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And this is a what?
#1

So I payed to much for a 39-45 today ($100) Single mother 3 kids etc etc. But consoles are hard to find here in Vegas, and other than 1 tube shield base that was ripped out to put a GT tube in, it's all there.

But what caught my eye ( other than the young ladies chest Icon_redface ) was this thing screwed to the back of the cabinet. It has P/N 27-9184 cast into the back side and PHILCO ANT. GND and SET cast into the front. I'm assuming a lightning arrestor but don't know for sure. It's ceramic and potted like our favorite caps.

So what is it?


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John
Las Vegas, NV USA
#2

Yup, it's a lightning arrestor.

I don't know if you are married or otherwise involved, LASJayhawk; but if so, don't let your wife/significant other catch you looking at those things!

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#3

Neat! But a funny location for a lightning arrestor. Maybe it was the "last chance" arrestor in case the one on the outside antenna failed.
#4

Ron, it's OK. My lady friend says I can look at all the lightning arrestors I want to look at! Icon_smile

Thought: feel free to use the pix if you want to add an accessory's category to the photo gallery. Would be kinda nice to have pix of things like that and the 40's antenna adapters, long wre kits etc for reference.

Also, since this thing has the correct grill cloth and doesn't look to bad and has the original finish, do you want a picture to update the gallery? If so let me know the format and how many pixels you want and I'll snap a few.

John
Las Vegas, NV USA
#5

Calling them "lightning arrestors"......

I wish I had thought of that. VERY arresting........yep!




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