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41-280 shortwave - hunter42 - 04-16-2020

I bought a 41-280 radio that had been restored. The AM works great but I can't pick anything up on short wave or police bands. Didn't expect to get anything on police bands but it would be nice to listen to shortwave. Anyone have any ideas?

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RE: 41-280 shortwave - morzh - 04-16-2020

Make sure the buttons switches are ok, and the internal loop antenna connected correctly.
I know mine works on SW.
If all low ha ging fruits have been plucked and it still doesn't work, then you should start troubleshooting.

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RE: 41-280 shortwave - radiodale - 04-16-2020

Clean the band switch with De Ox It.

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RE: 41-280 shortwave - EdHolland - 04-16-2020

What are you using for an antenna?

There are two factors here - an indoor antenna of a few feet of wire may not pick up much except a lot of interference. Second, depending on the design, the set might need the help of a good long-wire type aerial (at least, something set up outdoors) to get the best out of the higher frequency bands.

Good luck!

Ed

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