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 Jimb
 Location: Kanahooka, NSW
 Member since 18 November 2016
 Member #: 2012
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Hi Marcc.
I removed all the old repair attempts then I used cable ties to compress the circuit board back together. Then on the larger tracks, I tinned some solder wick (copper braid) and soldered that across the tracks then on the smaller tracks I bridged them with tinned copper wire. The board had spread out close to 2mm across the break. It was broken across where the tuning gang mounted. I suspect someone may have tried to remove the tuning knob by screwing it full one way with excessive force causing the board to crack right across. I have ended up with a nice radio for $10.50 plus the postage.
Regards Jimb.
 
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