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I have a repaired/restored 41 5 band shortwave radio, it plays great out of the car but when I installed it and hooked up the antenea to it (side mount) it only recieves stations when I touch the antenea,
and idea on what is causing this, its a new reproduction antenea
thanks
Andy
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Hi Andy, What you really need is a copy of the Installation and Operating Instructions for the Model 985697 or read my article in the April 1985 G&D. Take a look at the bottom of the radio and look at the removable cover. The large hole with the shaft visible is the dial light control. Across from that is a smaller hole. Insert a small screwdriver in this hole and with the radio at maximum volume and tuned to a station on the high (1400) end of the dial adjust the antenna trimmer ***** (scrue)* for maximum volume. If your side mount antenna is only a two-section antenna it is probably too inefficient for this radio. (* The couth monster got us on that one.) 
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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I tried the antenea trimmer. why would the radio
loose volume and reception unless I am touching the antenea, then it works great.
what type of antenea should I use ?
wish I had access to your article
Thanks alot for the info
andy
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Hi Andy, Answers vary from defective antenna trimmer to poor job of restoration/repair of the radio. The original antenna was a 4 section telescoping unit side cowl mounted or a 4 section reel antenna. The radio was designed for a large "capacity" antenna. When you touch the antenna you are adding extra "capacity". Contact me directly for a copy of the Installation and Operating Instructions and a copy of the G&D article.
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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thanks for your help, the trimmer seems to work ok so youre thinking it may be the antenea
this is a cheap reproduction one from Ida's
I emailed you for the article
thanks for all your help
Andy
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J.C.Whitney used to have a 4 section antenna in thier catalog.I have one and its real tall.I checked their catalog and its no longer offered. Try www.fillingstation.com -they have an antenna listed in their catalog #CR-181.If you contact them they will give you more info. about it. (your VCCA application is in the mail  )
Gene Schneider
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thank you, I appreciate it, I think I have this same unit ( the one in filling station
looks exactly like mine
Andy
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