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89B cannot tune lower (550-1300) stations.
akrgg
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08-15-2021, 08:10 PM
My 89B developed a problem.  Only recieves stations 1300 and up.   (No fun, all my locals are between 550-1110).  Using an end-fed antenna that checks good with other radios.  Tuning capacitor looks clean.  The high stations that are recieved (only at night, 600-2000 miles away), 1310-1460, show up correctly on the dial.   Before attempting to re-align this animal, are there other things I should be checking on? (Novice, but usually learn after the first or second shock)
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