[tbone]

Today I spent some time on the radio. My question is, do the shortwave bands 2-4 align so the point of best sensitivity is the point where the carrier is on the correct dial position, or are they off somewhat? My radio, especially bands 3-5 have the best sensitivity when the alignment frequency, (7.0, 11.0, 18.0) are below the correct dial marking by quite a bit. I checked the images and they are below the alignment frequency by the IF frequency, so I know I'm right.

Should I be using some kind of dummy antenna? I don't see it listed in the instructions?

Just curious what anyone has run into with this radio.