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Philco 38-690 input jack
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8 hours ago
The aux in jack will sound much better than any AM transmitter.  Besides, this radio would make for a rather mellow guitar amp.  However, remember that this is a very valuable radio and its use should not be limited to being a guitar amp..  Nonetheless, it would be easy to make the mod without actually drilling holes in the chassis or wood cabinet, and could be removed if any new owner objects to it.

RCA made an external audio adaptir sometime in the early or mid 1940s which would be a period-correct "mod"
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Philco 38-690 input jack - by supertech - 12-17-2024, 10:04 PM
RE: Philco 38-690 input jack - by MrFixr55 - Yesterday, 11:12 AM
RE: Philco 38-690 input jack - by supertech - Yesterday, 11:23 AM
RE: Philco 38-690 input jack - by MrFixr55 - 8 hours ago



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