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Midwest 98

bridkarl
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City: Pocatello State, Province, Country: idaho

08-01-2023, 09:08 PM

Long story but I ended up with this Midwest 98 while getting a 41-255.
The transformer is toast so I need to find a replacement. It came with a 24R13U which is totally bad. Interesting radio - full of WW2 surplus parts.
Pretty easy restoration once I find the transformer.

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Midwest 98 - by bridkarl - 08-01-2023, 09:08 PM

RE: Midwest 98 - by RodB - 08-01-2023, 09:56 PM

RE: Midwest 98 - by Arran - 08-01-2023, 10:21 PM

RE: Midwest 98 - by bridkarl - 08-01-2023, 10:21 PM

RE: Midwest 98 - by RodB - 08-01-2023, 10:28 PM

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