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Philco 42-1008
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Picked up this Philco 42-1008 for 15.00 it doesnt have the beam of light turntable but the guy was nice enough to throw in a nice old webcor turntable I should be able to use.He also sold me a varitain model v-1 for 5.00 just needs a new power cord There are some real nice folks out there still! Here's some pics
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Congratulations, you're starting to have quite a collection of early '40s Philco consoles! Icon_clap Icon_thumbup

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#3

Thanks Ron Im also running out of room already!!! Icon_lol Doug
#4

That's a great sounding radio with the push-pull type 41 pentodes and is the model my dad had that started my interest in antique and short wave radios.

Mike
#5

Don't try to spit out the hook, the barb will only dig in deeper.
#6

Aye, there are some things ya just can't fight. Icon_smile

Mike
#7

(laughing) thanks guys I dont fight it I just try to survive it and enjoy! Doug
#8

Surviving and enjoying, that's good advice for just about anything I'd say.

Mike
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Merry Christmas to all of you on the Philco forum !!!! Doug




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