle radio, circa 1934, 27.5 cm high 28 cm wide

4 vintage radios, 1950's-60's, includes the following: Philips…

Vintage Radios Collection

4 vintage radios, 1950's-60's, includes the following: Philips 'All Transistor', and three valve radios: AWA Radiola, Pam (with wooden case), Kriesler, Pam: 25 cm high, 41 cm wide, 17.5 cm deep, other models smaller

Art Deco AWA R51 brown Bakelite radio

Brown Bakelite Art Deco Radio AWA R51

Art Deco AWA R51 brown Bakelite radio

AWA Fisk Radiola timber cased console radio, circa 1950s. 100…

1950s AWA Fisk Radiola Console Radio in Timber Case

AWA Fisk Radiola timber cased console radio, circa 1950s. 100 cm high, 60 cm wide, 38 cm deep

AWA: Teleradio 3BZ Transmitter type J50062 numbered #430, with…

Tropicalised Transmitter for Pacific Island Spotters

AWA: Teleradio 3BZ Transmitter type J50062 numbered #430, with working instructions within the detachable lid. This particular model, developed in 1942 was, tropicalised, to minimise the onset of mildew, rot and fungus; size 25 x 40 x 25 cm, weight 21kg,…

AWA the Fisk Radiolette, fret & foot, mantel radio in mottled…

Mottled Brown Bakelite Radiolette, circa 1936

AWA the Fisk Radiolette, fret & foot, mantel radio in mottled brown Bakelite with cappuccino grill, circa 1936, 33 cm high, 30 cm wide

AWA vintage mantel radio in Burgundy and ivory plastic case,…

Burgundy AWA Mantel Radio (Missing One Knob)

AWA vintage mantel radio in Burgundy and ivory plastic case, missing one knob, 19 cm high, 35 cm wide

A.W.A. The Fisk Radiolette 'Empire State' brown Bakelite mantel…

Fisk Radiolette 'Empire State' Bakelite Mantel Radio

A.W.A. The Fisk Radiolette 'Empire State' brown Bakelite mantel radio, 27.5 cm high

A.W.A. The Fisk Radiolette 'Empire State' black Bakelite mantel…

Empire State Radiolette: Vintage Bakelite Mantel Radio

A.W.A. The Fisk Radiolette 'Empire State' black Bakelite mantel radio, 27.5 cm high

'The Fisk' AWA Bakelite radio, height 28 cm, width 28 cm, depth…

Untested Fisk Bakelite Radio 28x28x16cm

'The Fisk' AWA Bakelite radio, height 28 cm, width 28 cm, depth 16 cm untested

'The Fisk' AWA Bakelite radio, height 34.5 cm, width 34.5 cm,…

Untested 'The Fisk' Bakelite Radio - 34.5x34.5x19cm

'The Fisk' AWA Bakelite radio, height 34.5 cm, width 34.5 cm, depth 19 cm, untested

An AWA Bakelite miniature Fisk Radiolette, height 8 cm, width 8…

Miniature AWA Bakelite Fisk Radiolette

An AWA Bakelite miniature Fisk Radiolette, height 8 cm, width 8 cm, depth 5 cm

An AWA black bakelite 'The Fisk Radiolette Radio', 29 cm high

Black Bakelite Fisk Radiolette Radio - 29cm High

An AWA black bakelite 'The Fisk Radiolette Radio', 29 cm high

Fisk Radiola valve radio in a brown bakelite case

Bakelite Fisk Radiola Valve Radio

Fisk Radiola valve radio in a brown bakelite case

1930s AWA Fisk Radiolette mantle radio 'Empire State,' style,…

Cream Faux Marble AWA Fisk Radiolette Mantle Radio

1930s AWA Fisk Radiolette mantle radio 'Empire State,' style, in cream faux marble pattern case, height 28 cm

Two AWA Radiola, model 467MR & 573MA, Burgundy & cream case

Burgundy and Cream AWA Radiola Pair

Two AWA Radiola, model 467MR & 573MA, Burgundy & cream case

AWA Empire Art Deco bakelite mantle radio

Art Deco Bakelite Mantle Radio by AWA Empire

AWA Empire Art Deco bakelite mantle radio

An AWA Radiola radio c1950's, 21 x 34 x 15 cm

1950s AWA Radiola Radio - Compact and Classic Design

An AWA Radiola radio c1950's, 21 x 34 x 15 cm

AWA Fisk Radiolette black bakelite radio, in very good working…

1930s Fisk Radiolette Bakelite Radio, Excellent Condition

AWA Fisk Radiolette black bakelite radio, in very good working condition. c1930. 28 cm high

