[markmokris]

Thanks Steve.

Yesterday afternoon I pulled out the coil winder, since I had never once used it, and wound the coil according the Ron's spec. The coil winder made it very easy.

I am impressed that you did it without one understanding the effort involved. I think patience is my problem. It's good to know that it can be done without a winder.

I took out the stock coil and installed the new one I just wound. The radio seems to work at least as good with the new coil.

Thanks for your original post. I think it gave me some confidence to try the whole experiment. I wish I had a cabinet that looks as good as yours!

Mark K8KZ