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16B find. They are YUGE!
rdnzl
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12-07-2018, 05:38 PM
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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12-07-2018, 07:39 PM
Very nice!!?
1929 Victor R-32, 1933 60L, Phil 40-158, Phil 42-400X, Phil 47-1230 Radio/Phono,, 1950 Phil TV t-1104, Air King 4000, Philco 41-105, Philco 37-675, RCA Victor 9K2, PT-50, Phil 54C, PT-44 Cabinet, Phil 118X Cabinet

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12-07-2018, 07:45 PM
If you don't mind the question: what did you pay for it?
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12-07-2018, 07:51 PM
It would be embarrassing to say exactly. But i will say this.....it's nice to have a friend who has many nice radios. Icon_smile
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12-07-2018, 07:54 PM
I agree. I'd like to find a friend like this Icon_smile
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12-07-2018, 08:02 PM
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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12-07-2018, 08:02 PM
I've paid more for radios in horrible condition that needed full restoration. I'll leave it at that. Icon_smile

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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12-07-2018, 08:37 PM
I have three 16. Of them two working.
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12-07-2018, 10:27 PM
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.
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!

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12-08-2018, 09:02 AM
Very nice...
 I bought one last month or so.. NOT in good condition, Icon_lol

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12-08-2018, 12:46 PM
Why am I not surprised? Icon_lol
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12-08-2018, 10:42 PM
I know a guy   that can help you w/that cabinet.....
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!

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12-09-2018, 12:20 AM
Did you pull it out of the Kutztown fire pit line? After someone had harvested the veneer? Icon_lol
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