[dseverson]

Never mind that last post because I read the entire post again. I see that I can check if the osc is running by tuning a transistor radio to 470kc above the dial reading of the Philco and holding it near the 6J7.

I will go back and check to be sure I have the correct number of turns (about 25) on the antenna and oscillator coils using 38g magnet wire. I do need to know, however, if wire gauge is critical for both the primary and secondary windings. In other words, can I use the same gauge for both primary and secondary?

This sounds stupid but does it matter if I run the wire up or down, right or left, just as long as the primary and secondary are in the same direction?