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Philco 40-180 Test Antenna
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10-31-2019, 11:00 AM
What can I use for a test antenna on the 40-180. The owner shipped the chassis and speaker, but I didn't want to ask for the bulky antenna also. Notice that inductance is needed, not a long wire.

http://www.nostalgiaair.org/pagesbymodel...013336.pdf

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10-31-2019, 11:09 AM
Do you have an AA5 or such radio that has an antenna on the back cover?
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11-03-2019, 09:59 PM
I built one on a small cardboard box, thank you.
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