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philco 38-8 back wood or cardboard ??
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05-30-2011, 03:51 PM
I'm finishing a 38-8 and the back has 6 clips to hold on the back. does any one know what it looks like or where to get a replacement a photo of one would be great also oh and do you know if this radio had a built in antenna
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05-30-2011, 05:58 PM
No built-in antenna according to the schematic.
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05-30-2011, 08:53 PM
Hi

The back was not made of wood. It was a fiberboard type of material, rather lightweight.
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thanks for reply
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