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Beautiful Zenith 5S127 from SARS swap meet
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02-23-2016, 10:17 PM
(02-23-2016, 11:12 AM)TheUniversalDave1 Wrote:  Okay. I'll try that at the radio club this weekend.

Also, take a look at the wiring under the tuner from condensor to bandswitch.
The zeniths have problems with rubber coated wires shedding their insulation.
Use a wood stick to probe around underneath with radio playing.
You might discover a loose or shorting wire.
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