[R-390] Newbie needs help

[Charles Steinmetz]

Mike wrote:

>Sorry for the reply delay. I was called into work early this 
>morning. I tried Roy's idea first. I put a 3' wire on for an antenna 
>and it fixed the problem. It is overloading with the 40' long wire. 
>Is that normal or do I have a problem?

You have a problem.  Based on the fragmentary data you have provided, 
it is most likely an AGC problem.

Best regards,

Charles