12-05-2014, 10:26 AM
Most likely for a crystal type pickup to match into the audio section of the radio.
Probably modified by user or a radio shop. (?)
Note:
The 42-1003 originally had a Beam-of-Light pickup arm, as shown in The Gallery.
To be sure you have a 42-1003 set, it should have two bands AM and SW.
The 42-1001 and 42-1002 were AM only and originally used crystal pickup tonearms.
Chuck
Probably modified by user or a radio shop. (?)
Note:
The 42-1003 originally had a Beam-of-Light pickup arm, as shown in The Gallery.
To be sure you have a 42-1003 set, it should have two bands AM and SW.
The 42-1001 and 42-1002 were AM only and originally used crystal pickup tonearms.
Chuck
Chuck Schwark,
The Philco Repair Bench
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