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Power cord specifications for 52-T1612
Chas
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01-29-2024, 11:54 PM
More than you will want to know about the TV/Radio cheater cord...

https://www.antiqueradios.com/forums/vie...9&t=322826

What is still around are cheater extensions, cut the male end off and install a Eagle or Academy male plug, done...

The other option is Sunbeam mixer cords only they be white.

Post a wanted ad and a cheater extension with a replaced male plug could show up for $$.

BTW I did Winky Dink in 52/53 or so FWIR it was before Hurricane Carol. The old Sparton had a flat safety glass. I discovered I could crayon Winky's ladders and wipe it off, except the glass picked up a huge electrostatic charge. When Dad went to watch the Friday Night Fights, the CRT had a huge black spot in the center from repelled electrons. A couple of swipes with Windex back to normal...

Chas
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