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1935 Aetna (Walgreen) 4 Tube TRF Radio
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03-21-2016, 02:19 PM
Very good job.  I like the phrase "This is a minimal performing radio!"
With the low component count that may be where Muntz later got his TV design and cost savings ideas.  Icon_e_wink

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