[R-390] Broadcast Band On Other Bands

blw [email protected]
Tue, 23 Apr 2002 09:10:31 -0600


> Sounds like you either had a component failure in the RF section, or the RF is
> out of alignment.
> 
> The RF section has to track with the PTO and variable IF.  You can tell if you
> can benefit from an RF alignment by slightly turning the MCS knob.
> 
> If you turn it half way to the adjacent band, it will move the slug rack a tad
> prior to changing xtal position.  Try this and see if you get an increase on
> the signal meter.  If you get an increase, then you need an RF alignment (at
> minimum).
> 
> 73 Tom N5OFF



Me?  Mike? Both of us?

Mine does not get louder halfway to the next band.  I think mine is a dirty
pot problem but I'm not sure.


Barry