Shaun, can you use a tuning osilator that is made for tuning  an amplifier? 
I am talking about the one that is made by Handiham.
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From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:55 AM
Subject: [BLIND-HAMS] valve radios revisited


> Hi all, is it possible to put tactile markings around the plate and grid 
> knobs on a valve radio for point of reference in the event one is unable 
> to aquire a tone osilator for tuning purposes?
> I don't want to limit myself to just one solution as I might not be able 
> to aquire a tone osilator or find someone to install one should I find 
> one..
> if it's a bad idea, please let me know. I'm just exhausting all 
> possibilities.
> I did once use to use a heavily attenuated receiver for tuning, and it 
> seemed to work.
>
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