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Restoration of a Philco 46-1203
Chuck Schwark
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07-23-2008, 09:26 AM
You read too fast.

(From first link above.)
"....When this wax-paper cap is replaced during restoration, the coil most likely will be of
little or no effect if left out. Purists will want to preserve this wave-trap capacitor look which is alright too....."

:Just change the cap. Icon_smile
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