12-28-2008, 04:47 PM
Philco 41-240 (2 bands - broadcast and shortwave)
I've recapped this set and the Broadcast band sensitivity is exceptional - it's a very nice sounding radio. Unfortunately, the noise level on the SW band is very low and it hears virtually no signals. I've connected my ham antenna to the antenna terminal strip so you'd expect to hear at least something. I know from previous posts on the 41-250 that the three prong jack was for an auxiliary antenna. I'd guess the set would have been designed to use the cabinet loop antenna for shortwave in lieu of using the auxiliary antenna. BTW I have checked the antenna shortwave coil (7) and is not open. Does anyone have some tips on where to look next to improve the shortwave reception?
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Thanks, Joe
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I've recapped this set and the Broadcast band sensitivity is exceptional - it's a very nice sounding radio. Unfortunately, the noise level on the SW band is very low and it hears virtually no signals. I've connected my ham antenna to the antenna terminal strip so you'd expect to hear at least something. I know from previous posts on the 41-250 that the three prong jack was for an auxiliary antenna. I'd guess the set would have been designed to use the cabinet loop antenna for shortwave in lieu of using the auxiliary antenna. BTW I have checked the antenna shortwave coil (7) and is not open. Does anyone have some tips on where to look next to improve the shortwave reception?
: Thanks, Joe
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