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1930's Philco antennas - thirtiesradio - 09-03-2018

Has anyone here actually installed one of the 1930's Philco antennas? I'd be very interested to hear about how one performs.


RE: 1930's Philco antennas - WyTex - 09-04-2018

Good question.  I have a few extra and am considering installing one as well.  I understand the height and length would increase short wave reception the most.  

Thanks,
Paul


RE: 1930's Philco antennas - thirtiesradio - 09-04-2018

Very nice Paul. 

I only have one from 1938 but was wondering as there seems to be a lot of them available. The price seems to be competitive with buying a new long wire antenna and the idea of using a 1930's antenna seems very unique. Especially with a Philco radio   Icon_smile


RE: 1930's Philco antennas - Greggshere - 10-19-2018

Wytex do you have a picture of one of these? I don't even know what they look like. I have a 1933 and a 1940 Philco and might be interested in seeing if I can find one or two, but I need to see what I am looking for. Thanks!


RE: 1930's Philco antennas - klondike98 - 10-20-2018

Here are a couple of references to those antennas:

https://web.archive.org/web/20040208125856/http://www.philcorepairbench.com/mystery/40-6112.htm

http://philco.firecaster.com/Additional.htm


RE: 1930's Philco antennas - Greggshere - 10-21-2018

Awesome, thanks Bob!