Thanks for the good input, Jerry!?
I don't have a spare LM386 or a spare rig right now (I'm rebuilding a new ham station from scratch after loaning out my other HF gear to a newer ham).?
I'm thinking that U1 is probably bad.? It's a WX type.? So, I ordered some TDA2822 replacements and sockets which should be here next week (ordered extras for spares).? Hopefully, that will do the trick.? Will post back the results.
Tom
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