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Since you don't have any test equipment for alignment, this should help some to get you going.

Turn your dial to a known station (if you get 710 in your area, set the dial there. Hopefully you will hear your selected station. Looking from the rear of the chassis, there are two tall aluminum cans on the left side; on the top of each can are two screw adjustments (these are the "IF" adjustments). Using a small screwdriver with electrical tape wrapped just above the tip, turn the screws for maximum reception. There is high voltage (not deadly) on two of these screws and that is what the tape is for; you don't want to short the screws to the can nor do you want to touch the screwdriver shaft.

This isn't the proper way to do a quick alignment but it should make a big difference in your reception. Not hearing anything above 800 is usually associated with the 6A8 tube circuitry or the tube itself.

Look for an antique radio club in your area; that's where you will find someone who can hold your hand and get you started the right way.