Philco 38-12 dial lamp and 6A7 Tube

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11-07-2011, 09:05 PM

aa8rv Wrote:If the 6A7 tube isn't functioning would that be a cause for the dial lamp not to turn on?

No, but you had better check that dial lamp socket; it is probably in need of rebuilding. Details here:
http://www.philcoradio.com/tech/lamps.htm

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