Normal receive range but would like some "bandspread"

Could this Top Tip be for you?

As you are aware we like to use our Parasets and as you may have already found out the Paraset in its' original receive format leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to being used on 40m. In fact it is very hard to use on receive in this band as there is so little bandspread. Having a QSO on 40 is all but impossible. Would you like some bandspread? How about trying this little dodge.....

Remove the friction drive mechanism on the tuning capacitor and fit small variable capacitor in its place. Replace the knob. It will not look as if the rig has been modified. No extra holes are required and you can return it to original spec at any time. This capacitor can be just like the main tuning one...... except that all vanes are removed bar one fixed vane and one moving vane. Connect this capacitor in parallel with the main tuning capacitor. Now set the frequency of interest using the main dial and then tune around with this bandspread capacitor. It will make tuning much easier on 40 and considerably better on 80.

Above all, have some fun with the Paraset.