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Philco model 38 code 121 not receiving signal.
Stormlord5500
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04-28-2025, 08:47 AM
Sounds good Gary I'll do that. I have plenty of stuff like that I can scrounge up. I am still kind of new to all this so I'm not sure what alternative materials are good options.

I will say that original cellulose stuff has gotten so brittle I was easily breaking chunks off. I noticed where it had turned brown it was brittle and the wire was corroded.

I have a bunch of solenoids around that I'll never use so maybe some of them may have 44 awg wire I can use.
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RE: Philco model 38 code 121 not receiving signal. - by Stormlord5500 - 04-28-2025, 08:47 AM



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