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Just picked up a 1936 Philco 116B Tombstone Radio Today and need some info on it
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12-10-2019, 04:59 PM
OK. We are trying to save you money. I would forget the tube tester for the moment and stop testing the radio before you find yourself needing an expensive part.

Do you have a volt-ohm meter?

Move on to replacing the caps. This should cost around $20. As you go, use the VOM to test the other components, including all of the resistors. Working within your parameters, this would be the safest path.
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