--- In ultralightdx@..., Graeme Zimmer <gzimmer@...> wrote:
> The only way to reduce the Shortwave over-driving was to wrap the Antenna Jumper around the Radio instead of clipping it to the Aerial, then it wasn't so bad.
- As Jay said, use the antenna input, that is what it is there for. Connection direct to the whip is far too sensitive.
- Use the attenuator switch, or wire up a simple potentiometer as a variable attenuator.
- If images and breakthrough are still a problem, hook up a simple antenna tuner.
.................... Zim Thanks for the great comments guys. One of my local experts here advised me that this is a classic case of "Front End Overload" which he says is experienced with the cheaper radios. I have an Antenna Tuner - an MFJ 16010 which I used years ago but it does nothing to stop that 50,000 watt 680 Hz blowtorch interference on the Shortwave Bands with the 80 Ft Antenna. I will wire up a jack to the Antenna Input and see what happens. Thanks.
