[Rob Quay]

The quest continues. The ballast tube is on one side of the AC line in and the on/off switch is on the other. Tube filaments are in parallel and the plate of the 83 tube is connected to the transformer. When I first got the radio only the ballast and one other tube were in the cabinet. Is it possible that an 80 tube is meant to be used instead of an 83? Setting up the tube lineup was a matter of some conjecture. 
I wish I could find something more about this kit radio. The chassis was cast to have the five Federal Telephone condensers drop into place and be bolted in. Likewise the sockets are marked for connection by someone with limited radio experience. Poring over old magazines from the 20s has shown some of the components but for the most part it’s still a mystery. Thanks for the input! - Rob Q.