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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 10:39:36 AM on 24 December 2013.
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 Larry
 Location: Mildura, VIC
 Member since 5 May 2011
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I just acquired this set from an antique store, I did some minor repairs to bring it back to life, It cleaned up well, and it performs pretty goodl, I did test all capacitors & found only 2 dead electrolytics, 1 Shorted, replaced a few leaky paper capacitors!, at some point the 6U7G was replaced with a 6A8G, maybe this was a substitute valve, can't seem to get much shortwave activity on this, I have carefully looked at the wiring under the chassis & it all looks pretty much original!, I may at some point try and get the proper valve this is supposed to have, as it'd be nice to keep it original!!

Astor FP Table Radio
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 10:57:41 AM on 24 December 2013.
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 Art
 Location: Somewhere, USA
 Member since 22 October 2013
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Early next year I'm ordering valves from a ham in Vic.
New vintage (NOS) 6U7G and tested by retired ham of the era is about $10. Beat that on eBay.

I got 6U7G in my last order for my Music Masters.
I'll let you know when the time comes if you like.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 9:57:52 AM on 25 December 2013.
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 Larry
 Location: Mildura, VIC
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Sweet Thanks for that, yeah, I would like to get hold of a NOS 6U7G or 1 that still tests strong!!
 
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