03-11-2025, 07:35 AM
Hi Dan,
Don't let this issue stop you. If you live in a strong signal area, finish all the other tasks on the radio and hook a length of wire up to the 2nd RF tube. Yu should be able to tune in stations.
The white wire is not shown on the schematic but I bet that it is original to the radio. It is known as a "gimmick" and it is kind of a loose coupling between the primary and secondary in some sets. if the connected end is grounded, then it may be there to prevent oscillations in the circuit.
I am going to go out on a limb and state that the outside winding is the antenna side and that the "open" is due to a lightning hit. It appears to be burned in your picture. clean it up and bridge the burned out section. this should get you going.
Hope this helps.
Don't let this issue stop you. If you live in a strong signal area, finish all the other tasks on the radio and hook a length of wire up to the 2nd RF tube. Yu should be able to tune in stations.
The white wire is not shown on the schematic but I bet that it is original to the radio. It is known as a "gimmick" and it is kind of a loose coupling between the primary and secondary in some sets. if the connected end is grounded, then it may be there to prevent oscillations in the circuit.
I am going to go out on a limb and state that the outside winding is the antenna side and that the "open" is due to a lightning hit. It appears to be burned in your picture. clean it up and bridge the burned out section. this should get you going.
Hope this helps.
"Do Justly, love Mercy and walk humbly with your God"- Micah 6:8
"Let us begin to do good"- St. Francis
Best Regards,
MrFixr55
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