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Is it worth it?
Scott D
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10-21-2019, 08:35 PM
I have had for some time a Philco "Mystery" Remote Radio Control.  A Philco 39-116RX World's Fair radio just popped up some 2.5 hours from where I live.

Is it worth the effort to go 5 hours both ways to get it?  Do these remotes really work with the radios to change stations remotely?  Or, was it just a gimmick used by Philco to sell radios?

I'm pondering if it is worth the trouble.  Thanks for any insight.

Scott


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Is it worth it? - by Scott D - 10-21-2019, 08:35 PM
RE: Is it worth it? - by Chas - 10-21-2019, 11:36 PM
RE: Is it worth it? - by OldRestorer - 10-22-2019, 05:04 AM
RE: Is it worth it? - by Ron Ramirez - 10-22-2019, 07:44 AM
RE: Is it worth it? - by Phlogiston - 10-22-2019, 09:58 AM
RE: Is it worth it? - by Scott D - 10-22-2019, 10:51 AM



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