[Nick3092]

You said you replaced the 3 electrolytic caps. Did you replace all the paper and wax caps? You should also check all resistors to make sure they are in spec. Personally, I replace them all while I'm replacing the caps. Cheap insurance, and I only want to dive into a set once.

Also, this radio is chalked full of rubber coated wire that is now crumbling off and could cause shorts. That should all be replaced or repaired (lifting one end and sliding heat shrink over it).

These things should all be done before playing the radio any more.

I actually just picked one of these up last week. And I can tell you to do the work properly around the band switch is going to be a little tricky. It may even require removing the switch. Not sure yet. I'll be ordering parts this week and hope to get to it in the next couple weeks.