[bgthigfist]

Wow, I didn't know plugging it in and turning it on could cause problems. I was able to get a signal with it in our old house north of Atlanta, just not out here in the mountains. The external cord does not show any signs of rubber deterioration, but I will heed your advice. Thanks for the link to the Atlanta club. I'll contact them to try to find someone to check it over.

Does anybody know what that little switch is for low on the back? It's next to what I'm presuming is a headphone jack.