11-25-2025, 01:43 AM
Nice Job!! I have a 1927 Federal F10 that uses a similar system. Very handsome cabinet. Lots of large table radios had wires for antenna and ground instead of terminals. Very common on RCA till the mid 1930s.
Several members have tried using abandoned wire phone lines from house to pole as antennas. My only concern is that these wires run close to the same power lines that carry all of the noise.
Try turning off all LED and CFL lighting, all Digital TVs, Compuuters, network and IoT devices. I other words, your whole house.
A lot of the long time shortwave stations, like BBC, Vatican Radio, etc. have ceased transmitting to North America due to the advent of the internet and streaming.
Several members have tried using abandoned wire phone lines from house to pole as antennas. My only concern is that these wires run close to the same power lines that carry all of the noise.
Try turning off all LED and CFL lighting, all Digital TVs, Compuuters, network and IoT devices. I other words, your whole house.
A lot of the long time shortwave stations, like BBC, Vatican Radio, etc. have ceased transmitting to North America due to the advent of the internet and streaming.
"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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