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08-05-2026, 01:03 PM
We should all be cautious about how we use the term "ground". Back in the day the GND on the back of the radio probably meant an "earth" connection to a cold water pipe. As we can see, this often means connecting the chassis to earth ground. Or does it mean connecting earth ground to the chassis?
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Philco 38-7 tuning condenser - by Jeff Lepore - 08-04-2026, 02:54 PM
RE: Philco 38-7 tuning condenser - by RodB - 08-04-2026, 08:05 PM
RE: Philco 38-7 tuning condenser - by Arran - 08-04-2026, 08:27 PM
RE: Philco 38-7 tuning condenser - by RodB - 08-04-2026, 09:14 PM
RE: Philco 38-7 tuning condenser - by Jeff Lepore - 08-04-2026, 10:04 PM
RE: Philco 38-7 tuning condenser - by MrFixr55 - 08-04-2026, 10:11 PM
RE: Philco 38-7 tuning condenser - by RodB - 08-05-2026, 01:03 PM
RE: Philco 38-7 tuning condenser - by MrFixr55 - 08-06-2026, 09:36 AM



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