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philco 84 and 84B whats the difference?
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02-12-2014, 05:30 PM
I just finished my Philco 84 but I do not know if it is an 84 or an 84B
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just got my next one on the bench and have the same problem. Is it the same chassis and schematic as my other philco with a different cabinet design?

off the topic, is the grill cloth the original in the unrestored philco? anyone know where to get it if it is?

Here are the 2 radios:


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