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Model 39-70 major parts malfunction
Bill Hutchinson
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01-20-2007, 08:42 PM
The 39-70 looks to be a typical farm radio from the late 30's.

Farm radios refer to the units built that ran on batteries, and were designed for rural areas prior to electrification.

If you're interested in what the schematic for it looks like, here's a link.

http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel...013302.pdf

Good luck in your search!

Bill
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