Philco 40-81 Portable

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Philco 40-81 Portable

Pol-Cat
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06-03-2010, 09:18 PM

Just acquired a decent condition Philco 40-81 portable radio. My questions:

1. Can a current battery series be cobbled to work with this radio? Details?

2. Can this radio be adapted to AC? Details?

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Philco 40-81 Portable - by Pol-Cat - 06-03-2010, 09:18 PM

Re: Philco 40-81 Portable - by Raleigh - 06-03-2010, 11:46 PM

Re: Philco 40-81 Portable - by Pol-Cat - 06-04-2010, 01:05 PM

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