[Hallicrafters] Overly Sensitive S-38C?

[Edward B Richards]

Hi Duane;

If it is not distorted, it may be too much audio. Maybe the volume
control is bad. Still has some resistance at the bottom end. If it is too
much IF gain, look to the AVC line. Good luck.

Ed Richards K6UUZ



On Sun, 15 Feb 2004 11:30:55 -0500 "Duane Fischer, W8DBF"
<dfischer at usol.com> writes:
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> 	
> Greetings All, 	
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> I have a S-38c that seems to me is too sensitive on MW. I have 
> listenable audio
> with the volume control at full off on local stations. I do have a 
> long wire
> antenna connected, but no ground. Too much antenna? Perhaps. 
> 	
> 	
> it is not as sensitive on the SW bands, but still adequate. 	
> 	
> Question: 	
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> What would cause this apparent over sensitivity on MW other than too 
> much
> antenna?		
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> FYI: The RX has been recapped, tubes checked, aligned and the 
> usual.	
> 	
> Duane W8DBF	
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