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So I tested the two above mentioned tubes and they test fine. I let the 7B8 warm up good in the tester because it never seems to get even warm as the others do. It does light up though. Anyway, THE RADIO works!!!! I don't know why now but the radio works.!! I soldered the antenna to its posts after I cleaned the wire off and it works great! had it on for hours last night on the oldies channel 1240 wbkz and worked like a dream. Sounded great, better than my new boombox on AM. Must be the tubes. Anyway, I am a** - suming that I must of rattled the 7B8 tube clean or that a solid soder joint works better than an aligator clip. If you would like I can send you pic if interested. I cannot believe it is the same radio. I have before and after pics. I cleaned up the bakolite and did a complete overhaul on the caps. The case is cracked in the lower right in the back but I consider it part of the charm. Sounds and looks great. SO excited. Thanks for you help. I am starting on my next radio this weekend and sure I will be back for more info. thanks again. joe