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"Yes, I saw that. But power cords on vintage tube radios can be plugged in right side…"

Scott aka Farmer Ted replied Nov 21, 2016 to Battery valve radios

 6 Nov 22, 2016
Reply by Bird

"Hi Lemon, I realize this is a slightly dated thread. But after reading your reply I…"

Scott aka Farmer Ted replied Nov 21, 2016 to Battery valve radios

 6 Nov 22, 2016
Reply by Bird

"Valve radio circuits are not the same as a valve guitar amp. Some of the valves in a…"

Scott aka Farmer Ted replied May 18, 2016 to Battery valve radios

 6 Nov 22, 2016
Reply by Bird

"There ya go, 4 AA batteries, 1.5v each gives the 6v power source, excellent"

Scott aka Farmer Ted replied Apr 3, 2015 to 1962 Silvertone Medalist 3217

 11 Apr 3, 2015
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"Radio museum is a great resource for info. The actual voltage requirement is not inc…"

Scott aka Farmer Ted replied Apr 2, 2015 to 1962 Silvertone Medalist 3217

 11 Apr 3, 2015
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"Winnipeg? Ugh. Lol. I can get a couple US am stations in New York. My thread on the…"

Scott aka Farmer Ted replied Apr 1, 2015 to 1962 Silvertone Medalist 3217

 11 Apr 3, 2015
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"hTwo holes (sorry, but necessary). One for switch, one for jack. Find wire that runs…"

Scott aka Farmer Ted replied Apr 1, 2015 to 1962 Silvertone Medalist 3217

 11 Apr 3, 2015
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"yup, good point"

Scott aka Farmer Ted replied Mar 30, 2015 to New jack in an old radio

 3 Mar 30, 2015
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"Two things about old tube radios. The phono input is of a different impedance value…"

Scott aka Farmer Ted replied Mar 30, 2015 to New jack in an old radio

 3 Mar 30, 2015
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"I made a video, but my webcam mic is crap, will redo when I get a decent microphone"

Scott aka Farmer Ted replied Jan 8, 2015 to 1964 Philips AM/FM Radio to guitar amp project

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