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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 12:06:43 AM on 2 December 2024.
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 Tallar Carl
 Location: Latham, ACT
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This is my radio that a friend is restoring for me. I suggest you look this guy up as he has great attention to detail and is very enthusiastic.
The radio cost me $20 at a HRSA meet 2 months back. The knobs that come standard on this are from the black Astor Mickey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf9jp3FWrc4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV1cBZ9U4LY
 
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 Tallar Carl
 Location: Latham, ACT
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Hey this little set is finished and pride of place in my collection.

National valve radio
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 7:53:45 PM on 29 March 2025.
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 Brad
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Photo uploaded to Post 2.


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A valve a day keeps the transistor away...

 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 6:30:33 AM on 30 March 2025.
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 Tallar Carl
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Thankyou Brad. This little set is quite the performer.
 
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