[LarryD]

After trying the 38-7 out last night I still have the loud buzz/hash around 580-590 megacycles. That was after I went throughout the house and turned off anything that would cause any interference.

I also tried out the shortwave at around midnight and I had nothing coming in at all. It sounded as if it was tuning in some stations, but there was nothing there, not even when turned way up.

Anyway, I'm going to replace the multi-section bias resistor and the other carbon comp resistors that I haven't replaced yet (even though they test to be in spec) and then I'll start another thread if I'm having any further opportunities in getting this radio to function right.

I had a 38-7 just like this one when I was an early teenager and it picked up AM stations from all across the country and Canada. The shortwave was equally impressive and I picked up stations from all over the globe at night. I kept a log of both the AM & shortwave stations that I'd tuned in. I know what this radio is capable of doing and I'd like to get it working properly soon, just like my old one.

After I get the work done I'll begin a new post with the results and possibly any new questions if I need to proceed further. Thanks for all your help with this!

Larry D.