Vintage AWA radio alarm (working)

Working Vintage AWA Radio Alarm

Vintage AWA radio alarm (working)

AWA the Fisk Radiolette Empire state Bakelite Radio having five…

Fisk Radiolette: Empire State Bakelite Radio (10 words)

AWA the Fisk Radiolette Empire state Bakelite Radio having five valves & with super heterodyne technology, height 28 cm

Three Radios including Kriesler & AWA

Vintage Radios: Kriesler, AWA and More

Three Radios including Kriesler & AWA

AWA Fisk Empire state Bakelite Radio, green

Green Bakelite Radio by AWA Fisk Empire State

AWA Fisk Empire state Bakelite Radio, green

AWA the Fisk green & black Bakelite fret & foot Radiolette

Fisk Bakelite Radiolette with Green & Black Fret Design

AWA the Fisk green & black Bakelite fret & foot Radiolette

AWA Radiola mantle Radio, Fridge, 26 cm

AWA Radiola Mantle Radio and Fridge (26cm)

AWA Radiola mantle Radio, Fridge, 26 cm

The Fisk A.W.A Radiola Big Brother Empire State mantel radio in…

Black Bakelite Empire State Mantel Radio

The Fisk A.W.A Radiola Big Brother Empire State mantel radio in black bakelite case with back, 34.5 cm high, 34 cm wide, 23 cm deep

The Fisk A.W.A Radiolette Fret and Foot bakelite radio, 33 cm…

Fisk A.W.A Radiolette Bakelite Radio - Compact and Stylish

The Fisk A.W.A Radiolette Fret and Foot bakelite radio, 33 cm high, 30 cm wide, 22 cm deep

The Fisk A.W.A Radiolette marble bakelite cased Empire State…

1936 Fisk A.W.A Radiolette Mantel Radio

The Fisk A.W.A Radiolette marble bakelite cased Empire State mantel radio, circa 1936, 28 cm high

AWA the Fisk Radiolette Empire state Bakelite Radio having five…

Fisk Radiolette Bakelite Radio - Good Condition (Untested)

AWA the Fisk Radiolette Empire state Bakelite Radio having five valves & with super heterodyne technology, serial number A0042497. Condition: good, overall good condition to the body, untested, not sure if working, height 29 cm

Vintage AWA Radiola personal portable radio, with bakelite case,…

Vintage Bakelite AWA Radiola Portable Radio

Vintage AWA Radiola personal portable radio, with bakelite case, 22 cm, 11 cm, 11 cm approx.

Vintage AWA Radiola bakelite clock radio, 35 cm wide

Vintage AWA Radiola Bakelite Clock Radio - 35cm

Vintage AWA Radiola bakelite clock radio, 35 cm wide

Vintage AWA Radiola valve radio, brown Bakelite case (working…

Vintage AWA Radiola Valve Radio in Brown Bakelite Case

Vintage AWA Radiola valve radio, brown Bakelite case (working order)

An early AWA Radiola

Vintage AWA Radiola Radio

An early AWA Radiola

AWA Fisk Radiolette black bakelite mantel radio, circa 1930s,…

Restored 1930s AWA Fisk Radiolette Bakelite Radio

AWA Fisk Radiolette black bakelite mantel radio, circa 1930s, Fully restored and in working order. 28 cm

The Fisk Radiolette AWA Empire State mantel radio, black…

1930s Fisk Radiolette Mantel Radio in Bakelite Case

The Fisk Radiolette AWA Empire State mantel radio, black bakelite case, circa 1934 to 1937. 26 cm high, 29 cm wide, 15 cm deep

The Fisk Radiolette AWA Fret and Foot mantel radio, mottled…

1937 Fisk Radiolette Mantel Radio in Brown Bakelite

The Fisk Radiolette AWA Fret and Foot mantel radio, mottled brown bakelite with and cappuccino fret work, circa 1937. 34 cm high, 28 cm wide, 22 cm deep

AWA The Fisk Radiolette valve radio in bakelite case, 31 cm…

Fisk Radiolette Valve Radio in Bakelite Case

AWA The Fisk Radiolette valve radio in bakelite case, 31 cm wide, 33 cm high approx

An AWA 467MR in two tone cream case, one knob damaged serial…

Damaged AWA 467MR Two-Tone Cream Case Radio

An AWA 467MR in two tone cream case, one knob damaged serial number 183487, 19 x 37 x 18 cm

