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Philco 118 High Boy
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12-07-2010, 08:55 AM
I have a 118H but I have not restored the chassis yet. But my 18B cathedral (a year older, AM and low SW "police" band) is an excellent performer, nearly as good as my 116B.

I've restored 118 chassis previously, and have always been impressed by them.
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Philco 118 High Boy - by TA Forbes - 12-06-2010, 06:43 PM
Re: Philco 118 High Boy - by Steve Davis - 12-06-2010, 09:17 PM
Re: Philco 118 High Boy - by Ron Ramirez - 12-07-2010, 08:55 AM
Re: Philco 118 High Boy - by TA Forbes - 12-07-2010, 02:38 PM



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