Just an update on this radio that's driving me crazy! I always seem to pick the worst ones to work on!
This radio was missing a tube when i got it (or so I thought), no tube layout label. Whay I thought was a missing tube is actually a plug-in resistor?
Well folks, now this newbie is totally stumped. The way this socket is wired doesnt match what's on the schematic, unless I'm missing something.
My digital cam isnt too good at close-up pics, so I'll try to describe what I have underneath. The pins on the bottom are all numbered from 1-8.
Starting with pin #1- wire lead goes to one side of dial lamp.

Pin #2- .05 @ 400 cap connected to pin #6- then to other side of dial lamp. Also, wire lead connected to 35Z5 socket.
Pin #3- one side of AC line cord
Pin #4- empty
Pin #5- empty
Pin #6 - see pin #2 (.05 @400 cap to pin #2, wire lead to dial lamp)
Pin #7- empty
Pin #8- one side of AC cord. Also, wire lead to switch on vol control.

On the schematics, it only looks like there are 3 pins being used? I have 5 being used? Everything underneath looks original. It's an RCA model 46X11.
Any help available, please?

The ballast tube only uses pins 1,2, and 3. The other pins are used as tie points, saves installing a terminal strip. This is common, you will find many more places this is done.

Dave

:The ballast tube only uses pins 1,2, and 3. The other pins are used as tie points, saves installing a terminal strip. This is common, you will find many more places this is done.
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:Dave

Don, the underside is wired ok meaning no one has inserted the resistor and shorting wire from pin 2 to 3...based on info you supplied. Understand the resistor 790 ohms pin 1 to 2 and the shorting wire from pin 2 to 3 are the internal parts to the missing ballast tube. I can't make out the ballast tube number that good but it is probably 86892-9. You have the basing on the schematic. I won't go into pros and cons of rewiring tube socket versus holding out for the ballast tube itself. But if you are anxious to fire it up, hook a 790 ohm resistor, give or take 10%, 2, 3, or 5 watt between pins 1 and 2 and a wire (just continue with the lead from the resistor at pin 2 to pin 3). I recommend giving yourself time to locate a ballast tube tho. Perhaps someone will have one just sitting around.

Bill VA