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1937 Sparton 1068 on YouTube
#1

I have uploaded part 1 of my new series, a 1937 Sparton Model 1068.
Link below to anyone interested, thanks, Buzz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNyF7LM ... e=youtu.be
#2

That's a very interesting radio Buzz, thanks for another great series Icon_thumbup

John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"
#3

Great video. I’m looking forward to the next one!
#4

Part 2 now uploaded.
link below to anyone interested
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igxQRUKhCJ8
#5

That one was a real hair puller!

Great video on an unusual set Buzz Icon_thumbup

John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"
#6

Part 3 of this series now uploaded.
link below to anyone interested
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOC1M_ACAJg
#7

I wish I had your patience...........great videos, I have watch a lot of them.

Jim
Spring Lake MI
#8

Another good episode Buzz Icon_thumbup

The owner of Quality Dial belts bought the business from Al Adams when he retired. They are polyurethane belts that are electronically welded so I think the belt will last just fine. I'm not affiliated with them but am glad someone took over the business.

John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"
#9

Part 4 of my Sparton series now uploaded
link below to anyone interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i29SL1hNKKI
#10

Good job on the bucking transformer Buzz and another informative and entertaining episode Icon_thumbup

John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"
#11

Part 5 and final episode now uploaded
link below to anyone interested

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojJnvsr_...e=youtu.be
#12

Great finish Buzz! That's a pretty unique radio with a beautiful dial.

I think I saw Bigfoot in the snack food section at Walmart a week or two ago Icon_e_wink

John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"
#13

Hillary fans not withstanding, great video! Even learned some stuff; Retaining stuff another matter! Buzz on!
-Simon




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