[regel_1999]

I recapped my 56x5. I can get some really strong local stations, but otherwise I can't get anything. Additionally, the shortwave feature just gives a steady hum and doesn't sound like it's even tuning into different static when I try tuning it.

I haven't hooked up a good external antenna, so my question is would that help significantly with the broadcast band as well as provide some reception on short wave? If so, what's the best type of antenna to get? Just a copper wire strung around my living room (my wife would love that!)? Also, the sound is very distorted... it sounds kinda like the speaker is not good - I mean it is about three times as old as I am . Anyone know what I could do other than replace the speaker that might make the radio sound a little better (something I could adjust for audio quality or tone?)?

At least I can get the strong stations though! When I got it I all I could hear was a loud hum. Next up... my Philco 42-327 code 122!