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Solution for Broken 1940's Pushbutton On/Off Switch
radiodale
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10-30-2020, 01:27 PM
I posted this on ARF but it should be here also. My customer had a broken switch on his 1941 and did not want a new one on the rear panel.
Here is my solution which makes the set appear original. I hope this doesn't break a rule.

https://www.antiqueradios.com/forums/vie...6&t=385528
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