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16B find. They are YUGE! - rdnzl - 12-07-2018

I picked up this Philco 16B today, courtesy of a local radio guy who has an extraordinary collection of antique radios.  It's been tastefully refinished, and electronically restored.  I had no idea these things were such beasts.  It must weigh 50lbs. 
Sounds great, and will look great in the living room once I move some things around.  

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RE: 16B find. They are YUGE! - Greggshere - 12-07-2018

Very nice!!?

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RE: 16B find. They are YUGE! - morzh - 12-07-2018

If you don't mind the question: what did you pay for it?

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RE: 16B find. They are YUGE! - rdnzl - 12-07-2018

It would be embarrassing to say exactly. But i will say this.....it's nice to have a friend who has many nice radios.

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RE: 16B find. They are YUGE! - morzh - 12-07-2018

I agree. I'd like to find a friend like this

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RE: 16B find. They are YUGE! - Ron Ramirez - 12-07-2018

If you think that is big (and it is), wait 'til you see a shouldered (early version) 116B tombstone!

Congratulations on your acquisition!

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RE: 16B find. They are YUGE! - rdnzl - 12-07-2018

I've paid more for radios in horrible condition that needed full restoration. I'll leave it at that.

It has real nice tone, and the reception is quite good. I live in an area of horrendous AM reception, but it does pretty well. There are a few stations that come in quite clear. Country stations of course. lol

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RE: 16B find. They are YUGE! - morzh - 12-07-2018

I have three 16. Of them two working.

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RE: 16B find. They are YUGE! - Radioroslyn - 12-07-2018

Oh that's the compact model! The 1935/36 tombstone 16/116B are taller as they have 10 1/2" H speakers rather that the 8"K speaker.

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RE: 16B find. They are YUGE! - OldRestorer - 12-08-2018

Very nice...
 I bought one last month or so.. NOT in good condition,

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RE: 16B find. They are YUGE! - morzh - 12-08-2018

Why am I not surprised?

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RE: 16B find. They are YUGE! - Radioroslyn - 12-08-2018

I know a guy   that can help you w/that cabinet.....

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RE: 16B find. They are YUGE! - morzh - 12-08-2018

Did you pull it out of the Kutztown fire pit line? After someone had harvested the veneer?

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