Thanks for suggestions and help Richard & Keith. The BFO is now nonexistant, it got weaker over time, as this set has only been running a few hrs since whenever it was last in service, I assume there is more to do to restore this "feature". However at least the set is no longer smoking and the waxies are almost done. I need to order more as I ran out ofc. Still its worth it
I guess from reading no bfo means no tx (at a later stage to sort). Also I notice no HT2 600v on meter when selected.I have restored the psu fully and its supplying 602v without a load when I kick the relay... Despite all this, yes its extremely sensitive receiver compared to my R209.. maby that also need work too.. Anyway if someone can point me to bfo restore area let me know what i should check.