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Philco 118 cathedral
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11-22-2015, 10:40 PM
 I have my work cut out for me next year with all the radios I got at the Dallas auction , this philco 118 cathdral  needs some help and for $16 it will get the help it needs from Me!


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11-22-2015, 11:32 PM
Well, 118s are a good radio, for this price you can't go wrong.
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11-23-2015, 03:22 AM
I like that version of the 118.  I think it's my favorite Philco cathedral.  Sure wish I could find one at that kinda price!
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