I have been talking to some local cbers here and one likes to tinker with stuff,, he said it is my audio IC? that would make low rec and that fuzzy in the beginning of transmitting?
I was waiting for a response to the frequency counter question!!
This is an older base than I thought! I downloaded one of your pics and edited it to show where the part is located (under the V) and also I see that the relay has a bail on it so it is easy to clean the contacts! the bail just slips of to one side!
Since you did not see the number on the transistor, 2SC1419, it may have already been changed out. I cannot really see but it looks to me like the tantalum cap may also have been changed....
I see a device added like a modulator or something of the sorts, wrapped in heatshrink. Could be a source of a problem but I cannot be sure.... :thumbdown:
"All radios are worth saving! Even if just for parts!"
mechanic
FB on the added parts.... You may have to look for the tantalum cap that should be replaced, it will be very blue, teardrop shaped with one or more plus marks on it.... Make sure you keep the polarity correct and let me know the number of the transistor next to the transformer....
Next time....
mechanic
what I can see on that transistor is 913AA on top and on the botom same side is IP31A?
where is the audio chip? is it IC3? since it is in the section on the modulation of the board?
I did bring it to a place just up past watertown ny. he said it is old that he did the best he could. the tuning problem is once I do replace parts. it is tuned the best it can be. it is LOUD but fuzzy in the first second or 2 then cleans right up. and this is on many mics. I don't know, I just may trash it! it is over 35 years old