Philips Model 168

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Originally Posted by Reece

Can't tell from that angle, but does it have a stack of plates with spaces in between? If so, it's a selenium rectifier. It would change line voltage AC to DC for use by the radio. If the radio hasn't been used much, it may still be good. If not, no problem: it can be replaced by a modern silicon diode which is very small like a resistor, and which costs only pennies.

No there are no stacked plates but yes it looks like you're right, the only thing is the schematic says M.R (Metal Rectifier)? So I just solder in two in4001s and that's it? Sorry about the dumb questions but this is unfamiliar territory for me.