An AWA Radiola DDEL517M valve radio in cream case with brown…

Cracked and Incomplete AWA Radiola Valve Radio

An AWA Radiola DDEL517M valve radio in cream case with brown marble effect, chassis loose, glass dial cracked and incomplete, missing valves serial number D0096323, 20 x 32 x 19 cm

An AWA Radiola 6, portable valve radio in cream and brown…

Cream and Brown AWA Radiola 6 Portable Valve Radio

An AWA Radiola 6, portable valve radio in cream and brown serial number n/a, 24 x 33 x 16 cm

An AWA Radiola Model 586MA salmon and white valve radio damage…

AWA Radiola Model 586MA Valve Radio with Rear Foot Damage

An AWA Radiola Model 586MA salmon and white valve radio damage to rear foot serial number N43601, 18 x 36 x 16 cm

An AWA Radiola 527MA in pink, case cracked, replacement knobs,…

Cracked Pink AWA Radiola 527MA with Missing Serial Number

An AWA Radiola 527MA in pink, case cracked, replacement knobs, missing back serial number G0040126, 26 x 40 x 23 cm

An AWA Radiola 527MA brown Bakelite valve radio missing one…

AWA Radiola 527MA Valve Radio - Missing Knob

An AWA Radiola 527MA brown Bakelite valve radio missing one knob serial number F0013452, 26 x 40 x 23 cm

An AWA 'The Fisk' Radiola timber cased valve radio, painted…

Green and Cream Fisk Radiola Valve Radio

An AWA 'The Fisk' Radiola timber cased valve radio, painted pale green and cream, serial number C0018973, 39 x 35 x 26 cm

An AWA 'The Fisk' 516M White Bakelite valve radio 240v case in…

Vintage AWA White Bakelite Valve Radio - E0014677

An AWA 'The Fisk' 516M White Bakelite valve radio 240v case in average condition, paint and stains throughout serial number E0014677, 18 x 27 x 16 cm

An AWA The Fisk 516M brown Bakelite radio 240v serial number…

Fisk 516M Brown Bakelite Radio - 240v

An AWA The Fisk 516M brown Bakelite radio 240v serial number D0077160, 18 x 27 x 16 cm

An AWA The Fisk Radiola missing back serial number C0069421, 23.…

Lost Serial: Fisk Radiola Radio Missing Back Number

An AWA The Fisk Radiola missing back serial number C0069421, 23.5 x 32 x 19 cm

An AWA 'The Fisk' Radiola R38 Fret and Foot Brown Bakelite…

Marbleised Brown Bakelite Radiola R38 Fisk Radio

An AWA 'The Fisk' Radiola R38 Fret and Foot Brown Bakelite radio with marbleised cream fretwork, serial number B0036519, 34 x 31 x 24 cm

An AWA 'The Fisk' Radiola R51G Empire State Bakelite valve…

Fisk Radiola R51G Empire State Bakelite Valve Radio

An AWA 'The Fisk' Radiola R51G Empire State Bakelite valve radio serial number B0081666, 34.5 x 33 x 25 cm

An AWA Radiola 517MZ Brown Bakelite valve radio 240v serial…

Vintage AWA Radiola 517MZ Valve Radio

An AWA Radiola 517MZ Brown Bakelite valve radio 240v serial number E0025066, 19.5 x 30 x 18 cm

An AWA Radiola 524N2 Cream Bakerlite valve radio 240v AF,…

Vintage AWA Radiola 524N2 Valve Radio - Cream Bakerlite

An AWA Radiola 524N2 Cream Bakerlite valve radio 240v AF, cracks to case, missing back serial number E0072701, 21 x 32 x 19 cm

An AWA 510M valve radio in brown Bakelite no back and missing…

Brown Bakelite AWA Valve Radio, Missing Knob & Back

An AWA 510M valve radio in brown Bakelite no back and missing knob AF serial number D0047986, 21 x 32 x 19 cm

An AWA Radiolette Bakelite valve radio c1940's 110v AF serial…

1940s AWA Bakelite Valve Radio with Serial Number

An AWA Radiolette Bakelite valve radio c1940's 110v AF serial number D0018287, 23.5 x 32 x 19 cm

AWA, Australia 1937, model 38? 'Fret & Foot', 5 valves,…

Bakelite Mantel Radio, Fret & Foot, 1937

AWA, Australia 1937, model 38? 'Fret & Foot', 5 valves, Bakelite mantel cabinet painted in white (in poor condition)

