Diodes have been replaced....what a chore that was. And the radio is receiving again and, more importantly, not popping capacitors! ROFL.?
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However, it needs more work and I believe discretion is the better part of valor at this point in time. I am going to reach out to Lee and request his services.?
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Some things are better left to the professionals. Besides, I did replace all the caps, and got it back working again with a nudge from Lee. I'm gonna take a victory lap and call it good.?