Why does my LC circuit not oscillate its energy between Electric & Magnetic fields?

[James2018]

Even with two 220 pF connected in series and a 470 uH inductor it still is no radio silence at 700 KHz.

 

[Baluncore]

Even with two 220 pF connected in series and a 470 uH inductor it still is no radio silence at 700 KHz.

Is there radio silence somewhere else in the band?
If not, slide the ferrite rod slowly out of the coil, listening for when the oscillator frequency moves up through the band.
Check the battery voltage, 5V; the base voltage, 2.5V; and the emitter voltage, 1.8V .

Why does nothing work for you?
Did you solder the wires or glue them?