Normande 881ST

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I'm posting this on behalf of Standunmj:-


Here's a lovely tranny I've been given from a neighbours (damp) shed.

I've got the cassette player working perfectly, but the wave change buttons seem to be not engaging, so no audio on radio but
plenty of hash. I put some jungle juice into the plungers on this
switch, which has freed them somewhat, but they're not making contact;
I'm told there should be a bar and spring somewhere that defines how
each plunger is seated but there are a myriad of PCBs in this set
that make it impossible to get at anything.

I'm not, it seems, signed in on forum since the format was changed, and would deem it a huge favour if you could post this for me.

Any advice from the guys gratefully received.

Regards
Maitiu.

Hi Maitiu,

I think there may be some confusion regarding the advice you received. The wave change switches are unlikely to have a metal bar and springs. I think the advice you received was relating to the cassette push button unit.
If the set has not been used for a long time, it would pay you to leave the set running for awhile. The problem may be moisture related or capacitors may need re-forming. The type of switch cleaner used is important also. Some cleaners when applied can alter radio frequencies dramatically.
If there is still no improvement then fault finding through the radio circuit will probably be required.

Regards,
Roger.