[MrFixr55]

Hi Dan,

Don't let this issue stop you.  If you live in a strong signal area,  finish all the other tasks on the radio and hook a length of wire up to the 2nd RF tube.  Yu should be able to tune in stations.

The white wire is not shown on the schematic but I bet that it is original to the radio.  It is known as a "gimmick" and it is kind of a loose coupling between the primary and secondary in some sets.  if the connected end is grounded, then it may be there to prevent oscillations in the circuit.

I am going to go out on a limb and state that the outside winding is the antenna side and that the "open" is due to a lightning hit.  It appears to be burned in your picture.  clean it up and bridge the burned out section.  this should get you going.

Hope this helps.