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This latest coil is now back in my hands from Mike after a rewind of both coils on the former. Actually only one of the two coils was open circuit, but due to the physical layout of the assembly, both had to be rewound. This one was slightly easier to refit compared to the previous two as there was greater access and fewer wires to resolder. Anyway, despite high expectations the radio still does not work. I have a degree of background noise that can be adjusted by the volume control (I had that before). It was late yesterday when I got this far so sensing a long dig in I called it a day. I'll begin investigations again and check voltages etc. In terms of man hours spent on it I reckon I am now the owner of the most expensive vintage radio in the country. Possibly..