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Philco Model 89L, Code 123 project
Steve Davis
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10-26-2015, 12:55 PM
Hi Hal, welcome to the Phorum!

For a six tube radio, the 89 is a good performer. Don't let the stories scare you away. The oscillators can be a little finicky. Usually, baking the oscillator coil to dry the moisture is all it takes.

Steve 
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Philco Model 89L, Code 123 project - by Halsol - 10-26-2015, 11:03 AM
RE: Philco Model 89L, Code 123 project - by Steve Davis - 10-26-2015, 12:55 PM



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