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Curious to know if transformers often also go bad on these old radios and if/how you test them, too (vom?).  I am soon to pick up a 40-195 and will replace electroylitics and paper caps as well as power cord and out of tolerance resistors. Dial glass and push button knobs also will be needed (Radio Daze), but I suspect if the transformer is gone I may have to think twice before these purchases. Not buying this for an investment but more for sentimental reasons, as my grandfather had this radio years ago (in the 50s for me). Also, enjoying Ron's 1928-42 Philco book! Best - John

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