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1930's Philco antennas
#1

Has anyone here actually installed one of the 1930's Philco antennas? I'd be very interested to hear about how one performs.
#2

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
#3

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
#4

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!

1929 Victor R-32, 1933 60L, Phil 40-158, Phil 42-400X, Phil 47-1230 Radio/Phono,, 1950 Phil TV t-1104, Air King 4000, Philco 41-105, Philco 37-675, RCA Victor 9K2, PT-50, Phil 54C, PT-44 Cabinet, Phil 118X Cabinet

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#5

Here are a couple of references to those antennas:

https://web.archive.org/web/200402081258...0-6112.htm

http://philco.firecaster.com/Additional.htm
#6

Awesome, thanks Bob!

1929 Victor R-32, 1933 60L, Phil 40-158, Phil 42-400X, Phil 47-1230 Radio/Phono,, 1950 Phil TV t-1104, Air King 4000, Philco 41-105, Philco 37-675, RCA Victor 9K2, PT-50, Phil 54C, PT-44 Cabinet, Phil 118X Cabinet

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