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If you have an AC ma meter you may want check the mains current. 1amp seems rather large,
heater current for the 117Z6 is only 75ma+what ever else radio requires. Or check the wattage rating of the set and figure about 1 amp=100w. Your set is probably around 20-30w= less than a 1/2 amp.
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