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1949 Motorola 5A9M
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That's got to be one of the tightest conglomeration of components I've ever seen! I wonder how the line workers felt building these miniature radios without the benefits of similarly miniaturized parts! You must have the patience of a Saint, Bob! Take care, - Gary
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1949 Motorola 5A9M - by klondike98 - 05-10-2025, 01:36 AM
RE: 1949 Motorola 5A9M - by Joe Rossi - 05-16-2025, 07:56 PM
RE: 1949 Motorola 5A9M - by Arran - 05-19-2025, 12:41 AM
RE: 1949 Motorola 5A9M - by Arran - 05-20-2025, 07:48 PM
RE: 1949 Motorola 5A9M - by klondike98 - Yesterday, 11:49 AM
RE: 1949 Motorola 5A9M - by klondike98 - Yesterday, 12:22 PM
RE: 1949 Motorola 5A9M - by Arran - Yesterday, 02:28 PM
RE: 1949 Motorola 5A9M - by GarySP - 9 hours ago
RE: 1949 Motorola 5A9M - by Arran - 5 hours ago



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