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47-1230 antenna problem
Radioroslyn
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07-03-2017, 09:51 PM
The simple answer is to leave the loop connected and connect a small mica cap (like 50 or 100mmfd ) to the ungrounded side of the loop connection. Connect the long wire to the other end of the cap.
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!

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47-1230 antenna problem - by CR220 - 07-02-2017, 10:59 PM
RE: 47-1230 antenna problem - by Radioroslyn - 07-03-2017, 09:51 PM
RE: 47-1230 antenna problem - by CR220 - 07-03-2017, 11:18 PM
RE: 47-1230 antenna problem - by Radioroslyn - 07-04-2017, 10:14 AM
RE: 47-1230 antenna problem - by CR220 - 07-04-2017, 10:30 AM



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