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Tim Tress
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02-07-2021, 11:49 PM
That could be an antenna problem; try substituting another one. The antenna trimmer must be peaked at the high end of the dial, with the radio installed in the car.
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spark plates - by fenbach - 12-21-2020, 06:24 PM
RE: spark plates - by morzh - 12-21-2020, 07:09 PM
RE: spark plates - by fenbach - 12-21-2020, 07:43 PM
RE: spark plates - by wannchev - 12-22-2020, 01:55 PM
RE: spark plates - by Antipodal - 01-09-2021, 11:31 PM
RE: spark plates - by fenbach - 01-29-2021, 11:25 PM
RE: spark plates - by Tim Tress - 02-07-2021, 11:49 PM



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