[bikenepa]

thank you for the reply,  this was the information I was looking for.   the candohm seems to be in good shape and has drifted a bit higher so I was thinking it could stay in place.  I have replaced these before.  I have a stock of 10 watt resistors in the correct values to replace this one if need be.  As far as having the power company lower the voltage,  it is not happening that is the voltage being delivered in my area.  I am one of three on the transformer and I am on a first name basis with the power company as we have had dealing with interference in the past.  This radio is a restore for a kayaking friend of mine,  it belonged to her family.  I have no idea where it is actually going to be used but I believe it will be given to her son who lives in the  San Diego area (I live in Pennsylvania).  Not sure what the line voltage will be there.  If this was mine it would not be an issue since I run the old stuff on a bucking transformer.   really appreciate your helpful comments.