02-11-2016, 11:48 PM
Anything is possible, but I'd be surprised if it was a faulty IC, as the "AM" IC is used during FM operation, and it's unusual - though not impossible - for just a small part of an IC to fail.
I'd start by checking the alignment, but if you don't have the kit and experience, it might be better to leave it alone.
That said, the electrolytic capacitors used can be unreliable, so it would be worth looking at those. You can buy a tester on eBay for £10-20.
Have you got the right sort of DC voltages around IC2?
If you don't already have it, the schematic can be found here: http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showt...?t=98690#3
I'd start by checking the alignment, but if you don't have the kit and experience, it might be better to leave it alone.
That said, the electrolytic capacitors used can be unreliable, so it would be worth looking at those. You can buy a tester on eBay for £10-20.
Have you got the right sort of DC voltages around IC2?
If you don't already have it, the schematic can be found here: http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showt...?t=98690#3
