| ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: :::Sir DAVE . . . . . ::: ::: ::: :::FACTOIDS ? ::: ::: ::: :::BOX 6 measures 5.5 DC middle FM position...at the AFC there is no voltage. ::: :::AM Voltage, same as FM 5.5, no drop. ::: :::BLACK BOX 7 set on AM...no voltage. ::: ::: ::: ::: :::Well I can live with the first two FM readings . . . for now . . . . but in the sets AM mode there should certainly be power sent up to the AM converter circuitry . . for Q3. ::: ::: :::Recheck positioning and see if your perceived BLACK BOX # 7 test point is not really #7 at all ? ::: ::: :::Seems like that circuitry concerning the Q1- Q2- Q3 transistors portion, is having its supply voltage being loaded down to ~ 1/2 the specified 9 volts. ::: ::: :::That could be due to a faulty Q1-2 or 3 so take DC voltage readings of the CBand E's of those three transistors and pass forward. ::: ::: ::: Also, we would like to know if those three xstrs seem to be pristine originals, as judged by their solder joints and the brand /type numbers . . . . Sams parts folder gives you clues as to the marked part numbers. ::: ::: :::Thasssit . . . . . for now . . . ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: :::73's de Edd ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: At work, put decaf in the coffee maker for 3 weeks. Once everyone has gotten over their caffeine addictions, switch to espresso. ::: ::: ::: :::  ::: ::: ::: |