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Philco 84 Restore
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08-01-2015, 08:46 PM
Hi Mark.  I have that same gimmick cap in my 41-280.  My guess is it works as a filter.  I don't know exactly how, but others on this site can offer more info than I can.  All I know is that I was told to keep it in the circuit or you can pick up a lot of "white" noise.  Take care, Gary
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Philco 84 Restore - by markmokris - 07-31-2015, 11:09 AM
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