Need help restoring my 40-180 - SUCCESS
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Jerry, As Ron explained to me, I must be picking up 2nd or an odd 3rd harmonics or be close to the transmitters, or something. (Perhaps I did something when I rewired the radio with 20ga stranded, instead of 22ga solid????) As for it being "proper", it can't be, but I still pick up a minimum of 8 fm stations, (12 if I "tweak" the antenna) from about 88-101 mhz. (Yes, by ear) They sound quite good (but drift a little bit, sometimes, but seems dependent upon antenna positioning. A couple stations don't drift, nary 'tall! I think I should be able to lock it down with a modern antenna, maybe). Mine may not be "stellar performers", but they still kick proverbial a@@! I will be leaving this territory in the next couple of weeks, so my "radio days" will be drawing to a close, for now. (You may all jump for joy, and throw a big party!!! ) When I come back to it, you can bet your bottom dollar I'll have the equipment! May be awhile, though. Don't hold your breath!
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