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Originally Posted by stevehertz
As this set uses germanium transistors, I'm assuming that the strange, 'S shaped spring legs' detector diode is also germanium. Can I replace it with a common or garden silicon signal diode for checking purposes?
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Have you checked that diode with a meter yet, just to rule it out?
It will measure with both a DVM on diode test and an AVO. You'll get vastly different results between meters, but no need to worry about that. I've just tried it with both from the print side of the board, working blind, as the board and chassis are still in place, but looks like I've identified the correct solder pads. I doubt it'll be the detector diode causing your fault, but you never know...stranger things and all that!