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Short wire on tuning capacitor on 41-250 and 41-280
Ron Ramirez
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06-04-2007, 06:11 PM
Richard is correct in that this is known as a "gimmick" capacitor.

Replace the insulation on that wire, and then put it back the same way it was. Otherwise the radio will not function properly. If you do not replace that rubber insulation, it will crumble and short over time.
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