On 12/19/2010 9:51 PM, RHF wrote:

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- Should have a Local/Dx attenuator switch.

Actually it does : some do & some don't
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...ble/0360sv.jpg
-wrt- 'portable' AM/FM Shortwave Radios ~ RHF
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If it has a the Local/DX switch, you can use this as a "Decent Antenna
Detector." When you never have to take the switch off of local, you
will know you have a decent antenna ... ROFLOL

Regards,
JS