[lasurveyor]

    I took another look at the IF transformers. The first one has continuity and 15 ohms on both sides, the second one has continuity and 15 ohms on one side, open on the secondary. So I had a Pac Bell parts radio with an IF transformer, 20 ohms on both sides. I jumpered this in after removing the original and for the first time I received a broadcast signal, the strongest station locally. Very, very distorted, not so much that I can't make out the words, and there is a background buzz, maybe the same one I've had all along. Getting the broadcast signal has me excited though.

Before I solder it in, this transformer should be just fine, right? The 48D is IF 460, the loaner model 651 is IF 455. Could be interesting to see what I get if I bypass the open transformer.

Alan