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Antenna for a 48-200 - BILL - 06-16-2011

I've got a little 48-200, missing the antenna , all it was is coil of wire glued to the case, plastic. I have not had much luck in finding one ,so I'll try to make on, need to know guage and how many turns ,can any one help?

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Re: Antenna for a 48-200 - Radioroslyn - 06-16-2011

What you may want to try is replacing it with a back cover from another set any brand with a loop antenna wound on it. Or a ferrite loop stick. Isn't very critical I would think that 40 turns or so of 28 to 35Ga wire. A secondary could be wound to be used to connect an outside aerial. About 10-15 percent of the primary, 4-6 turns. This will make it possible to connect the antenna with out being concerned about grounding and shock hazard if this set is a transformerless job.
Terry

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