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40-155, what say you Phorum Phanatics???
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12-06-2016, 08:15 PM
(12-06-2016, 12:30 PM)GarySP Wrote:  Hello all,  Found a 40-155 at a craft/antique store near my house today, minus knobs and power cord.  Cabinet is in decent shape, and it has it's back.  So it's you're turn to vote.  I don't buy everything I see like "Old Restorer", just for the sake of having it.  I don't know much about this set.  In your opinion, is this a "must have" radio, or just a run of the mill Philco.  Take care, Gary

I have the 40-150 and it's my most used set and an excellent performer. Sure the rubber wiring is a pain to replace, but if the price is decent I would say go for it!
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