Weird Version of an Emerson 882 Clock Radio

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Originally Posted by Bogframe

Thanks! Do you know around when they stopped using it? I have a friend who could recap it, but he thinks the wires are asbestos-wrapped and won't go near the thing. If I could give him that info, I could have it fixed before the last night of Chanukkah!

Emerson used a fabric covered vinyl insulated wire since the late 40's, perfectly safe.
Some manufacturers used an asbestos pad above the 50C5 tube, as it runs so hot and could discolor the plastic cabinet.
If you run into that type of insulation in a cabinet, soak it down thoroughly with dish detergent and scrape it carefully as not to get the fibers airbourn.