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Craigslist GE E-81
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08-27-2014, 06:56 PM
Why are you playing it without recapping first?

Bad groundhog! bad Icon_lol

Seriously, It is a nice radio and the chassis looks pretty clean too.

Recapping usually helps the hum for me. If not, I send it to my electrician Icon_mrgreen

Show us your progress as you go.

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Craigslist GE E-81 - by Groundhog74 - 08-27-2014, 06:26 PM
RE: Craigslist GE E-81 - by OldRestorer - 08-27-2014, 06:56 PM
RE: Craigslist GE E-81 - by Groundhog74 - 08-27-2014, 08:33 PM
RE: Craigslist GE E-81 - by Arran - 08-27-2014, 11:47 PM
RE: Craigslist GE E-81 - by morzh - 08-28-2014, 10:05 AM
RE: Craigslist GE E-81 - by Dan Walker - 08-28-2014, 07:15 PM
RE: Craigslist GE E-81 - by Arran - 08-28-2014, 11:40 PM



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