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42-350 antenna
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08-06-2013, 05:25 PM
I'm restoring a model 42-350 and doing fine with it except that
the radio was shipped to me with the AM/SW loop antenna detached
from the cabinet. I'd like to get it back in original shape (no improvisation). Can anyone shed some light on how it was originally
secured? Or perhaps a close-up photo?
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08-06-2013, 11:50 PM
John,
I think this is what you are looking for. The antenna is secured with small nails.


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08-07-2013, 12:22 AM
On my 42-327 with a very similar heavy gauge wire loop, the antenna was attached to the cabinet with some shot Phillips head screws.
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08-07-2013, 08:42 AM
I've also seen these secured with large thumbtacks.
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08-08-2013, 05:12 PM
Thanks for all the replies. Arran, I suspected it might be small Phillips head screws that secured the antenna, as my 48-482, which appears to be a close cousin (or perhaps younger brother) to this radio has the same antenna and is secured with them.
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