What is this?

[Oddvar]

Hi.  What is V16 here I wonder? 

[shooter]

the symbols ~ ~ + - are your clue, need a hint, converts AC to pulsed DC @120hz

[Oddvar]

Ok, I got it?  (Looked at the schematics.)

[shooter]

"V" is a kinda odd designation for diodes, epoxied or not, but I have met some interesting engineers and draftsmen 

[sluckey]

Here's another pic that may make it a bit easier to visualize this as a FWB rectifier...