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Rescued an 87 lowboy today.
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11-11-2013, 10:37 PM
The 87 is back together and working again. It was a bit weak in my home until I did some swapping of the 26 tubes between it and a couple other radios I don't use often, but it might still need a tweak or two. Biggest issue is I still lack a working tube tester and will be putting the possible repair of mine front and center soon. Sadly, it never did seem to like type 26 tubes. A big thanks to Chuck as the packet I received came in time to help out with both the lowboy and my highboy. Icon_smile Now, to find a proper grill insert for it.
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(This post was last modified: 11-12-2013, 12:08 AM by Jayce.)
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Rescued an 87 lowboy today. - by Jayce - 10-25-2013, 08:40 PM
RE: Rescued an 87 lowboy today. - by Radioroslyn - 10-25-2013, 09:51 PM
RE: Rescued an 87 lowboy today. - by Arran - 10-25-2013, 11:16 PM
RE: Rescued an 87 lowboy today. - by Mondial - 10-26-2013, 05:10 PM
RE: Rescued an 87 lowboy today. - by Radioroslyn - 10-26-2013, 08:34 PM
RE: Rescued an 87 lowboy today. - by Arran - 10-26-2013, 09:28 PM
RE: Rescued an 87 lowboy today. - by Jayce - 10-27-2013, 09:04 PM
RE: Rescued an 87 lowboy today. - by Arran - 10-29-2013, 12:36 AM
RE: Rescued an 87 lowboy today. - by TA Forbes - 10-29-2013, 01:49 PM
RE: Rescued an 87 lowboy today. - by Jayce - 10-29-2013, 07:44 PM
RE: Rescued an 87 lowboy today. - by Jayce - 11-11-2013, 10:37 PM



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