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Re-building Bakelite Block Condensers
Chuck Schwark
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10-07-2005, 09:55 AM
Jerry Huelsbeck Wrote:Alot of people complain about the blocks --- but after recapping/ restuffing a radio full of cardboard tube caps, rebuilding the bakelite blocks is a welcome change. I think one of Philco's better ideas Icon_biggrin


I agree - lots of room in there by using contemporary poly caps....

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