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1930's Philco antennas
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09-03-2018, 11:14 PM
Has anyone here actually installed one of the 1930's Philco antennas? I'd be very interested to hear about how one performs.
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09-04-2018, 09:45 AM
Good question.  I have a few extra and am considering installing one as well.  I understand the height and length would increase short wave reception the most.  

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09-04-2018, 10:38 PM
Very nice Paul. 

I only have one from 1938 but was wondering as there seems to be a lot of them available. The price seems to be competitive with buying a new long wire antenna and the idea of using a 1930's antenna seems very unique. Especially with a Philco radio   Icon_smile
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10-20-2018, 12:31 AM
Wytex do you have a picture of one of these? I don't even know what they look like. I have a 1933 and a 1940 Philco and might be interested in seeing if I can find one or two, but I need to see what I am looking for. Thanks!
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10-20-2018, 11:24 AM
Here are a couple of references to those antennas:

https://web.archive.org/web/200402081258...0-6112.htm

http://philco.firecaster.com/Additional.htm
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10-21-2018, 10:59 AM
Awesome, thanks Bob!
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