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Predicta Repairs Locally in So. Cal.?
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08-10-2024, 08:22 PM
Hello Matt. A lot of vintage techs have been hanging up their practices lately. You might want to try contacting the California Historical Radio Society to see if anyone locally can assist you. https://californiahistoricalradio.com
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