AWA 'Radiolette', Australia 1935, model 29, 5 valves, the first…

Vintage AWA Radiolette Model 29 in Black Cabinet

AWA 'Radiolette', Australia 1935, model 29, 5 valves, the first of the famous 'Empire State' models in lustrous black, mantel cabinet, with original chassis, knobs and speaker (minor scratches, no chips or cracks)

A.W.A. 'Fret & Foot' Radiolette, Australia 1936/7, model 38, 5…

Black Bakelite Radiolette with Fret and Foot Design

A.W.A. 'Fret & Foot' Radiolette, Australia 1936/7, model 38, 5 valves, rare Bakelite table 'The Fiske Radiolette' cabinet, in jet black with white/black smudging fret and feet (no cracks/chips)

AWA Bakelite brown radio, approx 19 cm high, 28 cm wide, 16 cm…

Bakelite Brown Radio - Vintage Charm in Compact Design

AWA Bakelite brown radio, approx 19 cm high, 28 cm wide, 16 cm deep

A vintage AWA radiola

Vintage AWA Radiola Radio

A vintage AWA radiola

A vintage AWA Radiola

Vintage AWA Radiola Radio

A vintage AWA Radiola

AWA, brown Bakelite radio circa 1947

1947 AWA Brown Bakelite Radio

AWA, brown Bakelite radio circa 1947

AWA Radiola, burgundy Bakelite radio with round dial circa 1947

Burgundy Bakelite AWA Radiola Radio (7 words)

AWA Radiola, burgundy Bakelite radio with round dial circa 1947

AWA Empire state, white marbled case mantle radio. Rare

Rare White Marble Mantle Radio from AWA Empire State

AWA Empire state, white marbled case mantle radio. Rare

AWA the Fisk Radiolette, fret & feet in black Bakelite. Rare

Rare Fisk Radiolette in Black Bakelite

AWA the Fisk Radiolette, fret & feet in black Bakelite. Rare

AWA Fisk Radiolette, Empire state brown Bakelite mantle radio…

1935 Empire State Brown Bakelite Radio by AWA Fisk Radiolette

AWA Fisk Radiolette, Empire state brown Bakelite mantle radio circa 1935

G.E. Cathedral, brown Bakelite mantle radio made by AWA in…

Rare 1932 AWA Bakelite Cathedral Radio

G.E. Cathedral, brown Bakelite mantle radio made by AWA in Sydney c.1932. Rare

AWA Fridge, mottled brown Bakelite radio

Mottled Brown Bakelite Radio & AWA Fridge

AWA Fridge, mottled brown Bakelite radio

AWA the Fisk Radiola, Tombstone timber mantle radio

Fisk Radiola: Vintage Tombstone Mantle Radio

AWA the Fisk Radiola, Tombstone timber mantle radio

A.W.A Fisk Radiolette, mottled brown Bakelite case, cappuccino…

Mottled Brown Bakelite Radiolette from 1936

A.W.A Fisk Radiolette, mottled brown Bakelite case, cappuccino fret and feet circa 1936

A black & pink AWA radiola table radio

Black & Pink AWA Radiola Table Radio

A black & pink AWA radiola table radio

An AWA Radiolette Empire State radio

Empire State AWA Radiolette: Vintage Radio Treasure

An AWA Radiolette Empire State radio

Vintage AWA Radiola in pink and black

Retro Radiola: Pink and Black Vintage Beauty

Vintage AWA Radiola in pink and black

AWA Upright Bakelite table radio. Fully enclosed case, no…

Vintage Bakelite Radio - Untested

AWA Upright Bakelite table radio. Fully enclosed case, no cracks. Untested. Height 27 cm

AGE Bandmaster radio. Art Deco wood veneer case. Same chassis…

Art Deco AGE Bandmaster Radio - Needs Restoration

AGE Bandmaster radio. Art Deco wood veneer case. Same chassis as AWA Fiske. Untested, needs restoration. Height 29 cm

AWA Fisk Radiolette Empire State radio. Brown Bakelite case…

Fisk Radiolette Empire State Bakelite Radio

AWA Fisk Radiolette Empire State radio. Brown Bakelite case with rear cover. Two holes drilled in top (for handle?) non original knobs, badge missing, cabinet chips and cracks. Non-matching chassis. Untested. Height 29 cm

AWA Radiola timber cased Valve radio, the Fisk

AWA Fisk Valve Radio in Timber Case

AWA Radiola timber cased Valve radio, the Fisk