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Philco 40-190 Missing Resistor
Ron Ramirez
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06-01-2016, 02:07 PM
It's best to not unwrap the loop antenna covering as it has wires embedded in it which serves as an electrostatic shield to reduce noise. Cut the covering open, and you destroy the shield. The loop will still work okay, but I would rather leave it alone.
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Philco 40-190 Missing Resistor - by k9gpc - 05-31-2016, 08:29 PM
RE: Philco 40-190 Missing Resistor - by k9gpc - 06-01-2016, 06:21 AM
RE: Philco 40-190 Missing Resistor - by Ron Ramirez - 06-01-2016, 02:07 PM
RE: Philco 40-190 Missing Resistor - by k9gpc - 06-02-2016, 06:19 AM



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