Facelift for the forums
Over the next few days I will be making a few small visual changes to the forums. This is intended only to provide a fresher look for the new year but there will be no changes to how the forums are navigated.
Above is a photo of the workstation where it all happens.
Written at 20:42 on 12 March 2010 by Brad.
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Member #: 637 23 March 2010. Posts: 113. Loc: Balwyn, VIC. | Posted at 20:26 on 23 March 2010. |
Hello Friends, I have a mantel model AWA Radiola in a wooden case that I have had since 1933 or 1934. I believe it is described as the 'Empire State' style. It worked until recently and it would be easier to repair if I had a circuit diagram and any oth | |
Administrator Member #: 1 15 November 2005. Posts: 833. Loc: Hill End, NSW.  | Posted at 21:35 on 23 March 2010. |
G'day Peter, I will copy this post to the Tech Talk forum as you will get a quicker response there.
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